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What We Offer
Established in 1977, the New Jersey State Youth Orchestra (NJSYO) serves the region and the state by providing young people with outstanding music education and community performance opportunities in preparatory, intermediate and advanced orchestras and advanced ensembles under the direction of professional musicians and music educators. During the course of its 40+ year history, the NJSYO has contributed to the musical education and careers of thousands of young people. The NJSYO is a non-profit organization administered and run solely by volunteers from the community.
Board Meetings
The NJSYO Board is meeting monthly at the Middletown Arts Center. Please check the calendar and let us know if you'd like to join us!
NJSYO Gallery
See our Concert Gallery
Meet Our Conductors
Ben Ringer
Symphonic Youth Orchestra, Conductor; NJSYO Musical Director
Leo Soeda
Chamber Music Ensemble, Conductor
Joseph Ciappina
Concert Youth Orchestra, Conductor
Chelsey Dokus
Preparatory String Orchestra, Conductor
Mission Statement & Sponsors
The New Jersey State Youth Orchestra (NJSYO) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and a New Jersey registered charity. We are operated exclusively by volunteers for the purpose of providing musical education to our youth. With approximately 100 students grouped by age and ability into three orchestras and two ensembles, the NJSYO offers young musicians a unique opportunity to grow and refine their musical talents in an orchestral environment.
