The Vancouver Community Jazz Orchestra (VCJO) is be a selective 18-piece musical ensemble and serves as the premier jazz ensemble of the organization. Musical selections include those composed by Ellington, Parker, Ferguson and many other jazz legends.

The VCJO is under the direction of Mr. Neil Huss. He has nearly 25 years of music performance experience with all types of ensembles, including drum and bugle corps. Neil directs the ensembles of both the Jazz and Marching programs.

Neil studied at Roanoke College under former U.S. Army Pershing’s Own trombonist, Dr. Joseph Blaha, and spent several years teaching in the K-12 and higher education settings prior to the pandemic. In 2022, he relocated to the PNW and regularly performs on trombone and euphonium.