Support NYJO

Providing free rehearsals in the magnitude that NYJO does requires a steady and unstinting financial commitment from funders and sponsors. NYJO performs many concerts and educational workshops around the country each year, the orchestra also rehearse 2 bands – NYJO 1 & 2 – and a singing class each week.

Funding Partners:
The history of NYJO’s financial support includes WH Smith, C&A, British Gas, NatWest bank, Serco, the Worshipful Company of Musicians and Unison, plus regular support from Arts Council England.

NYJO currently receives a certain level of support from Arts Council England, the Musicians Benevolent Fund, and, for its annual appearance at Ronnie Scott’s Club, British Petroleum. This welcome support however is insufficient in itself to enable NYJO to fulfil the comprehensive educational and young musician development remit that is the reason for its existence.

NYJO ‘Chair’ Appeal:
NYJO’s Chair Appeal launched in February 2010, has so far received pledges of support worth £35,000 per annum. The Appeal coincides with NYJO’s 45th birthday and provides sponsorship of individual ‘chairs’ in the Orchestra.

Lords Melvyn Bragg, David Puttnam, Tim Clement-Jones, and Anthony Colwyn are Patrons of the NYJO Chair Appeal – so is APPJAG, the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group, represented by MP Michael Connarty.

This chart shows the ‘chairs’ that have so far received support, but there are still unfunded positions. NYJO welcomes hearing from individuals and organisations who can commit to support a specific ‘chair’ for new special projects for 3 years, at a target rate of between £1000 and £3000 per year.

Please e-mail info@nyjo.org.uk if you are interested in sponsoring one of the remaining ‘chairs’.

Friends Of NYJO:
When you become a Friend of NYJO you can help provide valuable practical assistance in the day-to-day running of the band that enables NYJO to continue. If you feel inspired to support one of the best youth orchestras in the country you can:

• Commission music – for yourself or a loved one. E-mail info@nyjo.org.uk to find out more.

• Come to a NYJO gig – and try to bring a friend who’s never been before. Mention NYJO gigs to friends and work colleagues and display posters in your workplace. Promote us on your local radio and with the local press – we can supply tracks to give to your radio station to play. Above all, make sure you don’t miss any concerts in your area!

• Set up a regular order to receive NYJO albums, DVDs or CDs. E-mail info@nyjo.org.uk and we’ll ensure you receive new albums as they are released. Or buy safely online at http://www.nyjo.org.uk/products-page/cds/

Donations/Covenants:
Just Giving
If you are able to support NYJO with a financial contribution of any amount over £2 and wish to donate online, please click on the JustGiving button:

It is vital that NYJO continues to receive the large number of smaller annual donations that many supporters have generously given over the years, not least because they demonstrate the wide support for NYJO in the jazz community – we need as generous a donation as you can give.

Postal Donation
To make a postal donation, just print off this Donations Form, complete it and send it with your donation to the address provided.