15 Season 16 15 16 Dear Student Musician, We are eager to welcome you to our family of orchestras! The New Jersey Youth Symphony has been fostering musical talent for 35 years and we encourage you to audition. Our tiered family of orchestras range from beginner to advanced, and many students remain a part of the organization for up to 10 years. NJYS is committed to providing the finest musical training and is known for its high standard of excellence throughout the United States and internationally. Students in grades 3 to 12 are welcome to audition for one of our 14 ensembles. You can read all about the different groups in the upcoming pages. This past year in celebration of our 35th Anniversary all 444 members of NJYS performed at the acoustically perfect and architecturally stunning NJPAC in Newark. It was a day all the participants will remember for a long time. In addition, the Youth Symphony, our most advanced ensemble, toured to Salzburg and Prague and won First Place at the prestigious Summa Cum Laude Youth Festival and Competition in Vienna, Austria during the summer of 2014. Incredible opportunities like these will be available to our members in the years ahead. NJYS members experience a dedicated faculty of excellent conductors and coaches, a far-ranging artistic vision, a mutual desire to strive for excellence, and a sense of shared values. If this speaks to you, we encourage you to join your like-minded peers in one of the amazing ensembles that make up the New Jersey Youth Symphony! Sincerely, Jeffrey Grogan Artistic Director Karen Deschere Executive Director www.NJYS.org | 1 New Jersey Youth Symphony, the orchestral and ensemble affiliate of Wharton Music Center, features fourteen ensembles open by audition for students in grades 3–12. Its ensembles have appeared in such renowned concert halls as Carnegie Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and Musikverein in Vienna. Chamber music, summer camp, and other programs led by highly qualified musicians and educators draw students from around the state. NJYS Audition Information Registration • Register for an audition online at www.NJYS.org by clicking on the “Register” tab. • Auditions for new students will be held on June 8, 2015. • A non-refundable registration fee of $60 for an individual or $80 for a family must be paid prior to registering for an audition. • Auditions are scheduled by appointment based on grade and instrument. • NJYS will contact students by email or telephone to schedule an audition. • Refer to the NJYS website at www.NJYS.org for audition requirements. • Acceptance to an NJYS ensemble will be announced by email. • Students must register online at www.NJYS.org for their ensemble no later than August 1, 2015. • Additional auditions will be scheduled in August 2015 to fill any available seats in NJYS ensembles. Call 908-771-5544 for more information. Payment Policies • Sibling discounts are available. Tuition for the child in the most advanced ensemble is at the full rate and tuition for each additional child in the same household is discounted by 10%. • Payment plans payable by pre-authorized credit card withdrawals are available. • Financial Assistance is available. Complete the Financial Assistance Form available at www.NJYS.org. Our Mission: To provide the highest quality performing arts education to a wide range of students in a supportive and inclusive environment, where striving for personal excellence inspires and connects those we teach to the communities we serve. This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. 2 | www.NJYS.org A round the Globe with NJYS New Jersey Youth Symphony’s most advanced ensemble, Youth Symphony, periodically offers its members the opportunity to tour internationally, performing in some of the great music halls of the world. Youth Symphony has traveled to Romania, Hungary, Poland, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria. In July of 2014, Youth Symphony embarked on a European tour of the Czech Republic and Austria where they were awarded first place in the orchestral division of the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival and Competition in Vienna. NJYS joined 32 other ensembles from around the world and was one of only three U.S. ensembles to travel to Austria for the Festival. NJYS was the only ensemble representing the state of New Jersey. The Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival has become one of the most prestigious youth festivals in the world, bringing together the very best youth orchestras, choirs and bands from 13 countries and five continents for five days of fabulous music-making in Vienna. While at the Festival the NJYS Youth Symphony not only participated in Summa Cum Laude Festival’s prestigious competition held in the famed Golden Hall of the Musikverein, but also attended interactive orchestral workshops conducted by members of the Festival’s orchestra jury at the University of Music in Vienna. “This tour was important not just for