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
Korean Traditional Music and Dance Center
Edmar Castaneda, EC Llanera harp
Ema Mitrovic, Mezzo-Soprano

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.

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