The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey has been providing outstanding opportunities for talented young musicians in Central New Jersey since 1978.
The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey brings together some of the finest young musicians in our region to participate and excel in a nurturing and challenging musical environment. Over 200 elementary through high school students, all of whom take private lessons and participate in their schools’ music programs, make up its twelve performance groups. There are three levels for strings: String Preparatory Orchestra, Pro Arte Orchestra, and the advanced Symphonic Orchestra. There is a Wind Symphony and many small ensembles for brass, percussion, saxophone, flute, and woodwind students. Other special events include Masterclasses, Chamber Recitals, Tours, and Summer Camps! Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings from October through May. Auditions for new students are held in January, June and September. Our next audition date: June 4, 2024. Click HERE for more audition information! Like us on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM!
Summer Chamber Music Camp Registration is LIVE!
Click HERE to learn more information on how to register for the much anticipated camp!
Austria Tour 2024
Registration has concluded for what promises to be an amazing tour of Vienna, Salzburg, and Esterhazy Palace! Please take care of any needed passport renewals or applications ASAP! Email us with any questions: executivedirector@yocj.org. Here are some handy links:
Austria Tour webpage
Austria Tour Highlights PPT
YOCJ Partnership with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO)
The 2023-2024 Season marks the fourth year of our amazing partnership with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra! We are looking forward to another season with Maestro Kenneth Bean, PSO coaches for sectionals, as well as the outstanding concerts of PSO’s upcoming season!
Accessibility
YOCJ is committed to making all of our events accessible to all our patrons. Click HERE for more information and email us with any requests and questions that you might have: executivedirector@yocj.org
The 2022 Splash Reel was created by Briann Dixon Videography
2023-2024 Sponsor Opportunities Now Available!
YOCJ is pleased to feature monthly sponsors on our home page, and on our social media! We are officially accepting new sponsor inquiries for the 2023-2024 Season. Click HERE to learn more, while all possible ad opportunities are still available! Please email us with questions that you have: executivedirector@yocj.org
Bravo to the Monkcello Cello Studio & Princeton University Concerts & Russo Music & Princeton String Academy & Old Hights Brewing Company & Mus♪cal Memor♪es & NK Flutes & David Michie Violins & SUNY Crane School of Music & Princeton Symphony Orchestra & Jhopri Restaurant for your support!!
