Established in 1990, the NJSO’s Greater Newark Youth Orchestras give all qualified middle- and high-school students—especially minority youth—the opportunity to study weekly with NJSO musicians and gain performance experience in an encouraging and motivating environment. The program is comprised of three separate ensembles (Youth Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Violin Ensemble) which perform two full concerts each year. Additionally, the Youth Orchestra performs a side-by-side concert with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.
PROGRAM FEATURES
- Free weekly instruction with NJSO musicians and conductors
- Annual winter and spring performance opportunities
- Annual side-by-side concert at NJPAC with the NJSO (Youth Orchestra only)
- Concerto competition and chamber music program
- Peer exchange with other talented young musicians
- Complimentary tickets to select NJSO concerts
REHEARSAL DAYS & LOCATION
Saturdays 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
September – May
Bradley Hall, Rutgers University-Newark campus
110 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey
AUDITION INFORMATION
Musicians between the ages of 10-18 are invited to audition. Auditions are held in May and September for all instruments and in January for select instruments.
Next Audition:
Auditions for the 2010–2011 Greater Newark Youth Orchestras will be held for all orchestral instruments on the morning of Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Rutgers-Newark University in Bradley Hall. The auditions will be judged by a panel of NJSO musicians who coach the GNYO program; acceptance will be based on audition requirements which demonstrate ability as well as GNYO's instrumental need. To schedule an audition, please complete the application form below; applications are due by Wednesday, September 1, 2010. For more information, please call Stacy Beltran, Assistant of Education & Community Engagement, at 973.624.3713, ext. 268, or email her at sbeltran@njsymphony.org.
Application form and audition requirements for GNYO [PDF]
GNYO ALUMNI INFORMATION
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE GREATER NEWARK YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
Please contact the Assistant of Education & Community Engagement at 973.624.3713 ext. 268.
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“I love the moment on stage when we’re about to perform the concert. We’ve put so much time, work and rehearsal into learning everything, and it’s so exciting right when everything is about to start. It’s so fun sharing all of that with the audience.”
-Sonya, Greater Newark Chamber Orchestra violinist
“This has been the best program I
have ever been in. I love the people there, the conductor, everyone! The repertoire is excellent!”
-Rashad, Greater Newark Youth Orchestra cellist
“Being in this program helps young kids do things that they didn’t know they could do. The best is that it’s helped build my confidence. I learn a lot, but I have a lot of fun at the same time.”
- Antonio, Greater Newark Chamber Orchestra bassist
“[My daughter] definitely practices a lot more and a lot better. I can hear how much she’s grown musically as a result. She’s also developing stronger ensemble skills. She feels a real responsibility to the group to do her best.”
- Marlene, Greater Newark Violin Ensemble parent |
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GNYO MEMBER INFORMATION
2010–11 Absence Form |
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2010–11 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE |
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Fall Semester – 9 Rehearsals – All rehearsals are from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm unless noted |
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September 25 |
ALL STUDENTS “Get-to-know-you” icebreaker event |
October 2 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE Strings only |
October 9 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE Strings only |
October 16 |
No Rehearsal |
October 23 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
October 30 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
November 6 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
November 13 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
November 20 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
November 27 |
No Rehearsal –Thanksgiving Holiday |
December 4 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
December 11 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
December 18 |
Holiday Party (1:30 pm) and Concert (3 pm)
Location: Science Park High School—260 Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ |
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WINTER BREAK: December 19 – January 7 |
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| Spring Semester – 12 Rehearsals – All rehearsals are from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm unless noted |
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January 8 |
GNYO/GNCO |
January 15 |
GNYO/GNCO |
January 22 |
GNYO/GNCO |
January 29 |
GNYO/GNCO |
February 5 |
GNYO/GNCO (Concerto Competition Auditions) |
February 12 |
GNYO Side-by-side concert @ NJPAC / GNCO Rehearsal |
February 19 |
No Rehearsal |
February 26 |
No Rehearsal |
March 5 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
March 12 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE (GNYO Gives Back Day) |
March 19 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
March 26 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
April 2 |
No Rehearsal |
April 9 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
April 16 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
April 23 |
No Rehearsal |
April 30 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE |
May 7 |
GNYO/GNCO/GNVE Spring Concert and Reception (7 pm)
Location: Science Park High School—260 Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ |
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The NJSO is grateful to the following supporters of the Greater Newark Youth Orchestras:
The Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation
The Merck Company Foundation
New Jersey State Council on the Arts
The George A. Ohl Foundation
Drs. Algernon and Elois Rogers-Phillips
PSEG
The Turrell Fund
The TeleTech Foundation |
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