Youth Orchestras of Essex County

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Youth Orchestras of Essex County

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    • Who We Are
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    • The Overture Ensemble
    • The Junior Symphony
    • Essex County Symphony Orc
    • ABC! Ensemble
    • Orchestra Lab
    • Chamber Music
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    • Home
    • About Us
      • Who We Are
      • Our Ensembles
      • Our Faculty
      • Our Kids
      • Board and Staff
    • Join Us
      • How to Apply
      • The Overture Ensemble
      • The Junior Symphony
      • Essex County Symphony Orc
      • ABC! Ensemble
      • Orchestra Lab
      • Chamber Music
    • Upcoming Dates
    • Contact Us
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Join Us
  • Upcoming Dates
  • Contact Us
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YOUTH ORCHESTRAS of ESSEX COUNTY

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS of ESSEX COUNTYYOUTH ORCHESTRAS of ESSEX COUNTYYOUTH ORCHESTRAS of ESSEX COUNTY

Since 1956

Join Us!

(973) 507-6096

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS of ESSEX COUNTY

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS of ESSEX COUNTYYOUTH ORCHESTRAS of ESSEX COUNTYYOUTH ORCHESTRAS of ESSEX COUNTY

Since 1956

Join Us!

(973) 507-6096

COVID-19 Update

2020-21: THE VIRTUAL YEAR

YOEC is completely virtual for the 2020-21 school year.

Your child or teen can participate in our programs from the safety and convenience of your own home.


Our first day was 9/14, but we continue to accept new students throughout the year.  Contact yoec@yoec.org or (973) 507-6096 for info on programs and auditions.

About Us

Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor

Our History

Founded in 1956 by music teachers and run by parents, Youth Orchestras of Essex County is New Jersey's longest-operating youth orchestra organization.  Youth Orchestras of Essex County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

ABC! Ensemble Percussion Section

Our Mission

Enriching the lives of young people with high-quality music education in a welcoming and fun social environment.

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Our Ensembles

Youth Orchestras of Essex County offers three orchestral  ensembles at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as a jazz and world music ensemble where students learn the art of improvisation.

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Our Sponsors

Youth Orchestras of Essex County is supported by generous grants and services  from:


Orange Public Schools District


South Orange/Maplewood Public Schools District


The Wasserman Foundation


The Henry S. and Agnes M. Truzack Foundation


The Essex County Local Arts Program


and 


The Nikhil Badlani Foundation

Youth Orchestras of Essex County

P.O. Box 1409, Maplewood, NJ 07040, US

(973) 507-6096

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