The SWING Orchestra is the intermediate of the three Association youth ensembles. At this level, young musicians find themselves exploring the popular and exhilarating charts of the 'Swing Era', alongside the more complex harmonic and rhythmic styles of the modern Big Band. Playing members are encouraged to further enhance their individual soloing skills through exposure to improvisation within the swing band format.

Interest in this idiom is such that the normal Swing Orchestra 'squad' in rehearsals is large and enthusiastic. However, the band size is often restricted to the standard line-up for concerts in order to ensure musical balance and blend.

The Doncaster Youth Swing Orchestra enjoys it's own identity as a driving modern big band with the accent on 'swing', both modern and traditional. They have delighted audiences with their entertaining foot-tapping programme's, both at home and abroad.