the students of NJYS, but for the entire state of New Jersey. It’s an opportunity to showcase our talented youth on the international stage, many of whom have already received accolades on the state and national level, and reward their dedication and commitment to excellence by allowing them the experience of being ambassadors of goodwill through the arts. Not to mention that it’s the fulfilment of a once-in-a-lifetime dream for many of our young musicians to perform some of the greatest concert halls in the world, Vienna’s Musikverein, Konzerthaus and Prague’s Smetana Hall.” —Jeffrey Grogan, Artistic Director www.NJYS.org | 3 P layathon Over 400 young musicians from NJYS ensembles enjoy this annual opportunity to perform as one orchestra in our largest fundraising event. This extraordinary concert takes place at The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, NJ. A heart-warming and moving occasion, many NJYS members describe it as their favorite performance of the season. All NJYS students participate in the Playathon with nearly six months of fundraising efforts leading up to the event, fostering teamwork and camaraderie which are both fundamental principles of NJYS. “Playing music with my favorite people in the world for multiple audiences of devoted music lovers in foreign lands defines the meaning of happiness.” –Alex Wang, Youth Symphony Concert Master 2012-2015 Visit NJYS.org to watch NJTV’s State of the Arts feature on New Jersey Youth Symphony. 4 | www.NJYS.org C hamber Music Grades 3-12 Sundays 1:00-4:00 PM Beginner-Advanced Tuition $400 The New Jersey Youth Symphony chamber music program, open to both NJYS and non-NJYS musicians, carefully matches student ensembles through a placement process led by an inspirational collective of professional chamber musicians. The program begins in early October and lasts eight weeks. Rehearsals are 90 minutes in length; 60 minutes are spent with an NJYS chamber music coach and 30 minutes are self-directed ensemble practice. A final concert is presented at the end of the program. NJYS sponsors three advanced chamber groups which represent the organization at concerts and other special events. The NJYS String Quartet, NJYS Woodwind Quintet, and NJYS Brass Quintet are formed through an audition process and include players from Youth Symphony. The 14 students named to these ensembles receive full scholarships to the chamber music program and partial scholarships toward their NJYS tuition. These ensembles are coached by distinguished musicians from the Juilliard School and the New York Philharmonic, among others. O rchestral Camp Entering Grades 5-9 June 29-July 11, 2015 Tuition $990 by May 9, $1050 after May 9 NJYS Orchestral Camp is a great way for young musicians to grow musically over the summer during this two-week camp for students entering grades 5-9. Campers are given the opportunity to hone their orchestral playing skills in various ensemble settings while having fun and making new friends! Orchestral Camp includes chamber music, camp orchestra, and camp chorus. Music theory and instrument doubling are explored as well as fun physical activities and games. NJYS.org/orchestralcamp www.NJYS.org | 5 A Community Grows with El Sistema Members of the New Jersey Youth Symphony are given the unique opportunity to serve as interns at Paterson Music Project, where they not only help children realize their potential and build better futures, but further the mission of the New Jersey Youth Symphony through strengthening the community and nurturing the next generation of musicians and music lovers. Based in Paterson, New Jersey, Paterson Music Project (PMP) is an El Sistema-inspired program of Wharton Music Center/New Jersey Youth Symphony that uses music as a vehicle for social change by empowering and inspiring children through the community experience of ensemble learning and playing. Started in January 2013, PMP provides an intense musical immersion for 70 third and fourth grade students and pre-orchestra for 30 students enrolled at the Community Charter School of Paterson. Students study a primary instrument (violin, cello or viola) and participate in six hours of group music instruction, ensemble practice and private lessons weekly. Students also study music theory, music history, aural training and singing in musicianship classes. Students perform frequently for the school and community. In January 2015, Paterson Music Project partnered with Paterson Public Schools to open a site at Public School 1. This new site serves 75 first through fifth graders from P.S. 1 and P.S. 26. Students in the after-school Instrumental String Program learn violin, viola, and cello for six hours weekly. Younger students participate in Pre-Orchestra, a preparatory program which meets for two hours weekly. Pre-Orchestra students sing, participate in paper orchestra, and play the recorder and buckets. patersonmusicproject.org A short documentary video of Paterson Music Project is available online. 