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 Sign Up Genius Links!) These events give our students a fun opportunity to socialize and get to know each other beyond the rehearsals and concerts.
Tuesday March 19th
First Social:
5pm Parents drop off Food/Drink in the Upper Dining Hall
(SPO students go straight to rehearsal)
6pm-6:30pm Social
Second Social:
7pm Parents drop off Food/Drink in the Upper Dining Hall
(Students go straight to rehearsals)
8:30pm-9pm Social
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 Sign Up Genius Links!) These events give our students a fun opportunity to socialize and get to know each other beyond the rehearsals and concerts.
Students who are going to Austria – this is a great chance to chat with different students as you think about who you will list on the Roommate Request survey that will be released in the coming months. (Keep in mind that you could also select “match me up with someone my age” on this survey as well.)
Parents:
Click HERE in order to contribute food, drinks, etc.,
There are even slots to volunteer to assist (which would count as a Parent Volunteer opportunity.)
Tuesday December 19th
First Social:
5pm Parents drop off Food/Drink in the Upper Dining Hall
(SPO students go straight to rehearsal)
6pm-6:30pm Social
Second Social:
7pm Parents drop off Food/Drink in the Upper Dining Hall
(Students go straight to rehearsals)
8:30pm-9pm Social
*Students in Flute Choir and Saxophone Ensemble-only, your rehearsals will be done by this date. You are welcome to attend either social! Let us know if you have any questions.
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!
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 delighted to host the owners of Firebird Fine Arts Tours, Kathie & Philip Schmoll, who have traveled all the way from Dresden, Germany! Here are some handy links:
Austria Tour webpage
Austria Tour Highlights PPT
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 more information on auditions!
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
Saxophone Choir
Symphonic Orchestra, featuring the Senior Concerto Competition Winner:
Sanjay Kaushik performs the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
TICKET PRICES
$20 Adults
$15 Seniors & Students
YOCJ Students: FREE
Public & Private Music Teachers: FREE:
Teachers: Please email Mrs. Epps at executivedirector@yocj.org to reserve your comp tickets!
TICKET OPTIONS
*All tickets are valid for either or BOTH concerts!
1. Ticket Sales during Tuesday May 7 Rehearsals
(Cash, Checks, Zelle accepted)
2. Purchase tickets at the Sunday May 11 Concert at WWPHSN
(Cash, Checks, Zelle accepted)
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 & Brass Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
WHEN:
4:45pm Percussion Ensemble arrives & rehearses
5:15pm Parents drop off Brass, Symphonic Woodwinds, Woodwind Choir
5:45pm Parents drop off Flute Choir, Saxophones
6:45pm Theater opens
7:00pm Concert
WHERE:
Community Middle School
95 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro NJ 08536
(across the street from WWPHSN)
COST:
$15 Adults
$10 Seniors & Students
Zelle (via executivedirector@yocj.org), Cash and checks accepted (no credit cards at this concert)
YOCJ Students: FREE
Public & Private Music Teachers: FREE
*Students, please invite your music teachers and have them email Mrs. Epps at
executivedirector@yocj.org
ahead of time!
STUDENT CONCERT ATTIRE:
All-black attire for all students:
1A. Long-sleeved black blouse/dress shirt with black dress pants/long skirt (floor- or ankle-length). Black ties optional.
OR
1B. Floor- or ankle-length black dress (with sleeves)
AND
2. Black dress shoes (closed-toe, no sandals) with long black dress socks/stockings
ACCESSIBILITY:
Please give us advanced notice if you have any special accessibility requests. Click HERE to view our accessibility page on our website.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
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!
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
6:45pm – 9:00pm Percussion Ensemble / Large Ensemble – Band Room
7:00pm – 9:00pm Wind Symphony | Breakdown as follows:
*Brass Ensemble: 7:00pm in Room 101, followed by full Wind Symphony in Band Room
*Woodwinds: 7:00pm in Room A101, followed by full Wind Symphony in Band Room
7:00pm – 9:00pm Pro Arte Orchestra – Choir Room (301)
7:00pm – 9:00pm Symphonic Orchestra – Orchestra Room | Breakdown as follows:
*Brass Choir: TBD asap, Room 101
*Symphonic Woodwinds: TBD asap, Room A102
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 for more information on auditions!
