Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra
Conductor
Ben Lee / Tony Farrell
Programme notes
We are thrilled to present to you Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), a group of exceptionally talented young musicians who will take you on a journey through the rich and soulful world of jazz. NYJO perform in the bar before the start of the concert and again during the Interval.
Music to include:
Here, There and Everywhere
Night Train
Good Vibrations
Lester Leaps In
Cantaloup Island
Sunny
Blue Bossa
Ticket To Ride
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Orchestra
NYJO
Electric Guitar
Toby Aldridge
Jack Barron
Electric Bass
Rebecca Stavrinides
Josh Bird
Matthew Rhodes
Drums
Finlay Bird
Mrinal Bhargava
Alto Sax
Willem Knights
Reuben Paterson
Emma Rhodes
Emmie Davis
Cassie Egan
Lawrence Bungay
Tenor Sax
Isabelle Hoban
Matthew Rhodes
Kitty Haworth
Flute
Tabitha Kumar
Sophie McIntyre
Trumpet
Thomas Moran
Dylan Siew Grainger
Owen Weinberg
Charlotte Simmonds
Amelie Jelnicki
Elliot Haworth
Toby Aldridge
Arthur Buckroyd
Trombone
James Crane
Dexter Kay
Bella Dobson
Piano
Jack Barron
Joe Moran
Tutor Thanks
Ben Lee
Tony Farrell
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A Tribute to Margaret Chadwick
After decades of devoted service to the Nottingham Youth Orchestra, Margaret Chadwick is stepping down from her role as Orchestra Manager. Since joining NYO in 1998, Margaret has been a guiding light, supporting generations of young musicians, coordinating countless concerts and tours, and nurturing an inspiring community spirit. Though she is retiring from day-to-day management, we are delighted that she will continue her commitment to NYO by serving on the Board of Trustees, sharing her wisdom and passion into the future.
Thank you, Margaret, for everything you have done, you have helped shape NYO into the family it is today.
A Warm Welcome to Karen Wallace
We are delighted to welcome Karen Wallace as our new General Manager. Karen brings a wealth of experience from across music education and arts administration, having worked with organisations ranging from Yamaha Music Europe to Buckinghamshire Music Trust. As a dedicated clarinettist and multi-instrumentalist, she understands both the artistic and practical sides of supporting young musicians. We are thrilled to have her leadership and enthusiasm guiding NYO, and we look forward to the fresh ideas and energy she will bring to the orchestra’s future.
Danny Morris Memorial Trust Fund
NYO would like to thank the Danny Morris Memorial Trust Fund for their support.
Peter Horril Scholarship
We are very grateful to the Horril family for their donation in memory of Peter Horril. Peter was a local schoolmaster and music lover.
Donation of Paxman Series 4 French Horn
Families of NYO members may be aware that we have bursaries available which provide financial support towards membership fees, trips and instrumental tuition. What is perhaps less well known is NYO also has a number of musical instruments available on loan, again to support NYO members based on genuine need.
In 2023 NYO was fortunate to receive a brand new Paxman Series 4 French Horn which is an excellent student level instrument donated by the Bob Paxman Young Horn Players Fund and supplied by Paxman Musical Instruments Ltd. This horn is being used by a student at today’s concert alongside a few other instruments which NYO is able to offer on loan to students during their membership of NYO.
Friends of NYO
Prof & Mrs D F Brailsford
Mr & Mrs A Foster
Mr R Hammond
Mr & Mrs Hands
Professor S & Mrs H Hodkinson
Mrs F Keetley
Mrs Emily Kenefeck
Mr & Mrs A MacDiarmid
Mrs Elisabeth Mills
Mr & Mrs R Nicolle
Mr & Mrs A C Powell
Prof & Dr Polnay
Mr & Mrs K Pryer
Mr & Mrs R Skinner
Drs A & M D Smith
Mr H & Mrs E Watkinson
Mrs Witcombe
French Horn Chair - In memory of Don and Betty Adamson
Double Bass Chair - In memory of Corin Long and Pam Thomas