2025-26 Member Information
Important Forms
- 2025-26 Registration Form - All members must complete
- 2025-26 Audition Form - To be completed when your are joining or changing orchestras
- 2025-26 Teacher Recommendation Form - To be completed and submitted with your audition
Orchestras
The PYO offers two orchestras to best fit our members’ abilities. Find out which orchestra is the best fit for you.
- The Pocono Junior Strings Orchestra
- The Pocono Youth Orchestra
Rehearsals
The PYO orchestras rehearse weekly at the Stroudsburg Junior High School in Stroudsburg, PA. Students are expected to arrive with their instrument, music, and pencil and be tuned and ready to play by rehearsal start time.
- The PJSO rehearses on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- The PYO rehearses on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Concerts
The PYO orchestras perform publicly three times a year (fall, winter, and spring). Visit the Concert Information page for details.
Tuition
The PYO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is funded almost entirely by community donations and member tuition. Tuition is due by the first rehearsal. Please complete and submit the registration form and tuition payment by the due date. To request approval for alternative payment arrangements, please contact us.
Register and pay by August 19, 2025 for a pre-season discount.
2025-2026 Season Tuition and Due Dates
- PJSO: $360 by August 26, 2025
- PYO Strings : $450 by August 28, 2025
- PYO Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion: $300 by November 20, 2025
Student Awards and Scholarships
The PYO may offer annual awards and scholarships to our students. If available, details will be communicated to eligible students. If you would like to sponsor an award, please contact us.