The New Jersey State Youth Orchestra (NJSYO) is a non-profit organization in residence at the Middletown Arts Center in Middletown, New Jersey. We offer three (3) Orchestras and one (1) Chamber Ensemble, serving students from 2nd grade through 12th grade, as well as summer music programs. Rehearsals for our three (3) orchestras will be on Thursday evenings, beginning September 15, 2022. Chamber ensemble rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoon, beginning September 18, 2022. Rehearsals will be held at the Middletown Arts Center.
If you are unable to afford the listed fees or fee schedule, please do not register at this time. Instead, please send a private email to [email protected] explaining your situation and need.
PSO - Preparatory String Orchestra
Meets Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM.The Preparatory String Orchestra (PSO) is oriented toward students playing string instruments and who are just beginning their orchestral training. It is only open to string players in the 2nd grade and above. Price includes music fee. Auditions are required for all orchestras and ensembles before registration.
ISO - Intermediate String Orchestra
Meets Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:45 PM.The Intermediate String Orchestra (ISO) is oriented toward intermediate level students playing string instruments who have some orchestral training. It is only open to string players in the 6th - 9th grades. Price includes music fee. Auditions are required for all orchestras and ensembles before registration.
SYO - Symphonic Youth Orchestra
Meets Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:45 PM.The Symphonic Youth Orchestra (SYO) is open to string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players in the 9th grade and above. The SYO performs the full symphonic repertoire, and provides advanced orchestral experience for young musicians. Price includes music fee. Auditions are required for all orchestras and ensembles before registration.
NJSYO Chamber Ensemble (Strings)
Meets Sundays from 12 noon - 2:00 PM.The NJSYO Chamber Ensemble gives advanced string instrument students the unique experience of playing in a small group with more individual responsibility. Students learn to play together using cues and focused listening. Price includes music fee. Auditions are required for all orchestras and ensembles before registration.
Add-on Chamber Ensemble (Strings)
Meets Sundays from 12 noon - 2:00 PM. ( or 1-3 TBD)This is only for students who have signed up for either ISO (8th grade and up) or SYO for the 2022-2023 season and also want to participate in an ensemble. The NJSYO Chamber Ensemble gives advanced string instrument students the unique experience of playing in a small group with more individual responsibility. Students learn to play together using cues and focused listening. Price includes music fee. Auditions are required for all orchestras and ensembles before registration.
New students must register and pass auditions.
Student attended PSO, CYO, SYO, Chamber Ensemble in 2022-23 season. Note that auditions are required for new orchestras or ensembles.
Student is returning after an absence of one or more years from the NJSYO. Note that auditions are required for new orchestras or ensembles.
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Please provide name and the relationship (school teacher, private teacher or other)
A T-shirt commemorating our 45th anniversary is included in this season's tuition. Please select your student's size.
Program Book:
A 1/4 page ad is Included in this season's tuition. An email link will be sent later this fall in preparation for our concert program.
The NJSYO relies on volunteers and encourages parents to become involved and help us. Please select one committee that you would be interested in joining and let us know what expertise or talents you could use to benefit the NJSYO.