Upcoming Events
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2014
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2014
3pm
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2015
Winter Concerts, 2015
12:30pm & 4pm
Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University
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2015
YOCJ’s 5th Annual Masterclass
Masterclass with Yumi Kendall, Acting Associate Principal Cellist with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
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2015
Philadelphia Orchestra Trip
Nearly 90 students & family members attended. Program: Respighi's Ancient Airs & Dances No. 2, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto with virtuoso violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Holst's The Planets
3pm
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2015
Small Ensembles Spring Concert, 2015
Plainsboro Recreation & Cultural Center. Admission is free.
Performing groups include the Flute Choir, Woodwind Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Ensemble and Brass Choir.
3pm
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2015
3pm & 7pm
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2015
Spring Concerts, 2015
Spring Concerts at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, at 3pm & 7pm.
The 7pm concert features the Princeton Youth Ballet and the Senior Concerto Competition winner Zachary Joseph on Soprano Saxophone.
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2015
New Student Auditions
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~
students must register for an audition time
11am
620
2015
Mercer County Cultural Festival
For the first time, YOCJ will have a booth at the Mercer County Cultural Festival, held at Mercer County Park. We will distributing brochures, answering questions about our upcoming season, and displaying programs and posters from our 2014 European tour. The rain date is Sunday, June 21st.
3pm
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2015
Small Ensemble Winter Concert, 2015
Come join us at Mayo Hall at TCNJ for the Winter Small Ensembles Concert, on Sunday December 13, 2015 at 3pm. This performance features our "choirs" such as the Woodwind Choir, Brass Choir, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Percussion Prep, and Percussion Ensemble.
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2016
New Student Auditions
Young musicians (elementary through high school) are all welcomed to audition for The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey in January, June, and September.
Students MUST study privately and be enrolled in either their school band or orchestra in order to become and remain a member of YOCJ. Recommen…
3pm
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2016
Winter Concert 2016, 3pm
We hope you can join us for an afternoon of fabulous music at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North!
3pm: String Preparatory Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Pro Arte Orchestra
7pm
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2016
Winter Concert 2016, 7pm
Winter Concert at Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 7pm. The concert will feature the Saxophone Choir, and the Symphonic Orchestra with violinist David Kim, Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra!
7:00pm
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2016
Master Class 2016
David Kim, Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra will be leading an interactive Master Class with several select musicians from YOCJ. All YOCJ students are required to attend as part of your membership. This event is also free and open to the public. Come join us for this exciting evening!
1:45pm
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2016
Communiversity ArtsFest 2016
We are pleased to announce that our Symphonic Bass Quartet, led by John Enz, will be performing in the Communiversity ArtsFest on Sunday April 17 at 1:45pm on the Palmer Square Stage which is right next to Nassau Inn in the Palmer Square Green! Come join us and support YOCJ!
3pm
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2016
Small Ensemble Spring Concert, 2016
Come join us at Plainsboro Recreation and Cultural Center for the Spring Small Ensembles Concert, on Sunday April 17, 2016 at 3pm. This performance features our “choirs” such as the Woodwind Choir, Brass Choir, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Percussion Prep, and the Woodwind Chamber Players…
3pm
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2016
Ocean City Music Pier Concert
Students, families, and music friends! Why not join us for a fun-filled day at the shore, complete with a YOCJ concert at the historic Ocean City Music Pier. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll down the beach and the usual fare and food that the boardwalk has to offer! It promises to be an enduring memory f…
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2016
Spring Concerts, 2016
Spring Concerts at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, at 3pm & 7pm. The 3pm features the String Preparatory Orchestra, the Pro Arte Orchestra, and the Wind Symphony. The 7pm concert features the Percussion Ensembles, the Saxophone Choir, the Symphonic Orchestra, as well as a performance…
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2016
New Student Auditions
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time.
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
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2016
Fall New Student Auditions
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time.
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
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2016
Fall Registration & Germany Presentation
All current students, new students from June 7 & September 13, and parents are to attend our annual registration night meeting on Tuesday September 27th. Pre-registration will start early (time TBD) prior to our 7pm meeting start time. Firebird Tours will also give a brief presentation on the G…
3pm
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2016
Winter Small Ensembles Concert 2016
Come join us at Mayo Hall at TCNJ for the Winter Small Ensembles Concert, on Sunday December 11, 2016 at 3pm. This performance features our "choirs" such as the Flute Choir, Woodwind Choir, Woodwind Chamber Players, Brass Choir, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Percussion Prep, and Percussion En…
6pm
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2017
Open House & Brass Concert
Our first Open House will be Tues. January 10th at 6pm-7pm. Open to the public. This event will be of particular interest to all students grades 6-12. Members of the US Army Pershing's Own Ceremonial Band and Herald Trumpets, SSG Christopher Buckley (euphonium) and SSG Martin Bishop (trumpet) will…
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2017
Winter Concerts, 2017
We hope you can join us for a day of fabulous music at Kendall Hall, TCNJ!
3pm: String Preparatory Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Pro Arte Orchestra
7pm: Saxophone Choir, Symphonic Orchestra featuring Jennifer Montone, French Horn
We are delighted to be hosting The Philadelphia Orchestra Principa…
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2017
New Student Auditions
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time.
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
7pm
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2017
Master Class 2017
For the 2016-2017 Season, we are delighted to be hosting The Philadelphia Orchestra Principal French Horn, Jennifer Montone. Ms. Montone will be hosting an interactive Brass Master Class with our students and brass ensembles on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the West Windsor-Plainsboro High School Nort…
8pm
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2017
Philadelphia Orchestra Concert, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 2017
7:00pm Pre-Concert Talk
8:00 pm Concert in Verizon Hall
Click HERE for the Ticket Form/Permission Slip. Deadline is Tuesday February 21st!
Conductor Circle and Tier 2 are sold out. But there are still seats left in the Orchestra Tier & Tier 3. Tickets go on a…
3pm
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2017
Spring Small Ensembles Concert, 2017
Come join us at the Plainsboro Recreation and Cultural Center for the Spring Small Ensembles Concert, on Sunday April 2, 2017 at 3pm. This performance features our “choirs” such as the Flute Choir, Woodwind Choir, Woodwind Chamber Players, Brass Choir, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Saxophone…
8:15pm
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2017
Percussion Ensemble Performance
Our Percussion Ensemble, led by conductor Peter Saleh, will put on a brief Spring performance on Tuesday April 4th at 8:15pm in the West Windsor Plainsboro High School North Theater. This performance is open to the public! All other YOCJ members will have a truncated 7pm rehearsal and be brought to…
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2017
Communiversity 2017
YOCJ is thrilled to once again be featured in the Communiversity Fine ArtsFest! Join us on Sunday April 30 and see the Symphonic Bass Quartet and the Saxophone Quartet perform at this fun-filled event! More details are coming soon as to the exact performance time and location of our fine musicians…
8pm
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2017
What Makes It Great?
