Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra
Next Course Dates
Autumn 2025: 27-28 September & 11-12 October, with clarinettist and bandleader Giacomo Smith
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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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, Steve Banks and Raph Clarkson.
See WYJO in action!
WYJO's next concert, with guest artist Giacomo Smith (clarinet), is on Sunday 12 October at 3pm - click below to buy tickets!
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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.
