Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO)

Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO) is an intermediate to advanced youth jazz orchestra led by renowned local jazz musician Terry Quinney. The group rehearses monthly and enjoys regular performances with stars of the UK jazz scene such as Mark Nightingale, Emma Rawicz and Eddie Gripper. 

DYJO is aimed at musicians of approximately Grade 4 standard and above. Please note that this standard is only a guide and applications are welcomed from all young musicians who already play an instrument. 

DYJO is made up of the big band instrument mix including: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drum kit, double bass and voice. Musicians who play other instruments are also encouraged to apply.

Terry Quinney

Born and raised in Canada, Terry Quinney studied Music Education and enjoyed a busy playing career in all types of settings. From small group modern jazz to big band, from funk to free jazz, from pop to pit bands. Before settling in southwest England in 2009. Terry has become a fixture on the jazz scene in the south of the country. He has performed all over the UK in an array of musical settings at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, The National Theatre and numerous other jazz clubs, festivals and theatres. As co-leader of 'The Sound of Blue Note' Terry has performed with UK jazz icons such as Nigel Price, Ian Shaw, Mark Nightingale, Alan Barnes, Dave O'Higgins, Gilad Atzmon, Orphy Robinson and Jim Mullen.

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Rehearsals

Rehearsals take place near Blandford Forum. They usually happen monthly on Sundays during term-time. Rehearsals usually run from 10am to 1pm.

Cost of membership

£52.50 per term

Help with Dorset Music Service fees

Your child is eligible for help with Dorset Music Service fees if they: 

• are eligible for Free School Meals, or are a Looked After Child or Child in Care of Dorset Council 
• are registered with a Dorset school or academy (or live in Dorset but go to school in another county)
• are in year 3 or above 

This support does not cover children who attend nursery or nursery school. It's only for children in year 3 or above.

Help with Fees covers up to:

• 50% of the cost of DYJO fees for pupils eligible for Free School Meals
• 100% of the cost of DYJO fees for pupils who are a Looked After Child or Child in Care of Dorset Council 

Find out about help with music fees from Dorset Music Service and how to apply.