The Classical Network presents its next live concert event with composer, conductor, author and commentator Rob Kapilow on Monday, May 8 at 8 pm at Princeton High School. Select young musicians from three area youth orchestras - Youth Orchestra of Central New Jersey, Greater Princeton Youth Orchest…
3pm
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2017
Ocean City Trip
Students, families, and music friends! Why not join us for a fun-filled day at the shore, complete with a YOCJ concert! This year we will be performing at the Ocean City Tabernacle. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll down the beach and the usual fare and food that the boardwalk has to offer! It promises to…
3pm & 7pm
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2017
Spring Concerts, 2017
Spring Concerts at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, at 3pm & 7pm. The 3pm features the String Preparatory Orchestra, the Pro Arte Orchestra, and the Wind Symphony. The 7pm concert features the Saxophone Choir, the Symphonic Orchestra, as well as a performance from our Senior Concerto…
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2017
New Student Auditions
Auditions are held at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time.
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
7:30pm
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2017
Bon Voyage Germany Concert!
Everyone is invited to join us for our informal Bon Voyage Concert on Tuesday June 27 at 730pm in the West Windsor Plainsboro High School North Theater! Come wish the students and conductors well, as they put the finishing touches on their program of German and American music, that they will presen…
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2017
Germany Tour 2017
Germany Tour 2017, led by Firebird Fine Arts Tours
A huge thank you goes out to Kathie, Phillip & Mat Schmoll who led YOCJ on a truly amazing tour to Germany!! Enjoy the photos below.
YOCJ posted daily photos on our regular facebook page, mostly called "VIRTUAL VOYAGE." Scroll backwards to…
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2017
New Student Auditions
New student auditions are held at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time.
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
630pm
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2017
Fall Registration Night 2017!
All current students, new students from the June 6, June 13 & September 12, 2017 Auditions and all parents are to attend our annual registration night meeting on Tuesday September 26th.
The YOCJ Conducting Staff and Board of Trustees are excited to launch the 2017/18 Season ~ our 40th Anni…
1:30pm
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2017
Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser
November 4, 1:30pm Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser at Windsor Athletic Club
Save the date! These YOCJ ensembles are performing at the Windsor Athletic Club to raise money for the YOCJ Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser!
1:30pm String Preparatory Orchestra
1:45pm Pro Arte Orchestra
2:00pm YOCJ Flute Choi…
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2017
Philadelphia Orchestra Trip
Participating YOCJ Families ~ On Saturday, December 2 we are headed into the city to see The Philadelphia Orchestra perform Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Mozart's Prague Symphony No. 38, Wagner's Overture to Tannhäuser, as well as excerpts from Hansel and Gretel by Humperd…
4pm-8pm
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2017
Panera Bread Fundraiser!
Join us for our 1st ever Panera Bread Fundraiser! Tuesday, December 5, 4 PM to 8 PM ~ 15 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro! Bring this flyer or show an electronic version so that a percentage of the sales go to our nonprofit, YOCJ!!
3pm
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2017
Winter 2017 Small Ensemble Concert
Come join us at Mayo Hall at TCNJ for the Winter Small Ensembles Concert, on Sunday December 10, 2017 at 3pm. This performance features our “choirs” such as the Flute Ensemble, Flute Choir, Woodwind Choir, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. (The Brass Choir will be feature…
8:00pm
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2017
Rare Saxophone Demonstration
YOCJ is pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Cohen, renowned saxophone historian and soloist, will be giving a lecture and rare saxophone demonstration on Tuesday December 12th at 8pm in the West Windsor Plainsboro High School North Theater. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Cohen, widely…
7pm
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2017
Alumni Visitation Day!
Calling all Alumni! Please join us for the following events:
Tuesday December 19: Alumni Visitation Day
Save the date, plan on stopping by to visit with us, and you could even
bring your instrument! Let us know if you plan on coming: contactyocj@gmail.com
Winter Social
And be sure to stay…
3pm & 7pm
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2018
Winter Concerts, 2018
YOCJ is thrilled to be back at Kendall Hall at TCNJ!
3pm: String Preparatory Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Pro Arte Orchestra, Brass Choir
7pm: Saxophone Choir, Symphonic Orchestra, featuring Guest Conductor, Saxophonist Dr. Paul Cohen and Guest Soloist, Clarinetist Stanley Drucker!
January 21 Con…
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2018
New Student Auditions
New student auditions are held at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time. We look forward to meeting you!
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
7pm
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2018
Stanley Drucker Masterclass: NEW DATE!
NEW DATE: Tuesday March 20 at WWPHS NORTH!
YOCJ is pleased to announce our 2017-18 Guest Soloist and Master Class Clinician for our 40th Anniversary Season: Stanley Drucker, New York Philharmonic former Principal Clarinetist!
Stanley Drucker will lead an interactive Masterclass on Tuesda…
3pm
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2018
40th Anniversary Recital
YOCJ Celebrates 40 Years of Music and Youth in 2018!
The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey is celebrating a milestone in 2018—our 40th anniversary! We are thrilled that our organization has a long, rich history of cultivating many forms of music making with the talented youth of our surrounding co…
3pm
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2018
Spring Small Ensemble Concerts, 2018
Come join us at the Plainsboro Recreation and Cultural Center for the Spring Small Ensembles Concert, on Sunday April 15, 2018 at 3pm. This performance features our “choirs” such as the Flute Choir, Woodwind Choir, Woodwind Chamber Players, Brass Choir, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Saxophone…
2:40pm
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2018
Communiversity: YOCJ Sax Quartet
Communiversity 2018! ~ The YOCJ Saxophone Quartet, coached by Dr. Jordan Smith performs several selections at the Palmer Square Stage at 2:40pm. Come support YOCJ!!
6pm & 7pm
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2018
Spring Parent Meetings
We are holding our Spring Parent Meetings on Tuesday May 1 in the WWPHS North Upper Dining Hall. Both meetings are identical: 6pm-630pm and 7pm-730pm. Come get information on the remainder of this season, plans for next season, as well as an opportunity to peruse YOCJ merchandise. Also, you'll have…
3pm
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2018
Ocean City 2018
Students, families, and music friends! Why not join us for a fun-filled day at the shore, complete with a complimentary YOCJ concert! This year we will be performing at the Ocean City Tabernacle. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll down the beach and the usual fare and food that the boardwalk has to offer…
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2018
Spring Large Ensemble Concerts, 2018
Spring Concerts at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, at 3pm & 7pm. The 3pm features the String Preparatory Orchestra, the Pro Arte Orchestra, and the Wind Symphony. The 7pm concert features the Saxophone Choir, the Symphonic Orchestra, as well as a performance from our Senior Concerto…
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2018
New Student Auditions
New student auditions are held at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time. We look forward to meeting you!
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
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2018
New Student Auditions
New student auditions are held at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time. We look forward to meeting you!
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
6:30pm
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2018
Fall 2018 Registration Night
All current students, new students from the June 12, June 18 & September 2018 Auditions, and all parents are to attend our annual registration night meeting on Tuesday September 25th.
The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey Conducting Staff and Board of Trustees are excited to launch the 2018/…
4pm
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2018
Winter 2018 Small Ensemble Concert
Come join us at Mayo Hall at TCNJ for the Winter Small Ensembles Concert, on Sunday December 9, 2018 at 4pm. This performance features our “choirs” such as the Flute Ensemble, Flute Choir, Woodwind Choir, Brass Ensemble, Brass Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble.
