Welcome to the SJBODA music link page. We have provided the following links below for your education and enjoyment. If you know a good non-profit organization that should be listed, please send our webmaster an email and include its name and URL.

AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS

• Music Educators National Conference -- MENC, the parent organization for all sanctioned music educators associations.

• International Association of Jazz Educators -- IAJE. The mission of the International Association of Jazz Educators is to assure the continued worldwide growth and development of jazz and jazz education.

• New Jersey Music Educators Association -- NJMEA, the parent organization of SJBODA, and all other statewide K-12 music activities.

• IAJE - New Jersey Chapter -- Important tryout dates, tryout results, and other useful info can be found here relevant to the All-South Jersey and All-State Jazz Bands.

LOCAL/REGION WEBSITES

• South Jersey Choral Directors Association -- SJCDA is also known as the Region III home website for vocal programs.

• North Jersey School Music Association -- NJSMA is also known as Region I of the NJMEA.

• Central Jersey Music Educators Association -- CJMEA is also known as Region II of the NJMEA.

• South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble -- The South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble is a a 65 member band consisting mostly of adult professional musicians and music teachers.

• Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestra -- Based in Ocean County, the GSPYO has three orchestras comprised of students in Grades 5- 12, who come from Monmouth and Ocean Counties. All students who have an interest in performing in an orchestra are encouraged to audition.

• Garden State Pops Youth Orchestra -- Based in Gloucester Township, this 80 piece ensemble provides orchestral training for musicians aged 12 to 21. It was started in 1994 as an offshoot to the Garden State Pops Orchestra.

• Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey -- Over 100 volunteer musicians and supporting members representing more than 30 communities in the Delaware Valley have joined the Philharmonic making it one of Southern New Jersey's largest cultural organizations.

• Bonsal Blues Band -- The Bonsal Blues Band is a revitalized community based organization with the band being 56 years old. The band features a Concert Band, a Marching Band and a 18 piece Jazz Band. Any outstanding musician, meeting the minium age requirement of 15, is more than welcome to join us. We will give you the opportunity to play your instrument year around.

• Philadelphia Sinfonia -- Featuring 85 musicians ages 11 to 20, the Philadelphia Sinfonia is a youth orchestra from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. Its high school and college-age musicians perform an annual concert series as part of this city's tapestry of artistic and musical endeavor.

• Philadelphia Youth Orchestra -- The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is one of the oldest youth orchestra in a major U.S. city. It has provided professional-level musical experiences to gifted young instrumentalists for 65 years, thrilling audiences and critics alike around the world. The Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra and Bravo Brass round out a wonderful trio of ensembles.

• Golden Eagle Community Band -- Based in Burlington County, the band averages 50 - 55 volunteer musicians from all walks of life, ranging in age from teenagers to retirees. They perform four pairs of formal concerts during the school year, plus community concerts and parades through the summer. Ad hoc groups include a jazz band, flute ensemble, and Dixieland band.

• Original Hobo Band -- Founded in 1946, the Original Hobo Band, Inc. is a community band based in Pitman, New Jersey. The group performs year round in parades and concerts and is always looking for new members. The groups unusual attire and surprising sound has garnered much attention during their 62 year history. Visit their website for more information.

COLLEGIATE WEBSITES

• Rowan University Music Dept. -- Located in Glassboro, New Jersey. Rowan University works very closely with SJBODA and is a frequent host and supporter of SJBODA sponsored activities.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC WEBSITES

• Delsea Regional High School -- Homepage to the Delsea Regional High School Music Department.

• The Philadelphia Orchestra Education and Community Partnerships -- The Philadelphia Orchestra hosts numerous educational events for teachers, instrumental music instructors, and students.

• City Music Center -- Music vendor located in Burlington, NJ. Extremely reliable, offering instrument rentals, repairs, and servicing the needs of the high school band student.

To have your school music program linked here, please e-mail the webmaster.

Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to: Scott McCarron - Webmaster.
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