6 | www.NJYS.org Y outh Symphony NJYS’s most advanced ensemble draws highly talented musicians from around the state. Youth Symphony periodically tours internationally, performing in some of the great music halls of the world while serving as dynamic music ambassadors. In June 2015, Youth Symphony will perform at Carnegie Hall. They appeared at the Musikverein in Vienna and have performed a repertoire that spans from orchestral masterworks to newly composed pieces, including works commissioned for NJYS. Youth Symphony provides its members with the opportunity to learn staples of the orchestral repertoire, including Holst’s The Planets, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis and Barber’s Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengeance, among others. Youth Symphony partners with other performing arts organizations, including the New Jersey Youth Chorus and New Jersey Ballet, working together with the understanding that the arts are a collaborative and unifying force. Many Youth Symphony members continue their studies at top conservatories around the country in pursuit of professional careers in music. Grades 9-12 | Full Orchestra Advanced Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. Conductor: Jeffrey Grogan Tuition: $1455 www.NJYS.org | 7 Y outh Orchestra Students experience the joy of bringing masterworks of the orchestral repertoire to life in this 80+ ˘ to contemporary composers, member full orchestra. Performing music from Beethoven to Dvorák students learn to think and play as an orchestra while stimulating their passion for music. Energy is high, and accomplishments are higher. A year in Youth Orchestra is filled with excitement, learning, and music-making to inspire young musicians in every facet of their lives. Grades 7-12 | Full Orchestra Advanced Mondays 6:15-9:15 p.m. Conductor: Simon Lipskar Tuition: $1320 P hilharmonia An introduction to the symphonic experience, Philharmonia is the first ensemble that combines all instrument families—brass, woodwinds, strings and percussion—in a full symphony. Music explored includes orchestral repertoire of great composers, arrangements of masterworks, and music written especially for youth ensembles. Grades 6-9 | Full Orchestra Intermediate Wednesdays 6:15-8:30 p.m. Conductor: Mark Gunderman Tuition: $1215 For conductor bios, please visit www.NJYS.org www.NJYS.org | 9 S tring Ensembles Sinfonia An intermediate string orchestra that performs major string works, Sinfonia’s goal is to develop a more mature sound in preparation for advancement into a full orchestra. Grades 5-8 | Strings Intermediate Tuesdays 5:00-7:00 p.m. Conductor: Kristi Geronimo Tuition: $1085 Junior Strings Designed for the advancing string player, Junior Strings focuses on refining orchestral fundamentals through the study of string orchestra repertoire. Music theory, bowing techniques, musicality, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette, and tuning are areas of focus in Junior Strings. Grades 5-7 | Strings Beginner Thursdays 6:15-8:00 p.m. Conductor: Michelle Hatcher Tuition: $985 Prep Strings This introductory string orchestra sets the foundation for success in future orchestral endeavors. Emphasis is placed on developing skills such as basic orchestral rehearsal and performance etiquette, following a conductor, bowing techniques, musicality, and music theory fundamentals. Grades 3-5 | Strings Beginner Thursdays 4:30-6:00 p.m. Conductor: Michelle Hatcher Tuition: $985 10 | www.NJYS.org F lute Ensembles Flute Choir Nurturing and educational, Flute Choir provides students with new ways to learn and grow as musicians in a comfortably challenging environment. Students have the opportunity to play the piccolo as well as alto and bass flute. Grades 6-9 | Flutes Intermediate Mondays 5:15-6:45 p.m. Conductor: Diana Charos Reilly Tuition: $985 Flute Forum For advanced players, this ensemble presents artistic and technical challenges in a fun environment. Students connect with peers who share their passion for ensemble playing and repertoire spanning from the Middle Ages to present day. Students have the opportunity to play the piccolo as well as alto and bass flute. Grades 9-12 | Flutes Advanced Mondays 6:45-8:00 p.m. Conductor: Diana Charos Reilly Tuition: $985 Fortissimo Flutes This ensemble represents the best of the best from around the state, performing frequently in concerts and interactive events that provide a dynamic musical experience for this highly selective group of flutists. Fortissimo Flute members not only perform, but also act as mentors within the NJYS community, inspiring younger students to strive for excellence and encouraging a lifelong love of music. Grades 10-12 | Flutes Advanced Thursdays 8:00-9:15 p.m. Conductor: Diana Charos Reilly Tuition: $985 www.NJYS.org | 11 For conductor bios, please visit www.NJYS.org 12 | www.NJYS.org J unior Wind Ensemble Focusing on the fundamentals of performance, including air support, phrasing, sound production, tuning, and playing