# N.J. Stat. § 18A:42-2: School orchestra not to compete with civilian musicians; exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C42_S42-2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 18A:42-2
- **Heading:** School orchestra not to compete with civilian musicians; exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 18A / Chapter 42 / Section 42-2

## Text

No music supervisor, music teacher or any person having charge of any band or orchestra connected with a public school of this state shall permit such band or orchestra to play, perform or furnish music as a school band or orchestra at any function in competition with civilian musicians. Excepted herefrom are functions connected with such public school and functions which shall be of a patriotic nature.
L.1967, c.271.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:42-1 Safety patrol by pupils](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C42_S42-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:42-2 School orchestra not to compete with civilian musicians; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C42_S42-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:42-3 Collection and deposit of savings of pupils](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C42_S42-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:42-4 Distribution of literature as to candidacy, bond issues, or other public question to be submitted at election; prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C42_S42-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:42-5 Certain student organizations declared harmful](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C42_S42-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:42-6 Organizations forbidden in high schools; rules; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C42_S42-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 18A:42-7 Participants in certain interscholastic extracurricular activities may earn varsity letter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T18A_C42_S42-7.md)

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