WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
@WAYJO
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Seeks to engage, challenge and inspire emerging jazz players, composers and conductors. Celebrated 40 years in 2023! #WAYJO #WAYJO40
Perth, Western Australia
Joined September 2011
WAYJO brings its 2025 season to a spectacular close with an unmissable night of jazz under the stars at The Quarry Amphitheatre on Nov 22. Feat, all three of its big bands – this annual concert is a must-see event on the jazz calendar. Via @HaveaGoNews https://t.co/0doKzL1qiv
haveagonews.com.au
The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra brings its 2025 season to a spectacular close with an unmissable night of jazz under the stars.
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WAYJO set to end the year with spectacular concert via @OUTinPerth https://t.co/blqh79hny6
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The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra brings its 2025 season to a spectacular close with an unmissable night of jazz under the stars at The Quarry.
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READ ALL ABOUT IT! Great review of the last Monday Night Orchestra show at The Ellington Jazz Club featuring guest guitarist Ray Walker. Written by Izzy French for Magazine 6000 https://t.co/xp8fv45w4k
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(This opening paragraph is best read while clicking your fingers and listening to “City Walk” by John Patitucci, or similar upright-bass-heavy noir jazz background music.) Interior: the Ellington...
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Your gift = more gigs, more jazz 🎶 This #AusArtDay, support WAYJO and the next generation of WA jazz talent. Donate today: https://t.co/Rw0TwEhW9m
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🥁 Last month WAYJO alum and drummer Ryan Daunt spent a joyful three weeks at the Jazz & Sonic Arts 2025 residency in Banff, Canada, stating it was a "life changing experience". #wayjo #alum #kickinggoals
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🎸 WAYJO alum and guitarist Sam Forster graduated from the Conservatorium Maastricht, Netherlands in May after two years of study and has now moved to London! #wayjo #alum #kickinggoals
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WA creatives: apply now for $26k or $50k Creative WA Fellowships to develop your skills and career. Musicians, artists, writers, performers + more welcome.Closes 4pm, 28 Aug. More info: https://t.co/G7FE4F3nJj
#artsfunding #youngartists #careerdevelopment
cits.wa.gov.au
This program supports the Creative WA vision to grow and sustain thriving culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.
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We’ve had a bit of a refresh! Our new website is live, so it's now easier than ever to explore our programs, events and pathways. Take a look 👀 https://t.co/HOkAJ0Kwgi
wayjo.com
Australia's leading youth jazz orchestra
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We’ve been back at Narrogin Senior H/School with ZERO Emcee & our AD Gemma Farrell for Five Steps Forward – a music program giving students the chance to write/perform their own original songs alongside pro musicians. Read about it in the Narrogin Observer https://t.co/Zx5eb2QYFH
narroginobserver.com.au
One of a kind Five Steps Forward music program will give Narrogin Senior High School students the opportunity to create and perform their own songs with professional musicians.
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It was a wonderful day in Hyde Park kicking off the 2025 Season featuring the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Night Orchestras 🎶🎺☀️ Have a look at the album on Facebook by Josh Wells Photography https://t.co/IfBCpltyA3
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Thanks for joining us at our Season Celebration! This year, our orchestras are set to collaborate with some of WA's most exciting artists. From jazz clubs to community stages — and even an international exchange — there's lots to look forward to in 2025: https://t.co/vPnXkkxe3R
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Our new Artistic Director Gemma Farrell had a chat to the Fremantle Herald / Perth Voice ahead of our 2025 Season Celebration on Sunday in Hyde Park. Have a read ↓ https://t.co/KqHey6e9wb
heraldonlinejournal.com
THERE are “no more excuses” and professional ensembles should have more young people and marginalised genders, says Gemma Farrell, the new artistic director of the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra. The tale…
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“We just realised we unlocked something special.” ZERO Emcee sat down with @perthnow to chat about the 'From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop' collab with WAYJO, how it all started at Perth Creative College, and what’s in store for TONIGHT at Coogee Live! 🎺🎤 https://t.co/enAtflQdcD
perthnow.com.au
‘It’s an awesome feeling for the guy that was just a kid playing around Coogee, that now I’m gonna be performing.’
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After an electrifying set at @perthfest - where our Wednesday Night Orchestra, ZERO Emcee & Razzy Mak brought jazz and hip-hop together for a crowd of over 1000 people - we’re doing it all again this Saturday at Coogee Live! Come to this free show @ Coogee Beach Reserve, 8pm
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WE'RE HIRING: WAYJO is looking for an Events & Program Manager to coordinate our performances, rehearsals and tours. This is a hands-on role for an organised, energetic professional with experience in event management, production, or arts administration: https://t.co/dSOEW0jW0m
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Gemma Farrell Appointed Artistic Director of WA Youth Jazz Orchestra via @OUTinPerth https://t.co/4HTEDz7W4i
outinperth.com
The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) has announced the appointment of jazz saxophonist, composer, educator, Gemma Farrell as Artistic Director.
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EXCITING NEWS: We’re thrilled to welcome Gemma Farrell as our new Artistic Director! A longtime member of the WAYJO family, Gemma first played in our bands from 2003-2007 before leading our Progressions program. Read more: https://t.co/0iufuCDix8
#artisticdirector #jazzmusic #WA
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📢 WE'RE HIRING: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Are you passionate about jazz and skilled in fundraising, grant writing, and building strategic partnerships? Then we'd love to hear from you. Learn more & apply: https://t.co/ZWUYThP9PO
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