7pm
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2018
2nd Annual Alumni Day
Alumni Visitation Day! 12/18/2018 • 7pm
Calling all Alumni! Please join us for the following events:
**Tuesday December 18: Alumni Visitation Day**
Save the date, plan on stopping by to visit with us, and you could even bring your instrument and rehearse with your former ensembles! Let…
230pm & 730pm
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2019
Winter 2019 Large Ensemble Concert
YOCJ is thrilled to be back at Kendall Hall at TCNJ!
Sunday, January 20, 2019
NEW! Please note that this year, we will swap the typical performance times, featuring our soloist David Kim at the earlier concert, which starts at 2:30pm this year! This will allow students from the other concert t…
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2019
Capital Philharmonic of NJ Youth Orchestra Festival
YOCJ is excited to be a founding participant in the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey Inaugural Youth Orchestra Festival on Saturday January 26, 2019. The location will be the Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial. Area youth orchestras will have the opportunity to perform for each other an…
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2019
New Student Auditions
Audition to join YOCJ
Young musicians (elementary through high school) are all welcomed to audition for the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey on Tuesday, January 29, 2019!
Students MUST study privately and be enrolled in either their school band or orchestra (if there is a band or orchestra in…
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2019
Philadelphia Orchestra Concert 2019
The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey is thrilled to present our annual trip to see the Fabulous Philadelphians on Saturday February 9, 2019. We will depart HSN at approximately 5pm on coach buses. We'll enjoy the Pre-concert talk at 7pm and the performance will begin at 8pm.
Ph…
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2019
Spring Semester Begins!
UPDATE: Spring 2019 Semester will begin for everyone on Tuesday February 19th. All rehearsals, auditions, and meetings that were originally scheduled for February 12th will now take place on Tuesday February 19th instead.
7pm
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2019
David Kim Master Class 2019
David Kim returns in 2019!
YOCJ is thrilled to announce our 2019 Master Class Clinician and soloist! David Kim, Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, returns! Mr. Kim will be performing the Bruch Violin Concerto in G Minor on Sunday January 20, 2019 at 2:30pm with our Symphonic Orchestra at…
3pm
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2019
Chamber Music Fundraiser
Calling all chamber music enthusiasts!!
We received such an overwhelming response and interest in chamber music for our 40th Anniversary Recital, that this spring, we are going to hold a special Spring Chamber Music Fundraiser Recital on Sunday March 31, 2019 at 3pm! This inaugural event will…
3pm
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2019
Spring 2019 Small Ensemble Concert
Come join us at the Plainsboro Recreation and Cultural Center for the Spring Small Ensembles Concert, on Sunday April 14, 2019 at 3pm. This performance features our “choirs” such as the Flute Ensemble, Woodwind Choir, Woodwind Chamber Players, Brass Choir, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Saxoph…
4pm
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2019
DBQ at Communiversity!
The Symphonic Double Bass Quartet is looking forward to performing at the Princeton ArtsFest Communiversity 2019! Come check out this ensemble, coached by Artistic Director, John Enz, at 4pm on the Palmer Square Stage! See you there!
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2019
Capital Philharmonic of NJ Side by Side Concert
As an extension of the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey Inaugural Youth Orchestra Festival that took place on Saturday January 26, 2019, the following select students from Symphonic Orchestra will have the opportunity to participate in this Side by Side concert. The location will be the Patriots…
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2019
Hershey Park CANCELLATION
We regret to inform you that the YOCJ Board of Trustees had to cancel the Hershey Park trip due to low numbers. All payments will be returned as follows:
Tues. April 9, 7pm to 7:30pm at the information table
Tues. April 16, 6:30 to 7:30pm at the information table
Thanks for your understanding!
3pm & 7pm
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2019
Spring 2019 Large Ensemble Concerts
The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey Spring Concerts at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, at 3pm & 7pm. The 3pm features the String Preparatory Orchestra, the Pro Arte Orchestra, and the Wind Symphony. The 7pm concert features the Saxophone Choir, the Symphonic Orchestra, as well as a…
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2019
New Student Auditions
New student auditions for the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey are held at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time. We look forward to meeting your young, talented musicians!
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
9am
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2019
Summer 2019 Band Camp
YOCJ is pleased to announce that we will be running a Summer 2019 Band Camp for students in 6th-9th grade! Please read below for details!
"Have fun playing music this summer! Join our Summer Band Camp and enjoy individual and group lessons. Learn a solo for a recital performance with…
7pm
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2019
Summer Band Camp Concert
Join us on Thursday, July 18, at 7 PM, at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North! YOCJ will be presenting a concert as the culmination of our musical endeavors for our first ever summer band camp!
8pm
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2019
YOCJ & The Piano Guys
YOCJ and The Piano Guys!
The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey is thrilled to announce that some of our students have been invited to perform with the Piano Guys! Specifically, 8 select YOCJ violinists will be performing with The Piano Guys on September 10th at the State Theatre New Jersey! Congra…
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2019
New Student Auditions
New student auditions for the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey are held at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time. We look forward to meeting your young, talented musicians!
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
5pm-7pm
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2019
Woodwind Placement Auditions
YOCJ instituted Woodwind Placement/Seating Auditions last season with great success. We will be holding these auditions once again on:
Tuesday 9/17/19
between 5pm & 7pm at
WWPHS North in the Music Wing.
These placement/seating auditions are for current YOCJ flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoo…
6:30pm
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2019
Fall 2019 Registration Night
All current students, new students from the June & September 2019 Auditions, and all parents are to attend our annual registration night meeting on Tuesday September 24th.
The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey Conducting Staff and Board of Trustees are excited to launch the 2019-2020 Season…
6:30pm
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2019
Tour 2020 Presentation
Save the date: Tuesday October 1st, 6:30pm at WWPHS North. YOCJ will make a brief presentation on our 2020 Tour to Finland and the Baltics, for ALL interested students, parents and families. SPO students and families can attend right after the 5pm rehearsal. All other students and families can come…
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2019
Uno Pizzeria & Grill Fundraiser
Save the date:
Wednesday November 6
for our first ever Uno Pizzeria & Grill fundraiser!
Why that Wednesday? This is the day before the NJ Teacher's Convention!
Here are the details!
YOCJ’s UNO Doughraiser!
Mark your calendar for November 6th - All day long!
Bring your ent…
6pm & 7pm
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2019
Parent Meetings / Family Night Fundraiser
Dec. 10th Family Night Fundraiser / Parent Meetings in Upper Dining Hall
Save the date for our first YOCJ Family Night Fundraiser / Parent's Meeting on Tuesday Dec. 10th. This year it’s no longer just the “Parent Meeting”, it’s also Family & FOOD! Take a break from making dinner, and bring…
3pm
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2019
Winter 2019 Small Ensemble Concert
Come join us at Mayo Hall at TCNJ for the Winter Small Ensembles Concert, on Sunday December 15, 2019 at 3pm. This performance features our chamber “choirs” such as the Flute Ensemble, Woodwind Choir, Brass Ensemble, Brass Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble.
7pm
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2019
3rd Annual Alumni Day
Calling all Alumni! Please join us for the following events:
**Tuesday December 17th: 3rd Annual Alumni Visitation Day**
Save the date, plan on stopping by to visit with us, and you could even bring your instrument and rehearse with your former ensembles! Let us know if you plan on coming…
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2020
Winter 2020 Large Ensemble Concert
YOCJ is thrilled to be back at
Kendall Hall at TCNJ!
