PJO PREP PROGRAMS
We are happy to announce the return of PJO Prep Programs for the 2026 Fall Semester! We are offering one session for students currently in grades 6-8 and one session for students currently in grades 9-12. The Fall 2026 PJO Prep Program will consist of 10 sessions, each lasting for 2 hours and will be focused primarily on sight-reading, improvisation, and jazz history. The sessions will be held at the PJO rehearsal space in Chesterfield, NJ. Please see below for more information on both the Middle School and High School PJO Prep Programs!
fall 2026 offerings
PJO Prep - Middle School (Grades 6-8)
PJO MS Prep Sessions will begin in early October and end in mid-December. The sessions will take place primarily on Saturday mornings from 9am-11am. There will be 10 sessions in the fall semester and the cost for the semester is $750. Below is the full list of sessions for the Fall 2026 Semester:
Saturday, October 3 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, October 10 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, October 17 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, October 24 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, November 7 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, November 14 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, November 21 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, November 28 - NO SESSION/THANKSGIVING BREAK
Saturday, December 5 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, December 12 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Saturday, December 19 - 9:00am to 11:00am
All sessions will be led by Mr. Bongiovi at the PJO Rehearsal Site in Chesterfield, NJ. If a session has to be cancelled due to illness or other unforeseen issue, a make-up session will be offered. If a student must miss a session due to illness or other conflict, they will receive an e-mail recap of any information or materials they missed during that session.
Students should bring their instruments and a pencil to all sessions. Piano, Drums, Guitar Amplifier, and Bass Amplifier will be provided at PJO Rehearsal Site.
Cancellation Policy: If a student cancels after sessions begin and before November 1st, they may receive a $60 refund or credit (student's choice) for the remaining sessions of the semester. Cancelations after November 1st will not be eligible for a refund or credit.
Click below to register and for payment options.
PJO Prep - High School (Grades 9-12)
PJO HS Prep Sessions will begin in early October and end in mid-December. The sessions will take place on Saturday evenings from 4pm-6pm. There will be 10 sessions in the fall semester and the cost for the semester is $750. Below is the full list of sessions for the Fall 2026 Semester:
Saturday, October 3 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, October 10 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, October 17 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, October 24 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, November 7 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, November 14 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, November 21 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, November 28 - NO SESSION/THANKSGIVING BREAK
Saturday, December 5 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, December 12 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, December 19 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
All sessions will be led by Mr. Bongiovi at the PJO Rehearsal Site in Chesterfield, NJ. If a session has to be cancelled due to illness or other unforeseen issue, a make-up session will be offered. If a student must miss a session due to illness or other conflict, they will receive an e-mail recap of any information or materials they missed during that session.
Students should bring their instruments and a pencil to all sessions. Piano, Drums, Guitar Amplifier, and Bass Amplifier will be provided at PJO Rehearsal Site.
Cancellation Policy: If a student cancels after sessions begin and before November 1st, they may receive a $60 refund or credit (student's choice) for the remaining sessions of the semester. Cancelations after November 1st will not be eligible for a refund or credit.
Click below to register and for payment options.
Registration will be complete once payment is received.
PJO Prep Payments
The cost for PJO Prep Fall 2026 is $750. You may pay online ($20 convenience fee) by clicking the "Online Payment" button below or by check. If you'd like to pay by check, please send a check for $750 payable to "Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra" to:
Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra
2 Alluvial Drive
Chesterfield, NJ 08515