2000 X 1000The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company has been offered premises on the Bunting Road Campus of the University of Johannesburg. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to have a dedicated building with plenty of space for all our activities. Read more about how you can help make this happen! |
Duo Zappa MainolfiMassi Mainolfi and Mattia Zappa are champions of musical development in South Africa. As patrons of the JYOC, they are raising awareness of the work that we do and securing much needed funds. |
The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra (JYO) is Gauteng's premier music training centre. Group and individual music tuition is offered to children and youth from all communities in the greater Johannesburg area.
Young musicians are welcome to audition for placement in one of ten graded ensembles and orchestras, from a full symphony orchestra to the Jazz programme.
The orchestras perform over thirty public concerts annually, attracting wide media coverage. Music of all genres is learned and performed, from jazz to classical.
The JYO also mentors and trains student teachers, offering music skills development, creating employment opportunities for young adult musicians.
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