NYJO

🎵 Call out for young musical talent!    Do you know anyone aged 18 - 25 and passionate about music? We’ve got an open session coming up on Saturday 1st March 2025. This is the perfect opportunity to come along to our Woolwich Works HQ and get to know what we’re all about!    NYJO is committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where everyone can shine. Whether they’re a sight-reader, improviser, or somewhere in between, we’ve got a place for them.      📅 Find out more and register by Wednesday 26th February 2025 at https://lnkd.in/euciYMtp   Help us spread the word in inviting young people to join the NYJO community, and let's explore jazz together! 

🎓 Meet the experts behind our upcoming half-term percussion workshops which are now fully booked! ✨ Sandra: Rhythm and movement specialist with 25+ years’ experience in schools and communities. ✨ Marlon: UK Pan Clash soloist champion, sharing the vibrant sounds of the steel pan. ✨ Nuno: Samba and orchestral percussion maestro with a passion for youth music. Make sure you join our mailing list so you're the first to hear about upcoming workshops and holiday projects here: https://lnkd.in/epSZDqaH

We're so proud of everyone who was part of making the NYJO First Time Jazz tour in London happen this term. We took live jazz to 1,900 young people across 13 London schools, for many, their first time ever hearing jazz and for some, their first live music experience of any kind! ✨ We’ve seen students sing, rap, play, and improvise with confidence. We’ve heard incredible stories of students deciding to take up instruments. And we’ve witnessed firsthand how representation in music inspires young people to believe they can be part of it too. The feedback from the students, our leaders Shantéh and Flo and our Emerging Professional musicians has been brilliant, and you can read all about it on our blog here: https://lnkd.in/eTmEgjbw Thank you to our Emerging Professional musicians, leaders, and schools for making this tour so special. Let’s keep bringing jazz to new audiences!

We’re going on tour! We’re thrilled to bring you a unique live performance series celebrating the life and work of James Baldwin—a figure whose words and ideas continue to inspire and challenge the world. Through jazz, spoken word, and improvisation, Peter Edwards, Lucy-Anne Daniels, and NYJO Emerging Professional musicians will explore Baldwin’s influence on the arts and his deep connection to music. Catch us on tour with ‘The Fire Next Time! A Tribute to James Baldwin’ 🗓️ 4th May 2025: Cheltenham Jazz Festival  🗓️ 22nd May 2025: Norwich Jazz Festival This immersive experience will not only honour Baldwin’s legacy but also inspire audiences to reflect on themes of race, identity, and creativity in today’s world. 🎟️ Find out more and get tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dMKg4k-E #JamesBaldwin #JazzMusic #Legacy #ArtsAndCulture #ArtsEducation

Reflecting on our inspiring 8-week project with Royal Greenwich Trust School last year! NYJO’s Emerging Professional musicians worked with the school’s first-ever Rock Band to explore improvisation, songwriting, and collaboration. By the end of the project, these talented young musicians were confidently performing their own compositions. This partnership has laid a strong foundation for the future of music at RGTS, and we’re excited to see where their journey takes them next! Read more about it on our blog here: https://lnkd.in/d7Jet-yQ #NYJO #MusicEducation #Collaboration #YouthCreativity 

🔎 We are looking for someone to help us tell the story of NYJO projects on our social media channels with engaging photography and videography. We want to hear from people who are passionate about music and empowering young people through the arts. Whether you’re an experienced content creator or seeking your first opportunity to develop these skills, creativity and enthusiasm are key! The deadline for applications is Friday 31st January 2025, but don't delay. We will close applications as soon as we think we've found the right person! Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eWbddr6h 📝 

New year, new first access project! We’re thrilled to be kicking off the year with a ‘First Time Jazz’ London Tour. We’re ready to bring the joy of jazz to schools across London from the 14th - 17th January 2025!    From toe-tapping rhythms to soulful solos played by our very special band, participants can expect a live music experience like no other and a chance to join in! Not bad for a school day!    We’ve got an line-up of amazing NYJO Emerging Professional musicians led by artist Shantéh, who will be leading interactive jazz workshops and performances.    Find out more about our First Time Jazz tour here: https://lnkd.in/eNXfqNnT   #FirstTimeJazz #NYJOTour #JazzEducation #Inspire #London #NYJO #UKJazz 

We are proud to partner with schools and funders nationally to expand access to music education.    Reflecting on the success of our Widening Access pilot projects, NYJO is proud to have developed initiatives that provide young people with opportunities to engage with music, especially those facing barriers to access.     Our first 2024 Widening Access pilot project at Challney High School for Boys in Luton aimed to inspire young people in a deprived ward where music hadn’t been a focal point.     With no full-time music teacher and limited instrumental access, NYJO stepped in to offer an exciting new experience. After a performance by our ensemble, students worked with NYJO Educators, using NYJO tubas to explore bass lines, rhythms, and improvisation. 76% of participants expressed interest in learning an instrument after they had taken part in this project.    In Summer 2023, NYJO Learning took its First Time Jazz schools tour to North Lincolnshire, performing in 5 mainstream schools and one SEN school. To follow up, we partnered with 4 of these schools to create a samba-inspired performance project, culminating in a local theatre show. The project aimed to ignite a love for music and develop young musicians' skills. Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with a significant increase in enjoyment of making music together, raising the average score from 6.9 to 8.6!     These pilots are key in creating pathways for young people to discover music, ensuring that no one is left behind!    Learn more about our ‘Widening Access’ project in Luton here: https://lnkd.in/e2V6etEn    Learn more about how we’re making an impact in North Lincolnshire here: https://lnkd.in/eNvhFesZ     We are always looking for support so that we can spread the joy of jazz education far and wide. Visit our website to find out the different ways that you can support us as an individual, a business or a trust/ foundation here: https://lnkd.in/eau-w-u2  #WideningAccess #NYJO #MusicEducation #YouthDevelopment 

New year, new opportunity... Calling All Young Jazz Musicians 🎷   We’re thrilled to announce NYJO First Collective, our brand-new group starting on Saturday 25th January 2025 for young people aged 11-16 learning at an approx. grade 1-4 level. These sessions will run from 11:30 - 13:00 every Saturday during term-time. If you know a young person who is starting their jazz journey and you think they’re ready to take their skills to the next level, our taster sessions are the perfect way to experience what NYJO has to offer.   Bring them along to explore ensemble playing, jam sessions, and technique workshops in a welcoming and supportive environment. Let’s empower the next generation of UK Jazz greats together!   ➡️ Find out more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/edHnergJ #NYJO #JazzEducation #YoungMusicians #MusicOpportunities #Jazz