La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra
Our Focus
La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra provides young musicians with the stimulating experience of performing a wide range of symphonic repertoire. LJYO performs full orchestral programs in December, February and May.
The Orchestra serves students from the region bounded by Oshawa, Belleville, and Lindsay. Concert tours of private and public schools, and field trips to professional performances, are integral to our season calendar.
Interested in Joining?
Members are admitted to La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra through auditions, which are held each year in
June and again in September. Our next scheduled auditions are June 10, 11, 12 and September 09,10,11 2010.
Audition Forms can be found here:
Parent Volunteer Form
Registration Application Form
At any time of year, we are interested in talking to potential new members. If you would like
more information or would like to schedule an audition, please contact Orchestra Manager by
email or by phone at 1-866-460-5596.
Financial Accessibility
LJYO has available a limited amount of funds to cover part of membership fees. For further
information on Financial Accessibility please go to 'About us'.
LJYO Scholarship Information and Forms
Details for Cathie Long Bursary
Application Form for Cathie Long Bursary
Details for LJYO Scholarship
Application Form for LJYO Scholarship
Details for BBoddington Classical 96.3 Fund
BBoddington Classical 96.3 Application Form
News and Events
Next Season Concert Information and Dates
La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra announces its concert schedule for our 2010-11 season.
On Sunday, December 5, 2010, 3 pm, we ring in the festive season with
Home For The Holidays. On Sunday, February 20, 2011, 3 pm, we present
In The Spotlight, a chance for soloists and sections to shine. On Sunday,
May 15, 2011, 3 pm, we present Sonic Bloom, our annual symphonic welcome to spring.
All concerts are at the Port Hope United Church. For more information phone 1-866-460-5596.
Home for the Holidays on December 5th 2010/3pm
In the Spotlight on February 20th 2011/3pm
Sonic Bloom on May 15th 2011/3pm
Orchestra Manager Vacancy
If you are interested in a paid position working with this wonderful youth orchestra, please contact Marlene Davison at 905-377-1581 or send your application to marlene.davison@gmail.com. For further details regarding this position please follow this link.
A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.
Leopold Stokowski
