Enriching the Lives of Children and Families through Music

String Instruction & Orchestral Ensembles for ages 5-18 in Morris County, New Jersey and beyond

Audition Sign Ups are LIVE!

Sign up for auditions by first identifying the appropriate ensemble level you’d like to audition for and carefully review the requirements for that level. Submit an audition form and please make sure to sign up for an audition time slot that matches your chosen level.

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Upcoming Events

Spring Auditions

Date ADDED!
Wednesday, June 3rd 4-6 PM

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Brooklawn Middle School
250 Beachwood Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054

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Giralda Farms

Saturday June 20th
Instrument Petting Zoo & Mini Performance!
St Elizabeth University
Florham Park, NJ

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There is a place for EVERY CHILD at Lakeland

Prelude Beginner Strings

Our beginner program for violin, viola, and cello will spark your child's musical journey

Orchestral Program

Our five orchestras will progressively elevate your child's musical talent

I.D.E.A.S.

I.D.E.A.S. offers no-cost music education to kids eligible for free school lunch

Summer Programs

Our summer programs offer an incredible opportunity for growth and fun with music

Lakeland Youth Symphony was founded 1957 by parents, music teachers and friends who wished to broaden the string ensemble opportunities for young musicians in the Lakeland, now Morris County, area. Lakeland Youth Symphony began with a string ensemble of a few high school students. Today, Lakeland Youth Symphony has expanded to offer programs to over 150 children ranging in age from five to eighteen. This once small, single orchestra, has grown into five orchestras with a unique Prelude program for beginners as young as five.