The Bristol Youth Jazz Orchestra is an ensemble run by Bristol Plays Music and has a fantastic reputation for producing young jazz musicians. Working from a beginner level, it’s a jazz band for instrumentalists rehearsing and performing a wide range of repertoire.

It’s a friendly group for beginner and intermediate players to begin playing Jazz, improvising and composing as a group.

The sessions are led by Jazz specialist, Julian Tucker.

The repertoire covered in the sessions ranges from familiar standards to more unusual styles and new arrangements. The group gives opportunities to improve sight-reading, playing by ear, ensemble skills and improvising, where students can try out new things in a relaxed and encouraging environment with informal band performances and sharing events throughout the year.

To find out more about the Bristol Youth Jazz Orchestra including timings and how to register click here

Depending on your level and experience you may also like the following:

Held at Bristol Centre for Musicians

• Bristol Youth Orchestra
• Bristol Youth Wind Ensemble
• Bristol Bridge Orchestra

Held at Bristol Music Centre, West

• Bristol Wind Band
• Flute Group
• Individual instrumental lessons