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SUMMARY:America250: Harmony Across Cultures
DESCRIPTION:America250: Harmony Across Cultures\nOctober 25 at 3:00 p.m.\nMain Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center\nFREE admission \nCelebrate 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. \nNJYS Youth Symphony Helen H. Cha-Pyo\, Music Director & Conductor\nInner City Dance Ensemble Nicholas Rodriguez\, Artistic & Executive Director\nKorean Traditional Music and Dance Center Yusun Kang\, Artistic Director\nEdmar Castaneda\, EC Llanera harp\nEma Mitrovic\, Mezzo-Soprano \nMeet & 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. \nThis 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. \nPresented in Partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center \n \nSupported by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/america250-harmony-across-cultures-3pm/
LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, New Jersey\, 07065\, United States
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SUMMARY:America250: Harmony Across Cultures
DESCRIPTION:America250: Harmony Across Cultures\nOctober 25 at 7:00 p.m.\nMain Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center\nFREE admission \nWharton Arts is pleased to present Plainfield Symphony Orchestra for a festive celebration of America250\, featuring beloved American classics and works. Under the baton of Charles Prince\, and joined by NJYS Youth Orchestra conducted by Oliver Hagen\, the program includes music by Morton Gould\, John Philip Sousa\, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor\, Edwin Franko Goldman and other celebrated American composers\, culminating in a spirited combined performance that celebrates America’s enduring musical legacy. \nNJYS Youth Orchestra Oliver Hagen\, Conductor\nPlainfield Symphony Orchestra Charles Prince\, Music Director and Conductor \nThis 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. \nPresented in Partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center \n \nSupported by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/america250-harmony-across-cultures-7pm/
LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, New Jersey\, 07065\, United States
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SUMMARY:America250: Harmony Across Cultures Education Concert
DESCRIPTION:America250: Harmony Across Cultures Education Concert\nOctober 28 at 10:00 a.m.\nMain Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center\nFREE admission\nEducators: CLICK HERE to reserve tickets for your students\nFor more information\, contact info@NJYS.org or call (908) 771-5544 \nNJYS Youth Symphony\nHelen H. Cha-Pyo\, Music Director & Conductor \nTake your students on an exciting\, one-hour musical journey celebrating America’s 250th anniversary! Designed for students in grades 3–8\, this engaging and interactive concert explores how music and dance from many cultures have shaped our nation and continue to bring people together. Under the baton of Helen H. Cha-Pyo\, the New Jersey Youth Symphony joins acclaimed guest artists\, dancers\, and musicians in performances featuring works by Leonard Bernstein\, Raúl Abbad\, John Chance Barnes\, Edmar Castañeda\, Reena Esmail\, Charles Ives\, and more. Through lively audience interaction\, storytelling\, and live demonstrations\, students will discover how music builds bridges across cultures and celebrates our shared humanity. \nPresented in Partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center \n \nSupported by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/america250-harmony-across-cultures-education-concert/
LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, New Jersey\, 07065\, United States
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