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NYJO Learning: Sound Foundations
We are running a first-access project in partnership with Harris Academy Greenwich and the Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls to give young people an instrument and lessons! Read more
NYJO in Wales: Music for Social Engagement
The NYJO Learning team is collaborating with three new partners in Wales, looking at how music can be used for social engagement. Read more
NYJO in Leicester: Second Line
Read all about how our New Orleans-style parade project fared at its first outing in Leicester. Read more
NYJO Learning: We Out Here 2023
Read all about our tuba workshops in memory of the great Pharaoh Sanders at We Out Here last year and what made them so special. Read more
NYJO Learning: Steam Down half-term project
This February half-term, NYJO is delighted to be teaming up with Steam Down for a very exciting 3-day project happening at Woolwich Works! Read more
Nikki Yeoh & NYJO Present: Speechmik X-Ploration
NYJO joins UK Jazz pianist Nikki Yeoh on stage for a special programme where new and reimagined work redefine the boundaries of big band music. See all tour dates here. Read more
NYJO Wintery Picks 2023
We asked NYJO staff, board, and musicians for their favourite seasonal music In what is now a long-standing tradition, we have created a playlist with the favourite seasonal music of the extended NYJO ... Read more
NYJO Learning: First Time Jazz
Read all about our first-access Learning project, touring secondary schools in North Lincolnshire and Thurrock. Read more
Andy Grappy joins the NYJO Board
Tuba player and inspirational jazz educator Andy Grappy has joined the NYJO Board. Read more about Andy's experience and what he brings to NYJO. Read more
Black Women in Jazz: Samara Joy
Read the second of our blog series celebrating Black Women in Jazz, for this year's Black History Month. Words by guest contributor Yewande Adeniran. Read more
Black Women in Jazz: Nina Simone
Read the first of our blog series celebrating Black Women in Jazz, for this year's Black History Month. Words by guest contributor Yewande Adeniran. Read more
NYJO in Lancashire: Jazz Futures
Read about our Jazz Futures project, developed in partnership with Lancashire Music Service, to inspire young people in the county to start their musical journey. Read more
NYJO in Cardiff: Creative Improvisation
Read all about NYJO's Creative Improvisation project in Cardiff, delivered in partnership with the Cardiff & Vale Music Service as part of our Widening Access programme. Read more
Vocal Workshops (June half-term)
Read about our vocal workshops in June, led by Scarlet Halton and Ranjana Ghatak at our home in Woolwich Works. Read more
A NYJO July | Liam Gesoff
New team member Liam Gesoff follows NYJO around the country to find out what we’re all about. Read his thoughts and reflections as he gets to know our work. Read more
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