Barnsley Youth Jazz Association

The Barnsley Youth Jazz Orchestra was formed in 1978 for the pupils of the Foulstone School by the schools former music teacher Holin Hammerton. While Holin was teaching he set up The Barnsley Youth Jazz Association which incorporates The Dearne Big Band and Singers, The Barnsley Youth Jazz Orchestra, The Barnsley Youth Swing Band as well as various other groups.

Sadly Holin passed away in 2010, leaving the organisation in the capable hands of his son Danny Hammerton & Loraine Cawood.

The Barnsley Youth Jazz Association is a nonprofit making music service based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.