Sunday, January 19, 2020
3pm:
String Preparatory Orchestra
Wind Symphony
Pro Arte Orchestra
7pm:
Saxophone Choir
Symphonic Orchestra,
featuring Angela Zator Nelson,
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Associate Principal Timpanist
(Photo…
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2020
New Student Auditions
New student auditions for the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey are held at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ~ students must register for an audition time. We look forward to meeting your young, talented musicians!
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
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2020
Spring Social
We will hold our annual Spring Social on Tuesday March 10th as follows:
5pm SPO rehearses
6pm to 6:30pm SPO Social
6pm Flute Ensemble rehearses
7pm Flute Ensemble Social
7pm All other rehearsals
8:30pm to 9pm Social for students in 7pm rehearsals
Be on the lookout for a mass em…
3pm
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2020
POSTPONED: 2nd Annual Chamber Music Recital
YOCJ will need to reschedule the March 22 Chamber Recital Fundraiser. All the weekend rehearsals previously scheduled for this performance are cancelled. We will keep everyone posted once we are able to reschedule. Please let us know if you have any questions at executivedirector@yocj.org
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2020
CANCELLED: Joshua Bell & NY Philharmonic
YOCJ has CANCELLED our trip to NY. YOCJ has decided that it is in the best interest of everyone to cancel the April 4 trip to see the NY Philharmonic. As of now, the NY Philharmonic is NOT issuing refunds, although that might change, given the new NYC ban on large gatherings for the remainder o…
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2020
POSTPONED: “Ensemble” Master Classes
YOCJ will need to reschedule our Ensemble Master Classes for the Fall 2020. We are still excited about our brand new format for our annual Master Class!
We will run separate but simultaneous Master Classes this year for the different instrumental families, bringing in many professional clinicians…
3pm
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2020
POSTPONED: Spring 2020 Small Ensemble Concert
YOCJ might need to cancel this concert, pending NJ mandates. We will keep you posted. This was originally scheduled for Sunday April 26, 2020 at 3pm. This performance features our “choirs” such as the Flute Ensemble, Woodwind Choir, Woodwind Chamber Players, Brass Choir, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone E…
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2020
CANCELLED: Spring 2020 Large Ensemble Concerts
YOCJ will cancel this concert, due to NJ mandates. Since the NJ schools will remained closed for the duration of this academic year, YOCJ will conclude our season with the Remote Learning Opportunities & Presentations that are being prepared by our talented conductors! We will extend our presen…
6pm & 7pm
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2020
Online Season Finale
Tuesday May 26 Grand Finale:
6pm Zoom Session & 7pm YouTube Livestream
The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey presented 2 exciting culminating events on Tuesday May 26. At 6pm, The Flute Ensemble held a Zoom Flute Presentation for those students and their immediate families. This featured a li…
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2020
ONLINE: New Student Auditions
NEW! Due to the current situation, YOCJ will run online auditions for the spring! Students must still register for an audition time. We will be accepting payment online as well. We look forward to meeting your young, talented musicians!
Click HERE for more information on auditions!
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2020
Cancelled: Summer 2020 Band Camp
YOCJ unfortunately needs to cancel the Virtual Summer Band Camp due to insufficient enrollment. Mr. Collins and Mr. Woodward are hoping to relaunch an in-person Summer Band Camp in 2021!
7pm
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2020
Cancelled: Summer 2020 Band Camp Concert
YOCJ unfortunately needs to cancel the Virtual Summer Band Camp due to insufficient enrollment. Mr. Collins and Mr. Woodward are hoping to relaunch an in-person Summer Band Camp in 2021!
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2020
New Student Online Auditions Fall 2020
Tuesday September 15th is the date for our Fall 2020 New Student Auditions. A successful audition secures your spot on our roster as we firm up our offerings this fall! These auditions will be held as ONLINE. Students must register for an audition time. We will be accepting payment online as well…
7pm
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2020
NEW DATE: Online Membership Meeting
Online Membership Meeting • Wednesday, September 30, 7pm
• Meet our conductors: Phillip Pugh, Brian Woodward, Jordan Smith, Scott Collins, Sandy Olson,
Chris Colaneri, Barbara Witmer & our new Symphonic Conductor, Nell Flanders from the Princeton Symphony Orchestra
• Meet the 2020-2021 YOC…
7pm
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2020
Early Fall Online Mini-Courses
We are SO pleased to launch the Fall 2020 semester of our 42nd season with these engaging online mini-courses. This semester will include an Early Fall Session and a Late Fall Session.
Click HERE to register completely online and learn more!
•Registration begins today, Tuesday, September 8 an…
7pm, 730pm, & 8pm
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2020
Special Fall 2020 Membership Meeting
Save the Date - Tues. 11/10 - SPECIAL Membership Meeting
We are excited to connect remotely with everyone during our Special Membership Meetings, to be held between our Online Mini-Courses.
When: Tuesday, November 10
Who: All current and newly accepted YOCJ students, regardless of whether…
7pm
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2020
Late Fall Online Mini-Courses
Late Fall Session | Nov. 17 to Dec. 15
• featuring the continuation of some Early Fall courses, and the start of brand new offerings!
Please let us know if you have any questions at all! Go here to learn more about our Late Fall Courses:
https://yocj.org/online-mini-courses/
4pm to 8pm
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2020
Chipotle Fundraiser!
Save the date! Wednesday November 18th, from 4pm to 8pm. YOCJ will host a fundraiser at Chipotle! Please mark your calendars. Thanks everyone!
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2020
Solo Adjudication Festival Event
YOCJ is keeping the music playing! Join us on Sunday December 13 for our first ever Solo Adjudication Festival! Simply click HERE to learn more about it and register!
6pm & 7:30pm
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2021
Select Festival Recital
Select Festival Recital: Tuesday January 5th
Click HERE to view our Electronic Program Booklet. The Select Festival Recital feature the top performers that were chosen by the adjudicators from the Solo Adjudication Festival.
Click the link below to go to the YouTube Livestream Premiere Event…
7pm
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2021
Rob Kapilow Zoom: Beethoven & The Pandemic
YOCJ is pleased to present Rob Kapilow - an American conductor, composer, and author: https://www.robkapilow.com/
Rob Kapilow will give a very relevant and interactive FREE Zoom presentation to YOCJ on Tuesday January 12th at 7pm entitled "Beethoven and The Pandemic." This presentation coincides…
7pm
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2021
Winter Online Mini-Courses
Winter Session | January 19 to February 16th
• Featuring the continuation of some Fall courses, and the start of brand new offerings!
•New course offerings will be posted mid to late December.
•Please let us know if you have any questions at all!
contactyocj@gmail.com
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2021
Pre-Spring Online Mini-Courses
Pre-Spring Session | February 23rd to March 23rd
We are thrilled to offer Performance oriented content for Session 4!
Some of our course offerings include:
• All Things Flute ~ Session 4, 7-8pm
• Performing Rounds & Canons for Middle School Strings, 5:30pm-6:30pm
• Performing Canons fro…
4pm to 8pm
46
2021
Panera Fundraiser
Save the date: Tuesday April 6th! YOCJ is pleased to announce we will hold our next restaurant fundraiser on Tuesday April 6th, 4pm to 8pm! Location: Panera Bread at the Nassau Park Pavilion near Target, Nassau Park Blvd., Princeton NJ 08540:
7pm
420
2021
Spring 2021 Master Classes
Our theme for Spring 2021 is Back to Performing! We have some fabulous plans in the works for YOCJ.
