America250: Harmony Across Cultures
October 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Main Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center
FREE admission

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an inspiring musical journey that honors the many cultures that have shaped our nation. Under the baton of Helen H. Cha-Pyo, the New Jersey Youth Symphony joins acclaimed guest artists, dancers, and musicians from diverse traditions to explore themes of heritage, identity, and unity through vibrant works by Leonard Bernstein, Raúl Abbad, John Chance Barnes, Edmar Castañeda, Reena Esmail, and Charles Ives.

NJYS Youth Symphony Helen H. Cha-Pyo, Music Director & Conductor
Inner City Dance Ensemble Nicholas Rodriguez, Artistic & Executive Director
Korean Traditional Music and Dance Center Yusun Kang, Artistic Director
Edmar Castaneda, EC Llanera harp
Ema Mitrovic, Mezzo-Soprano

Meet & Greet in the UCPAC lobby immediately following the performance. Audience members will have the opportunity to meet many of our guest artists, including the dancers and soloists. The Korean dancers will also have their traditional percussion instruments available for audience members to see and explore.

This concert is part of the Wharton Arts Free Concert Series at UCPAC, offering six free performances that celebrate music, culture, and community throughout the season.

Presented in Partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center

Supported by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.