Performing arts education to the tune of empowerment.
Auditioned choral education program for children in grades 3-12.
New Jersey Youth Chorus choristers can expect exceptional musical education and performance opportunities while discovering artistry, confidence, and community. Registration for mid-year auditions for select ensembles opens in December 2025.
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The Vocal Edge Festival
Designed for boys in grades 5–8, this one-day choir festival on Saturday, April 18th welcomes both individual participants and school or community ensembles. Working with guest clinician Dr. Brandon Williams, singers will explore repertoire and techniques appropriate for changing voices in a supportive, engaging environment.
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2026-27 Auditions
The New Jersey Youth Chorus is an auditioned choral program for students in grades 3-12 with auditions beginning April 1st. Previous performances have included the White House, Carnegie Hall, the Super Bowl, The Today Show, NJPAC, and The Kennedy Center.
Our Ensembles
NJYC has five performance ensembles for girls and boys. Following a successful audition, students will be placed in an appropriate ensemble based on their grade.
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NJYC provides premiere performances opportunities while inspiring young singers to discover, learn, and perform beyond their expectations.
NJYC is home to 3rd to 12th-grade singers from communities across the state of New Jersey. Choristers achieve musical excellence while building friendships, fostering self-expression, and experiencing once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities.
Our philosophy and goals revolve around our choristers and the music. It is far more than singing: we teach values, we nurture, and we inspire.
NJYC history
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The New Jersey Youth Chorus, originally the Somerset Hills Children’s Chorus, was founded in 1992 by Trish Joyce.
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NJYC drew 30 choristers from the Bernardsville and Basking Ridge area.
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Now celebrating more than 30 years of musical excellence and exceptional performance experiences, NJYC is home to choristers from throughout northern and central New Jersey.
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