The National Youth Jazz Orchestra is recruiting for 2017 and are on the lookout for talented instrumentalist aged 24 and under from across the UK.
From the NYJO website...
You will work with NYJO’s Artistic and
Music Director Mark Armstrong, performing an eclectic repertoire of new
music and classics from the big band canon, giving inspiring concerts
around the country and also be involved in delivering NYJO’s learning
and participation programme. Successful applicants normally hold their
position in the band for at least one year.
Recent NYJO highlights include
performances at the EFG London Jazz Festival, a major European tour with
the German and Dutch National Youth Jazz Orchestras, an annual
residency at Ronnie Scott’s, recording a celebrated 50th anniversary double-album ‘NYJO FIFTY’, and a landmark collaboration at the Barbican with Jazz at Lincoln Center.
“We are looking forward to
auditioning potential new NYJO chair holders in January. Although an
audition is a short amount of time to gauge a player’s potential, their
choice of material and ability to play it, combined with sight-reading,
gives a good indication of how they might fit in the band. For some
really important chairs, a trial period may be needed to ensure the
right person fills the role.”
“Although we rehearse in London every
Saturday morning, through our partnership with Help Musicians we have
the funds to help pay travel expenses to any players based away from
London, should they be invited to attend regular rehearsals. Even
if you are not successful in becoming a chair holder with the band, it
is possible that you will be asked to be an ‘authorised deputy’ which
means doing some gigs with the band, provided you can attend some
rehearsals. We’re excited about hearing you play!”
Mark Armstrong, NYJO’s Artistic and Music Director
Auditions will take place in London on January 7th and in Manchester on January 8th. Applications will be accepted until November 14th 2016.
For full infomation, see the NYJO website.
