Open to advanced string students ages 13 and up. Must speak with the NJSYO President if under 13.
Rehearsals: Thursday 7/9 , Thursday 7/16, Thursday 7/23 Thursday 7/30, Thursday 8/6
Rehearsal time: 6-7:30
*Current NJSYO students please use discount code.
Open to Intermediate/Advanced Wind Ensemble. High school students new to our program are also encouraged to apply.
Wednesday 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5
Rehearsal Time: 6:35-8:05
*Current NJSYO students please use discount code.
For all string, wind, brass, and percussion intermediate students.
Mondays and Wednesdays starting week of 7/6
Rehearsal Dates: 7/6, 7/8, 7/13,7/15,7/20,7/22, 7/27, 7/29
5-6:30pm
*Current NJSYO students please use discount code.
August 10-14
The New Jersey State Youth Orchestra is offering a week-long program for beginning and intermediate strings players with PSO conductor Ms. Chelsey Dokus. Experience virtual ensemble playing using Zoom technology in a small group setting with the opportunity to perform in a LIVE “Zoom” Recital at the end of the week.
Instruction will include:
Developing technique and fundamentals
Tone production
Music literacy
Solo performance skills
Audition tips and sight reading strategies
Preparation for the 2020-2021 school year!
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Session 1: Elementary Level 9:00am daily
Open to violinists, violists, cellists and bassists entering grades 3-5 with at least 6 months of experience on their instrument and the ability to play a one octave D major scale (recommended).
Session 2: Intermediate Level 10:30am
Open to all string musicians entering grades 6-9 with at least one year of experience on their instrument and ability to play a one octave D, G and C major scale (recommended).
*Current NJSYO students please use discount code.
August 17-21 Online
The New Jersey State Youth Orchestra is offering a week-long virtual program for beginning and intermediate players with Ms. Jennifer Brush and Mr. John Luckenbill, NJSYO woodwind, brass, and percussion specialists. Experience virtual ensemble playing using Zoom technology in a small group setting with the opportunity to perform in a LIVE “Zoom” Recital at the end of the week. The week will consist of five (5) 45 minute sessions concluding with the live "Zoom" Recital
Instruction will include:
Developing technique and fundamentals
Tone production
Music literacy
Solo performance skills
Audition tips and sight reading strategies
Preparation for the 2020-2021 school year!
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Session 1: Elementary Level, 9:00am
Open to students entering grades 4-5 with at least 6 months to 1 year of experience on their instrument.
Session 2: Elementary Level, 10:00am
Open to students grades 4-5 with at least 1 -2 years of experience on their instrument .
Session 3: Intermediate Level 11:00am
Open to all band musicians entering grades 6-9 with at least 2-3 years of experience on their instrument .
*Current NJSYO students please use discount code.
July 20- August 6, 2020. Online
The New Jersey State Youth Orchestra is offering a virtual summer theory session with Mr Ben RInger, Symphonic Youth Orchestra Conductor and Music Director. Classes will take place twice a week over a three (3) week period. Experience an interactive virtual theory session to sharpen your theory skills to enhance your solo, ensemble and orchestral skills.
Session Dates:
7/20 (M), 7/23 (Th), 7/27 (M), 7/30 (Th), 8/3 (M), 8/6 (Th)
Session Timings:
9:30-10:00 Theory 1 (lower section, grades 2-7)
10:00-10:30 Theory 2 (higher section, grades 8-12)
*These classes will continue to build on the material learned during the Virtual Preview.
**Current NJSYO students please use discount code.
July 22- August 5, 2020 Online
The New Jersey State Youth Orchestra is offering virtual sight- reading sessions with Mr Ben RInger, Symphonic Youth Orchestra Conductor and Music Director. This sight-reading session will allow students to develop strategies and skills for that often most daunting portion of an audition.
Session Dates:
7/22, 7/29, 8/5 ( Wednesday mornings)
Sesion Timings:
9:00-9:30 Alto Clef/Percussion
9:30-10:00 Treble Clef
10:00-10:30 Bass Clef
*Current NJSYO students please use discount code.