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
Educational Concert Offer
On Thursday May 3rd-2012 La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra invites Elementary and High School
students to Cobourg District Collegiate Institute-WEST (CDCI-West) for 2-1hour long
concert performance. Contact ljyonews@gmail.com to book your class or band for a fun
and educational experience.
Click here to see the INVITATION
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
Sonic Bloom (Sonic Bloom Press Release)
La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra presents 'Sonic Bloom'
, our symphonic welcome to spring, on Sunday, May 6th 2012, 3:00pm, at Port Hope United Church.
The season finale includes works by Moussorgsky, Strauss, Prokofieff, Shostakovich and Dvorák.
Tickets are $20 Adult, $15 Student, and $50 Family, at 1-866-460-LJYO,
at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope.
For more information phone 1-866-460-5596 or
email our Orchestra Manager.
2011-2012 Newsletters
Click here for Newsletter #1.
Click here for Newsletter #2.
Quick Links
Lakefield College School.
Trinity College School.
Clarington Concert Band.
Northumberland Orchestra and Choir.
Port Hope Tourism.
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre.
The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall.
