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?
La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra holds auditions for the 2012/13 season on June 7–9.
Port Hope-based LJYO rehearses every Saturday from September to May, and presents three public concerts each year.
The Orchestra is open to musicians ages 10-22, in woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion.
Registration Application Form
Parent Participating Program Form
At any time of year, we are interested in talking to potential new members. If you would like
more audition 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
Soup and Symphony
La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra presents our second annual ‘Soup & Symphony’ fund-raiser
on Saturday February 4. Check out our Silent Auction, pick out a handmade mug by a
local potter, and enjoy hot soup donated by a local caterer while you listen to an
LJYO rehearsal. 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Calvary Pentecostal Church, Port Hope.
Tickets are $20; phone 1-866-460-LJYO to get your tickets today.
New LJYO Attendance Policy
Please note that the attendance policy has been updated. Take a moment to read the new policy that is available in the login page for members. The document is called "LJYO Attendance Policy".
2011-2012 Season Concert Information Dates and Ticket Information
Ticket Purchase Information
- Advance tickets can be purchased at Cameco Capitol Arts Centre Box Office, 20 Queen Street, Port Hope (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday), by phone with major credit card at 905-885-1071 or toll free 1-800-434-5092.
- Tickets can be purchased at the door, 30 minutes prior to the concert.
- Order tickets via our secure online purchase using PayPal.
- Email your order to ljyomanager@gmail.com or call 1-866-460-5596.
- Download the Ticket Order Form, Print Out the form, Fill out the required information, and Mail the completed form with your cheque to:
La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra Inc.
P.O. 134
Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 3W3
Concert Information
In The Spotlight
La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra presents ‘In The Spotlight’, on Sunday, February 26, 3 pm,
at Port Hope United Church. Our soloists and featured sections take their turns to
shine on selections for violin, cello, piano, voice, and the full Orchestra.
Advance tickets at 1-866-460-LJYO, online at www.ljyo.ca, and at the Capitol
Theatre in Port Hope; adults $20, students $15, family ticket $50.
Sonic Bloom, Port Hope United Church / Sunday May 6th, 2012, 3:00 pm
Home for the Holidays 2011 Press Release.
For more information phone 1-866-460-5596 or email our Orchestra Manager.
2011-2012 Newsletters
Click here for Newsletter #1.
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Berthold Auerbach
