The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra “Bridges the Generations through Music” by providing orchestral education to musicians of all ages and skill levels in a nurturing but artistically challenging environment. Players, young and old, are able to move along the musical continuum from beginner to advanced, benefiting through their interactions with each other, while advancing toward the common goal of artistic excellence. NJIO promotes the idea that music performance is beneficial to everyone by providing full orchestral concerts, outreach performances and special events in the central New Jersey community. These events are designed to share the joy of music for audiences of all ages and encourage participation by all.