Awards

BBC National Big Band Competition

Youth Section 1979, 1980, 1986, 1988, 1990.

Senior Section 1991, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2002 and 2005

Because of the rules of the competition, MYJO was unable to compete in the alternate years after 1986. In 1993, because of its success, the winning band was banned for two years instead of one.

The MIDLAND YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA HAS BEEN UNBEATEN IN THE BBC NATIONAL BIG BAND COMPETITION SINCE 1986

IAJE Conference - Miami - 1991 OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO JAZZ EDUCATION

IAJE Conference - Toronto - 2003 OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO JAZZ EDUCATION

Winners DUTCH NATIONAL BIG BAND COMPETITION 2000 & 2006!