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.

2026 ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

Rehearsals

TBA

Concert Dates

Friday, November 6, 2026 - 8:00pm - Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City

Sunday, November 15, 2026 - NJPAC - Newark
NJPAC Ticket LINK

2026 ALL-STATE INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA

Rehearsals

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 12:30pm - 5:30pm - Bridgewater Raritan Middle School (128 Merriwood Road, Bridgewater)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 12:30pm - 5:30pm - Chatham High School (255 Lafayette Avenue, Chatham)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 12:30pm - 5:30pm - Chatham High School

Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 10:00am - 2:00pm - Chatham High School

Concert Date

Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 3:00pm - Chatham High School