Enriching the Lives of Children and Families through Music
String Instruction & Orchestral Ensembles for ages 5-18 in Morris County, New Jersey and beyond
Join Lakeland Youth Symphony for the 2026-2027 Season
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Lakeland Youth Symphony is committed to making participation accessible to all families through flexible payment plans and need-based scholarship assistance.
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Upcoming Events
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Auditions
Tuesday, July 21st 4:00-8:00 PM
Click below to learn more.Denville Community Church
190 Diamond Spring Road
Denville, NJ 07834 -
Auditions
Thursday, September 3rd 4:00-8:00pm
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Brooklawn Middle School
250 Beachwood Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054 -
Auditions
Thursday, September 10th 4:00-8:00pm
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Brooklawn Middle School
250 Beachwood Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
There is a place for EVERY CHILD at Lakeland
Our beginner program for violin, viola, and cello will spark your child's musical journey
Our five orchestras will progressively elevate your child's musical talent
I.D.E.A.S. offers no-cost music education to kids eligible for free school lunch
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.
Reviews
“All of the students seem engaged and happy to be there to play music together. It is wonderful being a part of an ensemble where everyone wants to strive and do better while also having fun.”
- Symphony Orchestra Parent
“I absolutely love this group...it's a very welcoming and stress-free environment; that's hard to find in music sometimes...I really appreciate the opportunity ”
- Symphony Orchestra Student
“Enjoyed having [both] orchestra and chamber. The music selection was great!”
- Lakeland Philharmonia Parent
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