About GPYO
The mission of the GREATER PRINCETON YOUTH ORCHESTRA (GPYO) is to provide excellent training and performance opportunities for students seeking a challenging musical ensemble experience, and to cultivate a lifelong appreciation of the arts.
The GPYO is proud to be celebrating over 60 years of delighting audiences. Our ensembles are open to elementary to high school students by competitive audition. Through their involvement with the orchestra, gifted young musicians from across central New Jersey and Pennsylvania hone their skills as performers in a large orchestral group, as well as in chamber and quartet ensembles. They learn to work with others in pursuing common goals, and enrich all of our lives through public performances of classical music. THE GREATER PRINCETON YOUTH ORCHESTRA is a not for profit, 501(c) (3) organization that is supported through membership fees, performance revenues, program ads, and generous gifts from individuals, local businesses and foundations. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. GPYO is eligible for United Way and corporate matching funds. The GPYO Experience Monday Night Rehearsals: GPYO has four ensembles that meet for weekly rehearsals: Symphonic Orchestra (Advanced): 7:00 – 9:30 pm Concert Orchestra (Intermediate): 5:15 – 6:45 pm Preparatory String Ensemble: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Chamber Winds: 5:15 – 6:45 pm During the 2021-2022 Season, we are rehearsing at: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton 50 Cherry Hill Road Princeton, NJ 08540 |
Ensembles
- Symphonic Orchestra - Dr. Jessica Morel, conductor
- Concert Orchestra - Dr. Jessica Morel, conductor
- Preparatory String Ensemble:
- Chamber Winds - David Rabinowitz, conductor
Performances
GPYO has performed challenging concerts and recitals at numerous local, regional and international venues.
GPYO has performed challenging concerts and recitals at numerous local, regional and international venues.
- Carnegie Hall Issac Stern Auditorium
- Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall
- Kimmel Center of Performing Arts, Verizon Hall
- Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
- New Jersey Governor’s Mansion Drumthwackett
- Several European Invitational Tours.
Sectional Rehearsals and Master Classes
Sectional rehearsals are done on a regular basis with Assistant Conductors on staff. In addition, twice a year Masterclasses and coaching is offered by outstanding musicians. Students have been fortunate to receive instructions from Jeff Lang, Associate Principal Horn of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and other performers – Tom O’Hara, Nate White, Katelyn Walker, Christopher Wickham and many more.
Sectional rehearsals are done on a regular basis with Assistant Conductors on staff. In addition, twice a year Masterclasses and coaching is offered by outstanding musicians. Students have been fortunate to receive instructions from Jeff Lang, Associate Principal Horn of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and other performers – Tom O’Hara, Nate White, Katelyn Walker, Christopher Wickham and many more.