An multi-generation orchestra from 8 to 88

While the orchestra is mostly composed of home school students, it is open to any and all musicians interested in learning the ins and outs of playing in a small to moderate sized ensemble. The orchestra gives students a chance to play with other musicians as well as learn significant orchestral repertoire from Brahms and Vivaldi to contemporary composers.  Students sit with accomplished community members, graduates, and others (called our "And Friends") who are also furthering their own musical talents and abilities and who enjoy mentoring young learners and fostering a sense of growth and enjoyment for everyone.

Our Director

Amy Weckesser, First Violinist of the Shrewsbury String Quartet, taught at Settlement Music School, Wilmington School of Music and Haddonfield School for the Performing Arts before deciding to open her own studio in Haddon Township, NJ. She has been teaching violin for over 20 years.

Many of Amy’s students have been accepted in All State Orchestra, All South Jersey Orchestra and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. Some of Amy’s students have been accepted at prestigious music conservatories such as Peabody, University of Indiana, Ester Boyer College of Music at Temple University.

Amy tours with Smokey Robinson and has played for Tony Bennett, Paul Anka, Connie Francis, Frank Sinatra and Frank Sinatra, Jr. as well as many others. Amy has played with Delaware Symphony, Trenton Symphony, Delaware Valley Orchestra, Jubilate Deo and many others.