as a cohesive unit, Junior Wind Ensemble hones basic musicianship skills in an educational and fun setting. Grades 4-8 | Winds & Brass Beginner-Intermediate Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. Conductor: Bryan Rudderow Tuition: $910 C larinet Ensemble Exploring deeply the unique qualities of clarinet playing, this ensemble performs everything from new commissions to the landmarks of the Classical repertoire, challenging and inspiring students to reach their full potential in ensemble playing. Students have the opportunity to play Eb Soprano, Alto, and Bass Clarinets. Grades 8-12 | Clarinets Intermediate-Advanced Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 p.m. Conductor: Bryan Rudderow Tuition: $935 www.NJYS.org | 13 P ercussion Ensemble This ensemble provides the opportunity for talented percussionists to perform challenging literature with intensive and personalized instruction in all percussion techniques. The NJYS Percussion Ensemble performs at percussion festivals, in concerts, and on tour. New works are frequently composed for the group. All percussionists accepted into Philharmonia, Youth Orchestra, and Youth Symphony also perform with Percussion Ensemble. Grades 7-12 | Percussion Intermediate-Advanced Sundays 3:00-6:00 p.m. or 5:30-9:00 p.m. Conductor: Dr. Kenneth Piascik Tuition: $1195 New Jersey Youth Symphony Orchestras and Ensembles Rehearsals take place at 570 Central Avenue New Providence, NJ Audition Required. Visit www.NJYS.org or Call 908-771-5544 for more information. Visit NJYS.org to watch NJTV’s State of the Arts feature on New Jersey Youth Symphony. 14 | www.NJYS.org J azz Combo Performing music from the great BeBop masters, the NJYS Jazz Combo provides the opportunity for advanced players to focus on improvisation, comping, and ensemble interplay. Guest artists coach and perform with students in a collaborative environment. Grades 9-12 | Jazz Intermediate-Advanced Sundays 2:30-4:00 p.m. Conductor: Dave Schumacher Tuition: $1100 I ntro to Jazz Workshop Melodic and rhythmic improvisation, chord structure, form, accompanying skills, and ensemble playing are just a few of the musical expanses explored in this workshop for beginning jazz students. Guest artists work with students to reach a new understanding of the language of jazz. Open to all instruments—strings, winds, brass, percussion, piano, and guitar. Prerequisite: Two years of instrument study or by permission of the instructor. Grades 6-10 | All Instruments Beginner-Intermediate Sundays 1:00-2:30 p.m. Conductor: Dave Schumacher Tuition: $700 www.NJYS.org | 15 Teaches Perserverance Refines Time Management & Organizational Skills Benefits of Playing in a Youth Orchestra Builds Discipline Boosts Team Skills Improves Reading & Comprehension Skills Promotes Happiness in Your Life and Those Around You Fosters Creativity 16 | www.NJYS.org New Jersey Youth Symphony Ensemble Name Grades Instruments Playing Level Preparatory Strings 3-5 Strings Beginner Junior Strings 5-7 Strings Beginner Sinfonia 5-8 Strings Intermediate Philharmonia 6-9 Full Orchestra Intermediate Youth Orchestra 7-12 Full Orchestra Advanced Youth Symphony 9-12 Full Orchestra Advanced Junior Wind Ensemble 4-8 Winds/Brass Beginner-Intermediate Clarinet Ensemble 8-12 Clarinets Intermediate-Advanced Flute Choir 6-9 Flutes Intermediate Flute Forum 9-12 Flutes Advanced Fortissimo Flutes 10-12 Flutes Advanced Percussion Ensemble 7-12 Percussion Intermediate-Advanced Intro to Jazz Workshop 6-10 All Beginner-Intermediate NJYS Jazz Combo 9-12 Jazz Intermediate-Advanced Chamber Music 3-12 All Beginner-Advanced Day Time Conductor Cost Thursdays 4:30-6:00 p.m. Michelle Hatcher $ 985 Thursdays 6:15-8:00 p.m. Michelle Hatcher $ 985 Tuesdays 5:00-7:00 p.m. Kristi Geronimo $ 1085 Wednesdays 6:15-8:30 p.m. Mark Gunderman $ 1215 Mondays 6:15-9:15 p.m. Simon Lipskar $ 1320 Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jeffrey Grogan $ 1455 Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. Bryan Rudderow $ 910 Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 p.m. Bryan Rudderow $ 935 Mondays 5:15-6:45 p.m. Diana Charos Reilly $ 985 Mondays 6:45-8:00 p.m. Diana Charos Reilly $ 985 Thursdays 8:00-9:15 p.m. Diana Charos Reilly $ 985 Sundays 3:00-6:00 or 5:30-9:00 p.m. Dr. Kenneth Piascik $ 1195 Sundays 1:00-2:30 p.m. Dave Schumacher $ 700 Sundays 2:30-4:00 p.m. Dave Schumacher $ 1100 Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. Coaches As Assigned $ 400 –Judith Greenstone, Millburn Township Schools Instrumental Music Teacher “NJYS is a fantastic organization that gives students a wonderful variety of playing opportunities. The students are motivated and make amazing progress and new friends. It is an organization that makes such a difference in children's lives!” Learn More and Get Involved Judith G. Wharton Music Center 60 Locust Avenue | Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 www.NJYS.org 908-771-5544
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