​GPYO Latest Updates

​Audition for GPYO's Spring Semester!

SIGN UP TO AUDITION BY DECEMBER 13
AUDITION  VIDEOS DUE BY DECEMBER 20

Click here for general information about auditioning for GPYO.
Click here for the Audition Requirements for your instrument and ensemble. 

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Welcoming Two New Staff Members 

GPYO welcomes two new staff members to our team!
Preparatory Strings Ensemble Conductor, Blair Cunningham,
​and Operations Manager, Zachary Kent.

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​New Rehearsal Venue

GPYO is excited to announce our new rehearsal venue for 2021-2022:
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton - 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton
Click here for more information on our rehearsals.

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In-Person Rehearsals and COVID-19 Safety

GPYO will be rehearsing in-person starting on Monday, September 13.  We will be implementing measures to ensure COVID safety during our rehearsals. Read more about our COVID protocols and guidelines here. 

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GPYO-Westminster Conservatory Partnership

GPYO has joined forces with Westminster Conservatory of Music to increase opportunities for our members to learn and perform music! We look forward to collaborating with their talented and experienced faculty and staff!

Beginning this fall, musicians enrolled in both programs are eligible for a 10% tuition discount on programs at both institutions. Read more here.

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Introducing New Music Director Jessica Morel 

The Board and staff of the GPYO are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jessica Morel to our community as our next Music Director. She brings passion, energy, and experience that we know will engage our musicians,  families and audiences. 
She comes to GPYO after two seasons leading the Youth Philharmonic of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras Program and three seasons as the Music Director of the Winston-Salem Symphony Youth Orchestras Program, which saw significant growth under her leadership. We are eager for our members to begin rehearsals and live performances under Dr. Morel’s baton.    Read more about Dr. Morel.

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Watch our Summer Announcements Video! 

Support GPYO This Season

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We are so grateful to be back rehearsing and performing in person this holiday season!

We thank the volunteers and donors who have made our programming possible throughout our 60 year history, and those organizations, businesses and individuals who have helped us to navigate the path through the pandemic!

The GPYO is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Donations to GPYO are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.  GPYO is eligible for corporate matching and United Way funds.

If you would like more information about making a donation, please contact:
Executive Director Wendy Norris.

Each year, student tuition covers only a portion of the cost of paying our talented artistic staff and guest artists, renting our rehearsal and performance venues, and providing training opportunities for our members. 

If you are able, please consider  making a donation &/or naming us as your preferred charity when you place online orders through Amazon Smile .
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SPRING 2021 CONCERT VIDEOS ​

2021 ARTIST SHOWCASE VIDEO

BLUE ENSEMBLE
VIDEO

RED ENSEMBLE
VIDEO

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About Us

The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra is proud to be celebrating over 60 years of delighting audiences and providing exciting and unique educational opportunities to our young musicians.

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Concert Season
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2021-2022

GPYO Winter Concert
Sunday, December 12, 2021

Preparatory Strings Ensemble - 2:30 p.m.
Concert Orchestra - 3:30 p.m.
Symphonic Orchestra - 4:30 p.m.

Princeton High School
Performing Arts Center
​​151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ  08540
​FREE ADMISSION  (Reserve in advance)

GPYO Annual Spring Concert
featuring GPYO Concerto Competition winner
Sunday, June 12, 2022 6pm

Auditions

December Auditions for Spring Semester 2022  are now in progress. 
Deadlines:
Sign up to audition by December 13, 2021.
Submit audition video by December 20, 2021.

LEARN MORE

GPYO in the News

• July 22, 2021 - A Tempo with Rachel Katz (WWFM) - "Youth Ensembles Enjoy Return, Look Ahead"
• July 16, 2021 - New Jersey Stage - "Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra Announces Forward-Looking Changes for 2021-2022"
• June 10, 2015 - Princeton Town Topics (6/10/2015) – “GPYO Concludes Season in Full Symphonic Fashion”
• June 11, 2014 – Princeton Festival Performance
• June 6, 2013 – Town Topics Review of Spring Concert
• June 28, 2012 – The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra
• June 23, 2012 – Performance at Lincoln Center
• June 9, 2012 – Orchestra Opens Princeton Festival With Orchestral Majesty

Support Us

The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra is a nonprofit educational organization that receives much of its support from donors and lovers of classical, opera and symphonic music.

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Report an Absence

If you are unable to attend a scheduled rehearsal, please complete our absence report form. Please note that absences are subject to the GPYO attendance policy.

Absence Form