All-State Orchestra
General Information
Chairperson: Susan Meuse
Procedures Chairs: Liz Sato and Craig Stanton
2025-2026 All-State Orchestra Information
The All-State Orchestras and Intermediate Orchestra in NJ consist of the highest-performing high school and middle/junior high school musicians, respectively. In March, string auditions are held for the All-State Orchestra, while auditions for the Winds/Brass/Percussion/Piano/Harp are based on their All-State Band auditions. Eligible students who have participated in their corresponding regional ensembles can audition, and those who are accepted can perform in November at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and NJPAC in Newark.
For the All-State Intermediate Orchestra, auditions are also held every March for students who have participated in their corresponding regional ensemble, and the performance is in May. This orchestra is made up of the top middle/junior high school string players in NJ.
2025 ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
Rehearsals
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm - 5:30pm - Piscataway HS (100 Behmer Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854)
Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 1:00pm - 5:30pm - Full Rehearsal - Piscataway HS
Sunday, September 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Sectionals for all; 1:00pm - 5:30pm - Full Rehearsal - Piscataway HS
Wednesday-Friday, November 5-7, 2025 - Atlantic City
Concert Dates
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 8:30pm - Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City
Sunday, November 16, 2025 - 3:00pm - NJPAC - Newark (10:00am report)
NJPAC Ticket LINK