One of them is our Tuesday April 20th Master Class event. Bravo to the following students who were selected to perform! Zoom links will be shared with YOCJ members as well as private and public…
7pm
427
2021
Derek Bermel Composition Workshop #1
Derek Bermel Composition Workshop:
Tuesday April 27, 7-8pm OR
Saturday May 1, 7-8pm
(open to all instrumentalists – registration required – both workshops are identical.)
Composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel has been widely hailed for his creativity, theatricality, and virtuosity. Learn mo…
7pm
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2021
Derek Bermel Composition Workshop #2
Derek Bermel Composition Workshop:
Tuesday April 27, 7-8pm OR
Saturday May 1, 7-8pm
(open to all instrumentalists – registration required – both workshops are identical.)
Composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel has been widely hailed for his creativity, theatricality, and virtuosity. Learn mo…
5:15pm
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2021
Midori Workshop #1: How to Practice
Midori’s Workshop #1: How to Practice
Tues. May 11, 5:15pm-6:30pm
(open to all instrumentalists – registration required.)
In these unusual times, Midori hopes to help keep young musicians engaged, motivated, and excited!
Click HERE to submit your response!
7pm
514
2021
Midori’s Workshop #2: UN Messenger of Peace
Midori’s Workshop #2: Healing through Music: Midori’s role as a UN Messenger of Peace
Friday May 14, 7-8pm
(open to all instrumentalists – registration required.)
Midori’s message of hope and peace through the vehicle of music is powerful and inspiring.
Click HERE to submit your response…
7pm
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2021
Midori & YOCJ Virtual Concert
Midori / YOCJ Livestream Concert:
Tuesday June 1, 7pm
Program Booklet: Click HERE Livestream Link: https://youtu.be/9-EXzJjf9UU
In line with YOCJ's Back to Performing theme, we were thrilled to hold a Spring Residency with world-renowned violin virtuoso Midori! This program was made possible…
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2021
Outdoor Finale-CANCELLED
Outdoor Finale CANCELLED due to weather
Due to inclement weather, we will unfortunately need to cancel our outdoor event. We will truly miss seeing everyone. We will email Senior Booklets to those who submitted their bios. Stay tuned for more information on how to commit for the 2021-2022 season…
615
2021
New Student Auditions (Strings/Winds)
Tuesday June 15th is the date for our Strings/Woodwinds/Brass Late Spring 2021 New Student Auditions. A successful audition secures your spot on our roster! These auditions will be held as ONLINE. Students must register for an audition time. We will be accepting payment online as well. We look forw…
616
2021
New Student Auditions (Percussion)
Wednesday June 16th is the date for our Percussion Late Spring 2021 New Student Auditions. A successful audition secures your spot on our roster! These auditions will be held as ONLINE if need be. Students must register for an audition time. We will be accepting payment online as well. We look forw…
7pm
622
2021
Midori & YOCJ Virtual Concert REBROADCAST
Save the date!! YOCJ was very fortunate to have been selected for the Midori Orchestra Residency Program! Because of the unfortunate technical problems during the 2nd movement of the Concertino Livestream, the Midori Team has fixed the issue and has generously offered to provide an additional showi…
712
2021
Summer Chamber Music Camp
Save the dates! Registration begins Saturday May 1st. Camp runs July 12-16 and/or July 19-23 on the campus of Rider University. Click HERE for more information on how to register.
YOCJ is pleased to announce our Summer 2021 Chamber Music Camp for students in 6th-12th grade, held on the campus…
716
2021
Chamber Camp Concert No. 1
YOCJ is thrilled to present a culminating concert performance for our first ever Summer Chamber Music Camp! The date of this end-of-the-week concert is Friday July 16th. The performance time will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
11am
723
2021
Chamber Camp Concert No. 2
YOCJ is thrilled to present a culminating concert performance for Week #2 of our first ever Summer Chamber Music Camp! The date of this end-of-the-week concert is Friday July 23rd. The performance time will be 11:00 AM.
914
2021
New Student Auditions
New Student Auditions
9/14/2021
Tuesday September 14th is the TARGET date for our Fall 2021 New Student Auditions. A successful audition secures your spot on our roster! YOCJ intends to hold these auditions in-person instead of online. Students must register for an audition time. We wil…
927
2021
Registration Night: Monday Ensembles
Monday ensembles will register on Mon. Sept. 27th, time TBA
The Monday ensembles include:
*Wind Symphony
*Pro Arte Orchestra
*Percussion Ensemble
Ensemble assignments will be emailed ASAP.
More information is coming soon!
YOCJ will temporarily rehearse at the Prince of Peace Lutheran…
928
2021
Registration Night: Tuesday Ensembles
Tuesday ensembles will register on Tues. Sept. 28th, time TBA
The Tuesday ensembles include:
*String Preparatory Orchestra
*Symphonic Orchestra
*Flute Ensemble
*Saxophone Ensemble
*Saxophone Choir
Ensemble assignments will be emailed ASAP.
More information is coming soon!
YOCJ will…
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2021
Monday Rehearsals Commence!
LOCATION
YOCJ will temporarily rehearse at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church this fall. The West Windsor-Plainsboro School District is currently not allowing outside groups to rent their facilities. YOCJ will return to High School North once we are allowed to do so.
We are so plea…
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2021
Tuesday Rehearsals Commence!
LOCATION
YOCJ will temporarily rehearse at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church this fall. The West Windsor-Plainsboro School District is currently not allowing outside groups to rent their facilities. YOCJ will return to High School North once we are allowed to do so.
We are so plea…
1115
2021
Classico Tomato Pie Monday Fundraiser
Save the dates! Monday November 15 and Tuesday November 16. YOCJ is running an ALL-DAY fundraisers on BOTH dates. YOCJ receives 20% of all sales made by YOCJ students, families, and friends. Show the flyer and help support YOCJ!
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2021
Classico Tomato Pie Tuesday Fundraiser
Save the dates! Monday November 15 and Tuesday November 16. YOCJ is running an ALL-DAY fundraisers on BOTH dates. YOCJ receives 20% of all sales made by YOCJ students, families, and friends. Show the flyer and help support YOCJ!
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2021
GivingTuesday 2021 and more!
GivingTuesday 2021:
...is right around the corner: Tuesday November 30th.
Please keep in mind that YOCJ is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Click HERE for more information on how to donate!
Click HERE to view our musically-themed Giving Platforms. Donations could b…
7pm
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2021
Winter Small Ensemble Concert
We are so excited about our 1st concert of the 2021-2022 season! Please read all the details below and let us know if you have any questions.
