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FYJO is an award winning big band located in Fife and has been led for 36 years by our Musical Director, Richard Michael, winner of the 2009 parliamentary jazz award for services to jazz education. We play a mixture of standards and brand new commissions. We aim to offer players (aged 8 to 24), regardless of initial standard or location, the chance to play, enjoy and develop an interest in music, especially jazz.  Our Musical Director is assisted by tutors Carlo Madden and Pete Petrie. FYJO has played with many of the greats of the jazz scene including Tommy Smith, Carol Kidd, Annie Ross and Fife's own 'Big' Joe Temperley, and have played live on BBC Radio Scotland's "Jazzhouse" programme.  FYJO has inspired many players to go onto study music and pursue professional music careers. We are a self financing Scottish Charity (SC039815) and invite suitable sponsorship and donations. We aim to be a catalyst for involving young people in jazz music across the whole of Fife and beyond. Players travel from all over Fife and beyond. Any budding musician is welcome to join as we have an open door all-inclusive policy – and no auditions necessary. FYJO has released a new CD 'Three Shades of FYJO' showcasing the work of the Big Band, Combo and Training Band. In 2012 FYJO moved to the Lochgelly Centre. Summer Junior Jazz Course With Pete Petrie After the success of last year’s first Junior Jazz Course, Pete is back at the Lochgelly  centre in 2013 with another fun-packed four days of jazz for juniors! The course is for 8-14 year olds – no previous jazz experience necessary – andwill culminate in a performance at St Leonard’s  School in St Andrews with the main Summer Jazz Course participants. The Lochgelly Centre Tuesday 2 July – Friday 5 July 2013 10.00 am – 12.30 pm daily plus Friday afternoon concert Cost £120 Contact Box Office 01592 583303