Jazz students playing in bands at Jazz Workshop Australia: young guitarist and drummer, youth jazz combo, and adult band rehearsal.
Teenage jazz students from Jazz Workshop Australia performing with teachers at Government House, the Royal Easter Show and the Merimbula Jazz Festival.
Youth jazz students at camp and performing on tour in New York with Jazz Workshop Australia.
Young women and men learning jazz and performing with JWA

Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra

Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra at Merimbula, NSW

We are proud to sponsor the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra (SYJO). It is, quite simply, one of the best and friendliest big bands for school-aged musicians in Australia. SYJO is a non – profit organisation run by the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra Association Inc. They hold weekly rehearsals in our big band rehearsal room. They perform at corporate, charity, and community events as well as jazz festivals around Sydney as well regional tours.

The SYJO Big Band program is for the most keen and motivated young students, providing them with the opportunity to extend themselves in a group of like-minded peers. Entry to the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra ensembles is by audition and/or invitation only for school-aged musicians. New members are welcome when there’s a vacancy in the band. Usually, vacancies will be advertised on the SYJO Facebook page as well as on this website.

SYJO is directed by Dr Saul Richardson and managed by a volunteer parent committee. 

Visit the SYJO Facebook page for for more information or email syjocommittee@gmail.com

 

Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra (SYJO) on stage at Lazybones jazz club