What is WNJYO?
WNJYO is a charity based, youth orchestra
based in West Norfolk. Our full name is the West Norfolk Jubilee
Youth Music Association, and
we run an Orchestra and Concert Band. We play at a variety of differnet
venues in West Norfolk each year.
WNJYO was formed in 1977.
It was a project approved to use funds collected for the Queen's
Silver Jubilee Appeal. Its purpose was
to foster the musical education and training of young musicians
in the area to encourage a high standard of musicianship.
In the early days, WNJYO was a combined schools orchestra
of about 20 members. In autumn 1981 we moved to evening
rehearsals, meaning
that we could attract members from a much wider area, and have
longer rehearsal times.
More students joined and the increase in numbers caused us to
form two separate ensembles, an Orchestra and a Concert Band. We
now have almost 50 playing members in the Orchestra or Band or
even both!
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In the past, WNJYO has undertaken
a great number of tours. We have performed in France, Holland, Germany,
The Czech Republic, Austria, Italy and Eire. WNJYO members don't
just play for us though, some players also are involved in County
Youth Orchestra and some have even gone on to play in the Norfolk
Symphony Orchestra.
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