The NJWA orchestra performing with a conductor in a church sanctuary

Intergenerational orchestra

The NJWA Philharmonic

All instruments welcome — brass, percussion, strings and woodwinds — playing side by side across generations.

Who it's forEveryoneAll ages — students and adults together

Rehearsals

Mondays 7:00 – 8:30pm

Conductor

Janet Lyman

Assisted by

Dr. Ted Schlosberg

Instruments

All welcome

Season

The next season of the philharmonic is being planned.  Please contact us if interested!

Requirements

  • Musicians must bring a music stand to every rehearsal.
  • String players should be able to play five scales in two octaves.
  • Woodwind and brass players should be prepared to play in the keys of C, G, D, F and B♭.
The NJWA orchestra performing with a conductor in a church sanctuary
Monday evening rehearsal
A student orchestra of cellos and violins performing on stage
Concert night
The Wednesday Morning Strings adult ensemble posing with their instruments
Strings section
Adult and student musicians playing violin and trumpet at an outdoor festival
Brass and percussion
A coach leading a string sectional rehearsal, young violinists seated in a circle with their music stands
Sectional coaching
An NJWA teacher leading young violin students in a lesson
Preparing the program

Join the orchestra

Call 908-789-9696 or email njwa2@aol.com to ask about openings in your section.

Register now