NJSO brass quintet performs at Military Park Grand Opening

An NJSO brass quintet performed at the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Newark’s Military Park on Friday, June 13. David Larson and James De La Garza (trumpets), Theresa MacDonnell (horn), Vernon Post (trombone) and Andrew Baker (tuba) played classic pops favorites at the celebratory event. U.S. Senator Cory Booker, former mayor of Newark, was among the New Jersey leaders who spoke at the historic opening.

After @MilitaryParkNWK grand-opening ceremony, @CoryBooker enjoys the sounds of the NJSO brass quintet. pic.twitter.com/UeCaIuYbFD

— New Jersey Symphony (@NJSymphony) June 13, 2014

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) describes the festive atmosphere in a recap of the event.

Learn more about the rebirth of the historic park at www.militarypark.com.

This performance is generously sponsored by City National Bank.