Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra
Mistakes are cool.
High-quality music education with all the fun, freedom and creativity of jazz.
The Lochgelly Centre, LochgellyWhy FYJO
Learn jazz by playing it
51 years of jazz
Founded by award-winning jazz musician and educator Richard Michael, FYJO has supported hundreds of young musicians for over five decades.
Ages 8–24 welcome
From first improvised solos to conservatoire-bound players - anyone who plays an instrument can join, and grow at their own pace.
Zero auditions, weekly rehearsals
Enthusiasm is all that's required - just come along on a Thursday evening at The Lochgelly Centre for improvisation, big-band playing, and real gigs.
Jazz Juniors
Aged 8–12 and brand new to jazz? Start with Jazz Juniors - a friendly half-hour introduction to jazz on Zoom, every Thursday 6:00–6:30 pm, before the main rehearsal. Find out more
Watch Us Play
Hear the band in action
Straight from the band
What do you get from FYJO?
ConfidenceMusicTeam workConnections and happinessAbility to improviseA smile on my faceNo competitionA confidence boostMusical connectionsSupport others creativelyGood musicThe vibeSolos and the tuneTheory and understandingWork and communicationMusic theorySheet musicRehearsal
Answers from our 2024 members' survey