PLAYATHON
- Date Fri 20th February 2026 - Sun 22nd March 2026
- Time 12:01PM EST
- Location New Providence, New Jersey
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting celebration of music and community at the PLAYATHON, taking place from February 20 to March 22, 2026, in New Providence, Union! This beloved tradition of the New Jersey Youth Symphony brings together talented young musicians for a fantastic fundraising event, aiming to raise $100,000 to support high-quality programming. Participants will engage in peer-to-peer fundraising, with each musician encouraged to raise $295 to help cover essential costs like concert hall rentals, professional coaching, and scholarship opportunities.
In addition to fundraising, the PLAYATHON features the annual Virtual Practice Minutes Challenge, where musicians will strive to log a collective 50,000 practice minutes. Prizes will be awarded weekly, adding an element of fun and motivation. The top fundraiser will even earn the prestigious honor of conducting the Can-Can at the event! With a lively atmosphere and a spirit of camaraderie, the PLAYATHON promises to be an unforgettable experience for musicians and supporters alike. Join us in making a difference while celebrating the joy of music!
In addition to fundraising, the PLAYATHON features the annual Virtual Practice Minutes Challenge, where musicians will strive to log a collective 50,000 practice minutes. Prizes will be awarded weekly, adding an element of fun and motivation. The top fundraiser will even earn the prestigious honor of conducting the Can-Can at the event! With a lively atmosphere and a spirit of camaraderie, the PLAYATHON promises to be an unforgettable experience for musicians and supporters alike. Join us in making a difference while celebrating the joy of music!
Organiser's Description
Playathon is one of our most beloved traditions at New Jersey Youth Symphony. We are thrilled to return to The Mills at Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth. Playathon is also one of our largest fundraisers, raising $100,000 annually!
PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING
Because NJYS tuition only covers 70% of our program costs, we need each musician to help us fundraise $295 to help us maintain our high-quality programming! Fundraising supports renting of professional-grade concerts halls for our performances, engaging professional coaches for sectional rehearsals, offering enrichment programs such as workshops, masterclasses, free concerts, extra performing opportunities, college application support, livestreaming for audiences near and far, and of course our scholarship and financial aid program to ensure that every talented youth musician can participate.
Fundraising is easy! Set up your individual fundraising page and share with your family and friends to support everything we do.
PRACTICE MINUTES CHALLENGE
We invite all NJYS musicians to participate in our annual Virtual Practice Minutes Challenge. Our goal is to log 50,000 practice minutes. That means that each musician needs to log 100 minutes from Friday February 13 through Friday March 20, 2026 at noon. Leaders will receive prizes each week!
FABULOUS PRIZES
Playathon season also means prizes! We have even more prize categories this year:
. Top individual fundraiser will win the honor of conducting Can-Can at Playathon. Runners up will also receive prizes (to be announced)! Deadline for fundraising is Friday, March 20, 2025 at noon.
. The ensemble with highest participation in Playathon fundraising will win a pizza party!
. For the Practice Minutes Challenge, we will announce weekly prizes and an overall winner Friday March 20, 2025.
PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING
Because NJYS tuition only covers 70% of our program costs, we need each musician to help us fundraise $295 to help us maintain our high-quality programming! Fundraising supports renting of professional-grade concerts halls for our performances, engaging professional coaches for sectional rehearsals, offering enrichment programs such as workshops, masterclasses, free concerts, extra performing opportunities, college application support, livestreaming for audiences near and far, and of course our scholarship and financial aid program to ensure that every talented youth musician can participate.
Fundraising is easy! Set up your individual fundraising page and share with your family and friends to support everything we do.
PRACTICE MINUTES CHALLENGE
We invite all NJYS musicians to participate in our annual Virtual Practice Minutes Challenge. Our goal is to log 50,000 practice minutes. That means that each musician needs to log 100 minutes from Friday February 13 through Friday March 20, 2026 at noon. Leaders will receive prizes each week!
FABULOUS PRIZES
Playathon season also means prizes! We have even more prize categories this year:
. Top individual fundraiser will win the honor of conducting Can-Can at Playathon. Runners up will also receive prizes (to be announced)! Deadline for fundraising is Friday, March 20, 2025 at noon.
. The ensemble with highest participation in Playathon fundraising will win a pizza party!
. For the Practice Minutes Challenge, we will announce weekly prizes and an overall winner Friday March 20, 2025.
Races
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Playathon Practice Minutes
Free
We invite all NJYS musicians to participate in our annual Practice Minutes Challenge. Our goal is to log 150,000 minutes. That means that each musician needs to log at least 300 minutes (10 minutes a day) from Friday, February 20 through Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12 noon. Leaders will receive prizes each week! -
Playathon - Wharton Arts Day 2026
Sun 22nd March 2026 (12:01PM EDT)
Free
Playathon - Wharton Arts Day 2026 Playathon is one of our most beloved traditions at New Jersey Youth Symphony. We are thrilled to return to The Mills at Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth on Sunday, March 22. Center Stage Schedule: *Click on the highlighted text to learn more about our different programs!* 2:00 PM - WA Day Begins 3:30 PM - Ensemble Transition 4:00 PM - Playathon Concert Begins Playathon is also NJYS's largest fundraiser. Tuition only covers 70% of expenses and we fundraise for the remaining $100,000 to keep programming affordable for our families. Please help us reach our goal by June 30 by creating and sharing your fundraising page today!
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