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​GPYO Latest Updates
GPYO Welcomes New Prep Strings Conductor!
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​We are happy to announce that Blair Cunningham is joining our artistic staff, effective September 1, 2021. We are looking forward to seeing and hearing what we will achieve together! Read more about Blair here.

New Rehearsal Venue
This year GPYO will rehearse at 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. 

GPYO-Westminster Conservatory Partnership
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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.


Introducing New Music Director Jessica Morel 
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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.


Watch our Summer Announcements Video! 
What Do I Need For The First Rehearsal? 
We look forward to seeing everyone on September 13!

Be ready for our first rehearsal with all of the necessary supplies. All GPYO members must bring their own music stand to every rehearsal. Woodwind and brass students must have specialized masks and bell covers. Check out our Rehearsals Page for more information.
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​Audition for GPYO!
SIGN UP TO AUDITION BY AUGUST 23​
AUDITION  VIDEOS DUE BY AUGUST 30
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​Click here for general information about auditioning for GPYO.

Click here for the Audition Requirements for your instrument and ensemble. 
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SPRING 2021 CONCERT VIDEOS ​
2021 ARTIST SHOWCASE VIDEO
BLUE ENSEMBLE
VIDEO
RED ENSEMBLE
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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
2019-20

GPYO Community Concert
Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, 3pm
Concert and Symphonic Orchestras
Montgomery High School,
1016 Country Road 601,​Skillman, NJ 08558

​FREE ADMISSION 
Preparatory Division Winter Concert
Sunday, January 26, 2020, 7:30pm
Preparatory String & Wind Ensembles
Church of Christ, 
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33 River Rd, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
​FREE ADMISSION
Preparatory Division Spring Concert
Saturday, May 16, 2020, 7:30pm
Preparatory String and Wind Ensembles
Church of Christ,
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33 River Rd, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
​FREE ADMISSION
GPYO 60th Annual Spring Concert
Saturday, June 13, 2020 6pm

Preparatory Strings, Preparatory Winds,
Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and 
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GPYO Alumni 

featuring Concerto Competition winner
Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University,
68 Nassau Street,  Princeton, NJ 08544
TICKETS 


Auditions

Summer Auditions for the 2021-2022 Season are now in progress. 
Deadlines:
Register by August 23, 2021.
Submit audition video by August 30, 2021.
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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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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.
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