EVENT:
Winter Small Ensemble Concert
PERFORMERS:
Brass Choir
Brass Ensemble
Flute Choir
Percussion Ensemble
Saxophone Ensemble
Woodwind Choir
WHEN…
3pm & 7pm
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2022
Winter Large Ensemble Concerts
YOCJ will hold the Winter Large Ensemble Concerts on Sunday January 23rd, 2022
at the Yvonne Theater, Rider University
The timings are as follows:
3pm Concert
Wind Symphony
String Preparatory Orchestra
Pro Arte Orchestra
7pm Concert
Saxophone Choir
Symphonic Orchestra, featuring Davi…
131
2022
New Student Auditions
New Student Auditions
Monday January 31st is the date for our Spring 2022 New Student Auditions. A successful audition secures your spot on our roster! YOCJ intends to hold these auditions in-person instead of online. Students must register for an audition time. We will be accepting paymen…
6pm & 8pm
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2022
Monday Master Classes 2022
YOCJ 2022 Master Classes with David Kim, Princeton Symphony Orchestra Clinicians, & Dr. Wonki Lee
We are thrilled to be holding live Masterclasses for ALL instruments this spring at the Prince of Peace Church!
Monday, March 28th
6pm – 7:30pm Woodwind Masterclass, Sanctuary
Princeton Sym…
6pm & 7:30pm
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2022
Tuesday Master Classes 2022
YOCJ 2022 Master Classes with David Kim, Princeton Symphony Orchestra Clinicians, & Dr. Wonki Lee
We are thrilled to be holding live Masterclasses for ALL instruments this spring at the Prince of Peace Church!
Monday, March 28th
6pm – 7:30pm Woodwind Masterclass, Sanctuary
Princeton Sym…
4:30pm
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2022
Spring Small Ensembles Concert
Save the Date! Saturday, April 2, 2022, 4:30pm - that's the date for our Spring Small Ensemble Concert. This year we will be at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Which ensembles will perform?
* Brass Ensemble
* Brass Choir
* Flute Choir
* Percussion Ensemble
* Saxophone Ensemble
* Woodwind…
3pm
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2022
Chamber Music Fundraiser Recital
YOCJ is excited to bring back our Chamber Music Fundraiser Recital!
This event exclusively raises funds for the YOCJ Senior Scholarship.
Very soon, we will be able to announce all the selected chamber groups that will perform at the upcoming Chamber Recital Fundraiser, which will be followed by a…
3pm & 7pm
522
2022
Spring Large Ensemble Concerts
YOCJ will hold the Spring Large Ensemble Concerts on Sunday May 22, 2022
Yvonne Theater, Rider University
The timings are as follows:
3pm Concert
Wind Symphony
String Preparatory Orchestra
Pro Arte Orchestra
Pro Arte Orchestra & Wind Symphony
7pm Concert
Saxophone Choir
Sympho…
9am-Noon
627
2022
Summer Band Camp Commences
YOCJ is thrilled to start organizing Summer Camps for 2022! Be sure to save these dates. Thanks to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for hosting both camps!
**Click HERE to register and learn more about both camps!**
• YOCJ seeks to bridge the gap between our Spring and Fall semesters with…
1pm
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2022
Summer Band Camp Final Concert
The Summer Band Camp will be presenting their Final Concert on Friday July 8th at 1pm. Thanks to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for hosting the concerts and both camps!
• YOCJ seeks to bridge the gap between our Spring and Fall semesters with our camps.
• YOCJ will follow safety guidelines…
9am-Noon
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2022
Summer Chamber Camp Commences | Week 1
YOCJ is thrilled to start organizing Summer Camps for 2022! Be sure to save these dates and stay tuned for more information. Thanks to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for hosting both camps!
**Click HERE to register and learn more about both camps!**
• YOCJ seeks to bridge the gap between…
11am
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2022
Week #1 Chamber Camp Recital
YOCJ's first week of the Summer Chamber Music Camp will culminate in a FREE recital on Friday July 15 at 11am. This concert will feature saxophone, woodwind, and string groups at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Sanctuary. Come join us for a delightful hour of chamber music! This program has bee…
9am-Noon
718
2022
Summer Chamber Camp Commences | Week 2
YOCJ is thrilled to start organizing Summer Camps for 2022! Be sure to save these dates and stay tuned for more information. Thanks to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for hosting both camps!
**Click HERE to register and learn more about both camps!**
• YOCJ seeks to bridge the gap between…
11am
722
2022
Week #2 Chamber Camp Recital
YOCJ's second week of the Summer Chamber Music Camp will culminate in a FREE recital on Friday July 22 at 11am. This concert will feature string groups at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Sanctuary. Come join us for a delightful hour of chamber music! This program has been made possible in part…
913
2022
New Student Auditions
Tuesday September 13th 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!
Auditions will…
927
2022
Fall 2022 Registration Night
REGISTRATION NIGHT
This night features:
•Tuition Payment (see fees below) via check payable to YOCJ
•Parent Volunteer Buyout Option
•Orientation Meeting
•Meet your conductor
•Music Folder distribution at the conclusion
•Discounted Merchandise sale - cash or checks only accepted
(Hoodies $25…
6pm & 7pm
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2022
Winter Parent Meeting
All YOCJ Parents, new and returning, are welcomed to join us for a brief Parents Meeting on Tuesday December 6. There are two options: 6pm to 6:30pm OR 7pm to 7:30pm. Both meetings are identical. These meetings will be held in the Upper Dining Hall of WWPHSN.
Topics include:
*Upcoming concerts…
7:30pm
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2022
Winter Small Ensemble Concert
We are so excited about our 1st concert of the 2022-2023 season! Please read all the available details below and let us know if you have any questions.
EVENT:
Winter Small Ensemble Concert
PERFORMERS:
Flute Choir
Saxophone Ensemble
Woodwind Choir
Brass Choir & Brass Ensemble
Percussion…
3pm & 8pm
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2023
Winter Large Ensemble Concerts
YOCJ will hold the Winter Large Ensemble Concerts on Sunday January 15, 2023
at Kendall Hall, TCNJ
Snow date: Sunday January 29, 2023
The timings are as follows:
3pm Concert
Wind Symphony
String Preparatory Orchestra
Pro Arte Orchestra
8pm Concert
Saxophone Choir
Symphonic Orchest…
131
2023
New Student Auditions
Tuesday January 31st 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 m…
7pm
37
2023
Masterclasses: Strings, Woodwinds, Saxophone, & Percussion
We are pleased to hold Spring Masterclasses for the following instrumental families on Tuesday March 7th!
The deadline to submit your video audition will be Sunday February 26.
**Click HERE to submit your application!**
STRINGS - William Harvey, Violinist and PSO soloist for the Saturday M…
7pm
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2023
Billy Hunter Brass Masterclass
YOCJ is pleased to announce that our soloist for the 2022-2023 Season will be Trumpet player Billy Hunter. Mr. Hunter is currently Principal Trumpet with the Metropolitan Opera in New York and Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra in Chicago. He will be performing the A…
7pm
325
2023
Chamber Music Fundraiser Recital
YOCJ is excited to present our Annual Chamber Music Fundraiser Recital on Saturday March 25 at 7pm.
This event exclusively raises funds for the YOCJ Senior Scholarship.
The 7pm evening recital will take place at the Plainsboro Recreation & Cultural Center.
The recital will be followed by a…
6pm & 7pm
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2023
Spring Parent Meeting
All YOCJ Parents, both spring-only and year-round, are welcomed to join us for a brief Parents Meeting on Tuesday April 18. There are two options: 6pm to 6:30pm OR 7pm to 7:30pm. Both meetings are identical. These meetings will be held in the Upper Dining Hall of WWPHSN.
