About Us
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.
Our Mission
Youth Orchestras of Essex County aims to provide a diverse group of musically talented young people the opportunity to participate in affordable and stimulating, instrumental ensemble experiences in order to cultivate a lifelong love of music.
Youth Orchestras of Essex County is open to all instrumental music students ages 6 to 17. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender or gender identity, sexual preference, physical ability, or ability to pay.
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Our Ensembles
Youth Orchestras of Essex County offers three orchestral ensembles at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, a wind ensemble, and a jazz and world music ensemble where students learn the art of improvisation.