‍2026-27 Member Information


Important Forms


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

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 Mondays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • The PYO rehearses on Mondays from 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM.


Concerts

The PYO orchestras perform publicly up to 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 early for a pre-season discount.


2026-2027 Season Tuition and Due Dates

  • PJSO: $360 (due dates TBA)
  • PYO: $450 (due dates TBA)


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.


PYO Mentor Program

The PYO offers a mentor program to help develop the skills of our PJSO students and the leadership qualities of our PYO students.  PJSO students can request free individual coaching from a PYO student. Experienced PYO students will participate in PJSO rehearsals and offer individual coaching as needed. If interested, please complete the Mentor form


Please contact us with any questions!

Pocono Youth Orchestra

music@pocono-youth-orchestra.org

P.O. Box 1101, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

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