About The Pro Arte Orchestra

The Pro Arte Orchestra (PAO), also under the baton of Phillip Pugh, is Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey’s middle level string orchestra.

PAO not only performs standard string orchestra literature but also combines with the Wind Symphony on each concert to perform as a full symphonic orchestra. Sample repertoire includes Finlandia by Sibelius, Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco, Haydn’s Symphony No. 8, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. Recently, the strings of the Pro Arte Orchestra have performed such repertoire as Dag Wiren’s Serenade for Strings, and Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances No. 3.

Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Audition to join YOCJ

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. Recommendation by the student’s private teacher is required. Homeschoolers are also invited to audition!

Click HERE for complete audition information and upcoming DATES.