Watch NJSO CHAMPS student musicians in action

The students of NJSO CHAMPS (Character, Achievement and Music Project)—the NJSO’s El Sistema-inspired music-instruction program, presented at University Heights Charter School in Newark—have had a big year.

From school concerts to learning and performing improvisation to meeting violin superstar Sarah Chang to joining with students from El Sistema New Jersey Alliance programs across the state for a celebratory Fiddle-and-Fa-La-La-Fest season capper, these talented young musicians continued to inspire.

Check out video highlights from the 2014–15 school year on YouTube!

 

1415 season retrospective

» Watch a retrospective of highlights from the year.

 

The classroom, from classical to improv

» Look in on a classroom and an improv concert.

 

Sarah Chang visit 2015

» Hear how violin superstar Sarah Chang inspired the students in a visit during her Winter Festival residency sponsored by Bank of America.

 

Family interviews

» Hear from students and family members about their CHAMPS experiences.

 

Learn more at www.njsymphony.org/champs.