Javor studied tuba under Nick Atkinson, tubist (ret.) of the NAC Orchestra, and also enjoys playing the euphonium. He has played in a number of Ottawa-based ensembles, notably the Governor General’s Footguards Band, The Band of the Ceremonial Guard, the Rialto Rhythm Revelers (a 1920s jazz band), and Tubalation, a tuba quartet that he founded and led.

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In 1994-95, Javor was attached to a Regular Force Band touring Europe to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Liberation.

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He's currently playing with The Polished Brass, a very busy brass quintet in the National Capital area, and relishing the opportunities to play orchestral repertoire with both the Parkdale and Kanata symphonies.

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In his daytime profession, Javor handles other heavy objects as a heritage stonemason. He enjoys root beer, white water adventures, hot air ballooning and baking.