Topics include:
*Upcomi…
3pm
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2023
Spring Small Ensemble Concert
We are so excited about our Spring Small Ensemble concert! Please read all the available details below and let us know if you have any questions. More information is coming soon!
EVENT:
Spring Small Ensemble Concert
PERFORMERS:
Brass Choir
Brass Ensemble
Flute Choir
Percussion Ensemble…
425
2023
On The Border Restaurant Fundraiser
On The Border Tuesday April 25 Restaurant Fundraiser
Save the Date! Tuesday, April 25 is our next restaurant fundraiser at On The Border. We need 30 commitments in order to hold this fundraiser. Click HERE to commit! Eating-in, ordering online, or picking up to go works for the fundraiser! Be sure…
3pm & 7:30pm
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2023
Spring 2023 Large Ensemble Concerts
YOCJ will hold the Spring Large Ensemble Concerts on Sunday May 21, 2023
Location: West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
90 Grovers Mill Road Plainsboro NJ 08536
The timings are as follows:
3pm Concert
Wind Symphony
String Preparatory Orchestra
Pro Arte Orchestra
7:30pm Concert
S…
66
2023
New Student Auditions
Tuesday June 6th 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…
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2023
Washington D.C. Tour
YOCJ is thrilled to initiate our return to touring with an exciting domestic trip for the Summer of 2023! We anticipate that this trip will fit into your end-of-the-school-year calendar and summer camp plans!
Our trip is being planned by Tour Resource Consultants (TRC.) Dates: Friday June 23 to…
10am
624
2023
World War II Memorial – Tour Concert
Families, Friends, & Supporters ~ Join us at 10am on Saturday June 24, at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. for one of YOCJ's Tour concerts! Hear selections from the String Orchestra, the Wind Symphony, and the combined Full Orchestra. Featured composers include Aaron Copland, Camill…
10am
625
2023
Jefferson Memorial – Tour Concert
Families, Friends, & Supporters ~ Join us at 10am on Sunday June 25, at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. for one of YOCJ's Tour concerts! Hear selections from the String Orchestra, the Wind Symphony, and the combined Full Orchestra. Featured composers include Aaron Copland, Camille Sai…
9am-Noon
710
2023
Summer Chamber Music Camps Week #1
SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, West Windsor NJ
Week #1: Monday July 10 – Friday July 14, 9am – Noon
Friday July 14, 11am Recital for family & friends
Week #2: Monday July 17 – Friday July 21, 9am – Noon
Friday July 21, 11am Recital for family & friends…
10:30am
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2023
Week #1 Summer Chamber Music Recital
Join us for the culminating recital of all the various chamber ensembles from Week #1 of the YOCJ Summer Chamber Music Camp. This performance will feature groups from the Saxophone Division, String Division, and Woodwind Division. Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Sanctuary.
9am-Noon
717
2023
Summer Chamber Music Camps Week #2
SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, West Windsor NJ
Week #1: Monday July 10 – Friday July 14, 9am – Noon
Friday July 14, 11am Recital for family & friends
Week #2: Monday July 17 – Friday July 21, 9am – Noon
Friday July 21, 11am Recital for family & friends…
11am
721
2023
Week #2 Summer Chamber Camp Recital
Join us for the culminating recital of all the various chamber ensembles from Week #2 of the YOCJ Summer Chamber Music Camp. This performance will feature groups from the String Division. Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Sanctuary.
912
2023
Fall 2023 New Student Auditions
Tuesday September 12th 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!
Auditions will…
7pm
926
2023
Fall 2023 Registration Night
REGISTRATION NIGHT
This night features:
•Tuition Payment (see fees below) via check payable to YOCJ
•Parent Volunteer Buyout Option
•Orientation Meeting
•Meet your conductor
•Music Folder distribution at the conclusion
•Discounted Merchandise sale – cash or checks only accepted
WHEN
Tues…
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2023
First Rehearsal – Fall 2023
YOCJ rehearsals will commence on Tuesday October 3.
Please note that our first rehearsal will be at Community Middle School. All subsequent rehearsals will be back at WWPHS North.
On Tuesday October 3, at Community Middle School (95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro 08536), the rehearsal schedule…
6pm & 7pm
1010
2023
Austria Tour 2024 Parent Meeting
Austria Tour 2024 - Parent Meeting Oct. 10
YOCJ families ~ Parents are invited to attend our first Tour meeting on Tuesday October 10 at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North, Upper Dining Hall. For your convenience we will hold 2 identical meetings: 6pm to 6:30pm and 7pm to 7:30pm. We are del…
4pm-8pm
1114
2023
Panera Fundraiser
Save the date for a Panera Fundraiser as follows:
Tuesday November 14
4pm to 8pm
Panera Bread
15 Schalks Crossing Road
Plainsboro NJ 08536
Be sure to mention the code FUND4U so YOCJ can earn 25% of the sales!
6pm & 7pm
1212
2023
Winter Parent Meeting
All YOCJ Parents, new and returning, are welcomed to join us for a brief Parents Meeting on Tuesday December 12. There are two options: 6pm to 6:30pm OR 7pm to 7:30pm. Both meetings are identical. These meetings will be held in the Upper Dining Hall of WWPHSN.
Topics include:
*Upcoming co…
7pm
1216
2023
Winter Small Ensemble Concert 2023
We are so excited about our 1st Winter concert of the 2023-2024 season! Please read all the available details below and let us know if you have any questions.
EVENT:
Winter Small Ensemble Concert
PERFORMERS:
Flute Choir
Saxophone Ensemble
Woodwind Choir
Brass Ensemble
Percus…
6pm & 8:30pm
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2023
Winter 2023 Student Socials
YOCJ is thrilled to bring back our seasonal Student Socials, which happen during the last 30 minutes of the large rehearsal blocks -- see below for details. Student pick-up times are the same as normal.
Student Socials feature delicious snacks and drinks, provided by parents. (Stay tuned for Sig…
2:30pm & 8pm
114
2024
Winter Large Ensemble Concert 2024
YOCJ will hold the Winter Large Ensemble Concerts on Sunday January 14, 2024
at Kendall Hall, TCNJ
Snow date: Sunday January 21, 2024
The timings are as follows:
2:30pm Concert (no longer 3pm)
Wind Symphony
String Preparatory Orchestra
Pro Arte Orchestra
8pm Concert
Saxophone Choir…
4pm
123
2024
New Student Auditions
Tuesday January 23, 2024 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 f…
4pm-8pm
130
2024
Chipotle Fundraiser
Join YOCJ at Chipotle on Tuesday January 30th from 4pm to 8pm, before or after your regular rehearsals!
Stay tuned for the hew code to help us raise 33% of all profits that come from our fundraiser.
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2024
Spring 2024 Semester Commences
YOCJ rehearsals for the Spring 2024 semester will commence on Tuesday January 30 at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North.
The planned rehearsal schedule is currently as follows:
5:00pm – 6:30pm String Preparatory Orchestra – Orchestra Room
6:00pm – 7:00pm Flute Choir – Room 104
6:4…
7pm
227
2024
Masterclass 2024: Dr. Paul Cohen, Saxophone
February 27 - Dr. Paul Cohen, Saxophone
On Tuesday February 27, Dr. Paul Cohen, Saxophone professor from Rutgers University will present a Saxophone Masterclass for all members of the YOCJ Saxophone program from 7pm - 9pm in the WWPHSN Theater. Stay tuned for more details on both events!
