Established in 2015, the NJMEA High School Honors Guitar Ensemble has quickly gained popularity across the country. With many prominent high school guitar students participating each year, this premier music ensemble has established itself as the top program for guitar education in New Jersey.

The impact of this program is evident in the success of the students, as many have been accepted into prestigious music institutions and performance groups, garnering countless awards and merits. Several of these talented high school guitarists have also earned full scholarships to attend top institutions and universities and study with world- renowned and established classical guitarists.

The recent achievements of NJMEA Honors Guitar Ensemble members include acceptance into the NAfME All-National Guitar Ensemble, performing alongside with other top high school guitar students from across the nation. The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) represent the best performing high school musicians in the United States.

The NJMEA HS Honors Guitar Ensemble performs regularly alongside the NJGO in several festivals, including the esteemed Long Island Guitar Festival, NJCU and Kean University’s annual GuitarFests.