About BYO

Youth Orchestras

“Our mission is to guide and train young musicians to achieve excellence within an orchestral setting”

There is a level for every student and auditions take place throughout the year.

SYMPHONY – A Full Orchestra with Strings, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion. This orchestra is for the more advanced players. We perform the classic Orchestral Repertoire as well as Contemporary Works.

PHILHARMONIA – A Full Chamber Orchestra for the advancing musician which will encourage and prepare them for our Symphony level.

JUNIOR STRINGS – A training Orchestra consisting of young and talented string players where they will attain valuable skills and prepare them for ensemble playing.

The Bergen Youth Orchestras is a Not For Profit Organization, dedicated to providing young musicians with an exceptional training environment and the ability, opportunity and knowledge to perform diverse orchestral literature.

Phone: (201) 390-6465
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
6 Royal Avenue