Upcoming Dates

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Interested in checking out youth Orchestras of Essex County? You and your child or teen can observe a rehearsal, and they can even participate in the ensemble that interests them during this semi-annual open house event.  Faculty, staff, and students will be on hand to answer your questions about YOEC.  Let us know you're coming! Send us an email at yoec@yoec.org or call us at 973-507-6096.

Join YOEC Teaching Artist Effie Yuen in an open master class focused on intermediate and advanced viola repertoire.  Open to viola students in grades 7-12.  

Effie Yuen is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music and Manhattan School of Music.  She is an in-demand freelancer, performing with orchestras all over the tri-state area.  She has been a YOEC Teaching Artist for many years.

Participation and attendance are free for YOEC members and their families.  Non-members may participate for $25 or attend for $10.  Space is limited, reserve your space early.  Email us at yoec@yoec.org or call us at 973-507-6096.

The Always Be Creative! Ensemble, YOEC's jazz and world music ensemble, performs at New Jersey' premiere jazz club and restaurant.  Our students show off their improvisation skills while performing blues, jazz standards, calypso, and music from Peru and from South Africa.

Tickets will go on sale in April  on the Trumpets Jazz Club website. 

Interested in joining YOEC? This year's main audition date for new incoming students is Monday, May 6th.  Please visit our "Join Us" page to  learn more about the audition process.  Then contact  us at yoec@yoec.org or 973-507-6096 to schedule your child's or teen's audition appointment.