6pm & 8:30pm
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2024
Spring 2024 Student Socials
YOCJ is thrilled to bring back our seasonal Student Socials, which happen during the last 30 minutes of the large rehearsal blocks -- see below for details. Student pick-up times are the same as normal.
Student Socials feature delicious snacks and drinks, provided by parents. (Stay tuned for Sig…
326
2024
Spring Break
On Tuesday March 26, there are NO YOCJ rehearsals due to the WWP Spring Break. All WWP school buildings are closed. See you next on Tuesday April 2nd! Let us know if you have any questions!
6pm, 7pm, & 8pm
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2024
Masterclass 2024: Ranaan Meyer
April 2nd - Ranaan Meyer
Multi Grammy winning, Emmy award winning, and Gold record Double Bassist Ranaan Meyer is most known as a founding member and performer with the string trio Time for Three, Founder and Artistic Director of Honeywell Arts Academy, and as a solo performing artist, composer a…
6pm & 7pm
49
2024
Spring Parent Meeting
All YOCJ Parents, new and returning, are welcomed to join us for a brief Parents Meeting on
Tuesday April 9th. There are two options: 6pm to 6:30pm OR 7pm to 7:30pm. Both meetings are identical. These meetings will be held in the Upper Dining Hall of WWPHSN.
Topics include:
*Upcoming concerts…
7pm
413
2024
Spring 2024 Small Ensemble Concert
We are so excited about our 1st Spring concert of 2024! Please read all the available details below and let us know if you have any questions.
EVENT:
Spring Small Ensemble Concert
PERFORMERS:
Flute Choir
Saxophone Ensemble
Woodwind Choir
Symphonic Woodwinds
Brass Choir &…
7pm
420
2024
Chamber Music Fundraiser Recital
YOCJ is once again organizing the much anticipated 4th Annual Chamber Music Recital on Sat. April 20 at 7pm at the Princeton Of Peace Lutheran Church (POP).
Donations at the Chamber Music Recital can be made via cash, check, Zelle, or PayPal. All proceeds go exclusively to the 4th Annual Seni…
3pm & 7:30pm
511
2024
Spring 2024 Spring Large Ensemble Concert
YOCJ will hold the Spring Large Ensemble Concerts on Saturday May 11, 2024
Location: West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
90 Grovers Mill Road Plainsboro NJ 08536
The timings are as follows:
3pm Concert
Wind Symphony
String Preparatory Orchestra
Pro Arte Orchestra
7:30pm Concert…
64
2024
New Student Auditions
Tuesday June 4, 2024 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 m…
7:30pm
621
2024
Austria Bon Voyage Concert
Join us on Friday June 21 at 7:30pm for an informal Austria Bon Voyage Concert at Community Middle School Theater. Free Admission. Sample some of the fabulous music our ensembles are preparing to take on tour to Vienna, Salzburg and the Esterhazy Palace. The Tour Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Saxop…
9am-Noon
78
2024
Week #1 Summer Chamber Camp
SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, West Windsor NJ
REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!
Week #1: July 8-12, 2024, 9am – Noon (STRINGS & WOODWINDS)
Friday July 12th, 11am Recital for family & friends
Week #2: July 15-19, 2024, 9am – Noon (STRINGS & SAXOPHONES)…
11am
712
2024
Chamber Camp Student Recital Week #1
Families, friends, and teachers, please save the date: Friday July 12 at 11am. Join us for the culminating performance of the week - the student recital featuring all the chamber music that the participants learned throughout the course of the camp. Week #1 features the string division and the wood…
9am-Noon
715
2024
Week #2 Summer Chamber Camp
SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, West Windsor NJ
REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!
Week #1: July 8-12, 2024, 9am – Noon (STRINGS & WOODWINDS)
Friday July 12th, 11am Recital for family & friends
Week #2: July 15-19, 2024, 9am – Noon (STRINGS & SAXOPHONES)…
11am
719
2024
Chamber Camp Student Recital Week #2
Families, friends, and teachers, please save the date: Friday July 19 at 11am. Join us for the culminating performance of the week - the student recital featuring all the chamber music that the participants learned throughout the course of the camp. Week #1 features the string division and the saxo…
910
2024
New Student Auditions
Tuesday September 10, 2024 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!
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7pm
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Registration Night
REGISTRATION NIGHT
This night features:
•Balance of Tuition Payment (see fees below) via Zelle or check payable to YOCJ
•Parent Volunteer Buyout $100 Option
•Orientation Meeting
•Meet your conductor
•Music Folder distribution at the conclusion
•Merchandise sale – Zelle, cash or checks accept…
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First Rehearsal – Fall 2024
YOCJ rehearsals will commence on Tuesday October 1.
Please note that our first rehearsal will be at
Community Middle School (CMS)
95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro 08536
Tuesday Oct. 1st CMS Schedule:
5:00pm – 6:30pm String Preparatory Orchestra – Orchestra Room #611
6:00pm – 7:00pm Flute…
7pm
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2024
Winter Small Ensemble Concert 2024
We are so excited about our 1st Winter concert of the 2024-2025 season! Please read all the available details below and let us know if you have any questions. Details are subject to change. Please check here periodically for any updates.
EVENT:
Winter Small Ensemble Concert
PERFORMERS…
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2025
Winter Large Ensemble Concerts 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 William…
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2025
January 2025 Student Auditions
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!
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7pm
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2025
Masterclass: Saxophones
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.
7pm
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2025
Masterclasses: Woodwind, Brass, String, Percussion
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 Tem…
7pm
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2025
Chamber Music Fundraiser Recital
YOCJ is once again organizing the much anticipated 5th Annual Chamber Music Recital on Sunday April 6, 7pm at the Princeton Of Peace Lutheran Church (POP).
Donations at the Chamber Music Recital can be made via cash, check, Zelle, or PayPal. All proceeds go exclusively to the 5th Annual Senior Sch…
7pm
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2025
Spring Small Ensemble Concert
We are so excited about our 1st Spring concert of 2025! Please read all the available details below and let us know if you have any questions.
EVENT:
Spring Small Ensemble Concert
PERFORMERS:
Flute Choir
Saxophone Ensemble
Saxophone Quartet
Woodwind Choir
Symphonic Woodwinds…
3pm & 7pm
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Spring Large Ensemble Concerts
YOCJ will hold the Spring Large Ensemble Concerts on Sunday May 18, 2025
Location: West Windsor Plainsboro High School SOUTH
346 Clarksville Road, West Windsor NJ 08550
The timings are as follows:
3pm Concert
Wind Symphony
String Preparatory Orchestra
Pro Arte Orchestra
7pm Concert
S…
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June 2025 Student Auditions
Tuesday June 3, 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 m…
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Summer Chamber Camp Week #1
YOCJ is thrilled to launch our 5th Annual Summer Chamber Music Camp in July 2025 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church! Week #1, July 7 - 11 features our String Division and Woodwind Division. Click HERE to learn more!
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2025
Summer Chamber Camp Week #2
YOCJ is thrilled to launch the second week our 5th Annual Summer Chamber Music Camp in July 2025 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church! Week #2, July 14 - 18 features our String Division, Saxophone Division, and the brand new Percussion Division! Click HERE to learn more!