Mission Statement
The mission of the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey is to provide opportunities for talented young musicians in Central New Jersey to participate in musical performances at a level beyond that which is traditionally offered by school bands and orchestras.
About YOCJ
Upcoming Events
Winter Large Ensemble Concerts 2025
1/19/2025
YOCJ will hold the Winter Large Ensemble Concerts on Sunday January 19, 2025 at Kendall Hall, TCNJ Snow date: Sunday January 26, 2025 3pm concert: Wind Symphony String Preparatory Orchestra Pro Arte Orchestra 8pm Concert: Saxophone Choir Symphonic Orchestra, featuring Patrick Williams, Flute *All E-ticket sales will be handled by TCNJ. *Online E-ticket sales go live on Monday […]
New Student Auditions
1/28/2025
Tuesday January 28, 2025 is the next date for our New Student Auditions. A successful audition secures your spot on our roster! Students must register for an audition time online. We will be accepting payment online as well. We look forward to meeting your young, talented musicians! Click HERE for more information on auditions!
Masterclass: Saxophones
2/18/2025
• 7pm
Selmer artist, Mr. Valentin Kovalev, a highly sought educator and performer, will run a saxophone masterclass on Tuesday February 18th. Most notably, Mr. Kovalev was the first prize winner of the Naumburg Foundation’s International Saxophone Competition in 2022.
Masterclasses: Woodwind, Brass, String, Percussion
3/11/2025
• 7pm
YOCJ is thrilled to announce that our guest artist for the 2024-25 season is the flutist, Patrick Williams! Mr. Williams was appointed associate principal flutist of The Philadelphia Orchestra in 2018 by Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Mr. Williams is also currently adjunct instructor of flute at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. YOCJ is […]
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