NJSO announces summer concerts

• NJSO presents free outdoor concerts in Hoboken, Ewing, Ridgefield Park and Newark, as well as a free concert in Neptune
• NJSO also appears at Giralda Music and Arts Festival in Madison
• Concerts feature danceable swing, Latin and pops tunes, classical dances from Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Brahms

June 18–28 in communities across the state

NEWARK, NJ—The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra continues its annual tradition of presenting summer concerts throughout New Jersey in June. The NJSO kicks off its summer slate with a series of concerts in park settings throughout the state in June, presenting free outdoor programs at Pier A Park in Hoboken, The College of New Jersey in Ewing, Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park and Branch Brook Park in Newark. Additionally, the NJSO performs a free indoor concert at the Michael T. Lake Performing Arts Center in Neptune.

The Orchestra will also appear at Morris Arts’ annual Giralda Music and Arts Festival in Madison. These summer concerts feature danceable tunes from swing, Latin, pop and other traditions, as well as classical dances by Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Brahms.

FREE SUMMER PARKS PROGRAMS

Relax with friends and family and enjoy an evening under the stars with the NJSO at one of several outdoor settings across the state. Watch the New York City skyline light up as the sun sets at Pier A Park in Hoboken (June 18); soak in the sounds of the NJSO at the College of New Jersey in Ewing (June 20); enjoy a concert in an amphitheater tailor-made for concerts at Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park (June 25) or take in the sights of a stunning post-concert fireworks display at Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark (June 26). Or, escape the summer heat with a free indoor concert at Michael T. Lake Performing Arts Center in Neptune (June 27).

Hear classical dances from Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Brahms in the concert’s first half. Then, rev up for a lively second half when the NJSO plays tunes from swing, Latin, pop and a whole lot more. Bring a blanket, bring the kids—and by all means, bring your dancing shoes!

NJSO Associate Conductor Gemma New conducts the summer parks concerts, which reflect the Orchestra’s commitment to bringing live symphonic music to communities throughout the state.

Free concerts take place on the following dates:

• Thursday, June 18, at 7:30 pm at Pier A Park in Hoboken
• (presented by Mayor Dawn Zimmer and the City of Hoboken)
• Saturday, June 20, at 7:30 pm at The College of New Jersey in Ewing
• (sponsored by Bloomberg)
• Thursday, June 25, at 7:30 pm at Overpeck County Park’s amphitheater in Ridgefield Park
• (sponsored by Delta Dental and Hackensack Medical Health Network)
• Friday, June 26, at 7:30 pm at Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark – with fireworks
• (presented by the PSE&G Foundation and County of Essex; part of the 2015 Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series)
• Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 pm at the Michael T. Lake Performing Arts Center in Neptune

GIRALDA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

The NJSO performs at the Giralda Music and Arts Festival in Madison on Sunday, June 28, at 6 pm. NJSO Associate Conductor Gemma New leads the parks program. Gates open at 4 pm for picnics and activities, including an art show/sale, poetry and activities for children. Prizes will be awarded for the most inventive picnics; a 50/50 raffle supports Morris Arts’ scholarship program. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate; children’s rates are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.morrisarts.org/events/giralda or call 973.285.5115.

Full event details for the NJSO’s slate of summer concerts are available at www.njsymphony.org/summer.