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YOCJ Presents the 2025

Small Ensemble Spring Concert

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Help Shape Future Musicians

Our Mission

Inspiring Young Musicians

Since 1978, YOCJ has been nurturing young musicians in Central New Jersey, offering them opportunities to excel in a supportive and challenging environment.

Our ensembles encompass over 200 students from elementary through high school, all of whom take private lessons and participate in their schools’ music programs.

We offer three levels for strings: Sinfonietta Orchestra, Pro Arte Orchestra, and the advanced Symphonic Orchestra. Additionally, we have a Wind Symphony and various small ensembles for brass, percussion, saxophone, flute, and woodwind students.

Next auditions: June 3, 2025

Upcoming Events

2025-07-14
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2025-07-07
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2025-06-03
West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
2025-05-18
West Windsor Plainsboro High School South
2025-04-26
Community Middle School
2025-04-06
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2025-03-11
West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
2025-01-28
West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
2024-10-01
Community Middle School (CMS)

Seasonal Highlights

Inspiring News and Guest Appearances
YOCJ Guest Artist

Philadelphia Orchestra Flutist Patrick Williams

We are thrilled to announce that our guest artist for the 2024-25 season is flutist Patrick Williams! Appointed associate principal flutist of The Philadelphia Orchestra in 2018, Mr. Williams will perform the Reineke Flute Concerto with our Symphonic Orchestra on January 19, 2025, at TCNJ’s Kendall Hall.
YOCJ Partnership

with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra

The 2024-2025 season marks the fifth year of our partnership with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. We look forward to another season with Maestro Kenneth Bean, PSO coaches for sectionals, and the outstanding concerts of PSO’s upcoming season.

    Media Highlights:

    Explore moments from our recent performances, special events, and behind-the-scenes glimpses that showcase the talent and dedication of our young musicians.

    The 2025 Splash Reel was created by Briann Dixon Videography

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