Friends of Sefton Youth Jazz has been providing support since its inception in 1991. It is our mission to support the bands through practical and financial assistance. ‘Friends’ is a registered charity no.1006022 and has helped the band to produce its recordings and has assisted in buying equipment as well as contributing to travel costs.

Friends Committee of Sefton Youth Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble

Sean Smith is the current Chair of ‘Friends’ elected at the AGM on 14 September 2009.

Bernie Ormandy is the Treasurer 

Christine Adamson is the Secretary

Members include the directors of both bands and parents of band members elected at the annual general meeting held close to the beginning of the academic year.

You can follow the link for Minutes of recent meetings

The next AGM will take place on a Monday in September 2010 at 7.00pm in the Central Music Centre Formby

Friends has been Chaired previously by:- Mr. Daley, Mrs A Fear, Mrs Topping, Mr C Trollope, Mr S Brewster, Mr D Poley, Mrs C Adamson