WA Youth Jazz Orchestra

At our 2026 Season Celebration, we celebrated Andrea Stimson (Roger Garrood Award for Dedicated Service) and Aaron Wyatt (WAYJO Hall of Fame) 🎉 Thank you both for your incredible contribution to our community wayjo.com/news/wayjo-hon…

Tom Salleo steps into the role of Musical Director for Catalyst Jazz Orchestra in 2026 while Ricki Malet takes parental leave. Catch him directing this Saturday at our Season Celebration, 3–5pm in Hyde Park. More: wayjo.com/news/tom-salle…

Welcome to our new and returning members in 2026! Rehearsals have kicked off, and we hosted a fantastic meet & greet with games and listening sessions to help everyone connect and settle in to their bands. View the full list of members here wayjo.com/about-us/orche…

You might notice something new in 2026 👀 Our core orchestras have new names: MNO is now Catalyst Jazz Orchestra TNO becomes Dynamic Jazz Orchestra WNO becomes Resonance Jazz Orchestra Same energy. Same community. Just names that no longer reference rehearsal nights!

Welcome Sarah Bugeja who's joined the team as Assistant Musical Director in 2026. An educator, composer and performer, Sarah brings an international background in jazz and a strong focus on youth development. Supported by the Simon Lee Foundation.  wayjo.com/news/sarah-bug…

Passionate about youth, music and community impact? WAYJO is inviting expressions of interest to join our Board of Directors. EOIs close 20 Feb. Read more and apply wayjo.com/news/call-for-…

We wish you a very happy and relaxing holiday break 🎄 Thanks for being part of such a great year of music - we’re looking forward to what’s ahead in 2026. Our re-opens on 12 Jan. Give our playlist a spin for a jazzy take on some seasonal favourites: open.spotify.com/playlist/5V759…... 🎶

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  haveagonews.com.au/entertainment/…

WAYJO set to end the year with spectacular concert via @OUTinPerth  outinperth.com/wayjo-set-to-e…

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 magazine6000.com/review/the-pas…

Your gift = more gigs, more jazz 🎶 This #AusArtDay, support WAYJO and the next generation of WA jazz talent. Donate today: wayjo.com/support/privat…

📣 Got news to share? We love hearing from WAYJO members past and present, and about opportunities relevant to our musicians. Get in touch with us via marketing@wayjo.com

🥁 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

🎸 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

🎓 Congrats to WAYJO alum and bassist Kate Pass who recently finished her Masters of Music at The New School in New York City. Kate says she's had the time of her life in NYC and will be staying for another year gigging, working and writing new music. #wayjo #alum

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: cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creati… #artsfunding #youngartists #careerdevelopment

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 👀 wayjo.com

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 bit.ly/3Fwzwnz

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 facebook.com/media/set/?van…

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: wayjo.com/program-announ…