Mission

The Mission of the Association of New Jersey Orchestras is to provide a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and resources pertaining to all aspects of orchestral activities in New Jersey.

History

Founded in 1967, the Association of New Jersey Orchestras was
initially established for the purpose of creating a shared library of orchestral materials. With grant funds provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the association purchased several dozen sets of scores and parts for works of the standard orchestral repertoire.

ANJerO underwent a reorganization in 1994 with leadership provided by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, advice provided by the New Jersey Theatre Group and funding provided by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. Over the next several years, ANJerO began sponsoring annual conferences with meetings focusing on a wide array of topics including fundraising, marketing, box office management, educational programming, volunteer activities and board structure and organization.

In recent years, ANJerO has been focusing its resources on developing and supporting music education programs. Currently, ANJerO serves as a sponsor organization for the New Jersey Band Association and the Gabrieli Brass Choir Project.