Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra
Upcoming Course Dates
Autumn Project: 10-11 October and 14-15 November
Programme details
2 courses per academic year
12-21
Course Fee: £150
(financial support is available through our Access Fund)
Wiltshire Music Centre
Wiltshire Music Centre Ashley Road Bradford-on-Avon UK
01225 860 100
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Make new friends whilst exploring jazz and improvisation
Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra (WYJO) provides young jazz musicians aged 12-21 from Wiltshire and the surrounding area with opportunities to perform with like-minded young musicians and leading professionals.
Led by experienced local jazz educator and performer Mike Daniels, the ensemble meets for two courses per year at WMC. Taking part across two weekends and culminating in a concert in our world-class auditorium, WYJO courses give young players the opportunity to push their musical development and learn from visiting guest artists who share their expertise in a fun and welcoming environment. Recent guests have included Jason Rebello, Tim Garland, Laura Jurd, Huw Warren, Camilla George, Raph Clarkson and Giacomo Smith.
Next course: WYJO with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
10-11th October – Rehearsal weekend
13th-14th November – Saturday rehearsals and 3pm Sunday concert
An amazing opportunity for our young Jazz musicians to play with and learn from the RBC Jazz band and their director, award-winning composer and arranger, Ed Puddick.
WYJO will be joined by Wiltshire Jazz Academy players for a combined performance of one of Ed Puddick’s own compositions
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Book tickets to WYJO's upcoming concert at WMC
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We encourage you to attend our Wiltshire Jazz Academy sessions first – these are monthly practical sessions which are aimed at developing players’ technique and ensemble skills. Our tutor team can then get to know you and assess whether you’re ready to join WYJO. If you are, you’ll be invited to an informal audition.
£150 per course
With support individual donors, we have a small fund that can offer up to 70% financial assistance with course fees for those needing support. Please contact creativelearning@wiltshiremusic.org.uk or call 01225 860100 to learn more.
Siblings are eligible for a 5% reduction on all fees.
