Oct 30 - 2010 Audition dates announced!

The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) invites developing young jazz musicians to attend our auditions to test themselves against the best of their peers, and win a highly coveted place in the orchestra.  Read more...

Jan 20 - WAYJO Welcomes New General Manager!

The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra is delighted to welcome Callum Moncrieff to the position of General Manager. Callum, a popular and distinguished member of the Western Australian music community, started his role on 20 January, and is looking forward to working with the WAYJO team to develop the orchestra and make 2010 a great year for the organisation.  Read more...

Jan 28 - 2010 Composer In Residence announced!

Each year the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra appoints a different Composer-In-Residence who collaborates with WAYJO to develop three new works with the Orchestra. Alice Humphries, who has recently completed her honours in composition at the WA Academy of Performaing Arts, specializes in contemporary jazz and has been appointed to the position for 2010.  Read more...

Jan 28 - Assistant Music Director Traineeship

This position has been designed for emerging musicians, band directors, conductors, composers and musical directors under the age of 30 to gain experience assisting in the directing of WAYJO’s three large jazz ensembles.  Read more...