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SUMMARY:Gospel Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Gospel Music Festival\nDecember 12 at 5:00 p.m.\nMain Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center\nFREE admission\nClick HERE for tickets \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration\, hope\, and celebration at the Gospel Music Festival. The concert opens with Elevation\, Delaware’s only professional vocal ensemble\, under the direction of Dr. Arreon A. Harley-Emerson\, whose innovative performances blend classical choral music with jazz\, hip-hop\, R&B\, storytelling\, and spoken word. In the second half\, the New Jersey Youth Symphony and distinguished high school choruses from across New Jersey\, under the baton of Helen H. Cha-Pyo\, present André J. Thomas’s uplifting Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy\, a powerful work that celebrates faith\, unity\, hope\, and the transformative power of music. \nNew Jersey Youth Symphony Helen H. Cha-Pyo\, Music Director & Conductor\nElevation Dr. Arreon A. Harley-Emerson\, Artistic Director\nCicely Tyson High School for the Arts Chorus Kyle Goyen\, Director\nJ.P. Stevens High School Chorus Matthew Chi Lee & Regina McElroy\, Directors\nSomerville High School Chorus Daniel Malloy\, Director\nRosa Parks High School for the Arts Chorus Lauren Sander-Wells\, Director \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. \n \nSupported by funding through the NJEDA‘s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/gospel-music-festival/
LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, New Jersey\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:NJYS,NJYS Alumni,Wharton
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SUMMARY:Two Nutcrackers
DESCRIPTION:Two Nutcrackers \nDecember 13 at 2:00 pm\nMain Stage at the Union County Performing Arts Center\nFREE Admission\nClick HERE for tickets \nExperience a holiday tradition like you’ve never heard before! Two Nutcrackers brings together two unforgettable interpretations of the beloved classic\, featuring the timeless elegance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite alongside the vibrant jazz reimagining of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s The Nutcracker Suite. This festive concert celebrates the magic of the season through the rich traditions of both classical and jazz music\, offering audiences two distinct musical journeys inspired by the same timeless story. The concert opens with the NJYS Youth Orchestra\, performing works by Coleridge-Taylor\, Rachmaninoff\, Humperdinck\, and more. \nNJYS Youth Orchestra Oliver Hagen\, Conductor\nNJYS Jazz Orchestra Shamie Royston\, Director\nNJYS Youth Symphony Helen H. Cha-Pyo\, Music Director & 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. \n \nSupported by funding through the NJEDA‘s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/two-nutcrackers/
LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, New Jersey\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:NJYS,NJYS Alumni,Wharton
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SUMMARY:NJYS Alumni Night
DESCRIPTION:NJYS Alumni Night\nJanuary 5\, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.\nBurgdorff Hall at NJYS\, New Providence\nFREE Event \n \nJoin fellow NJYS alumni for an evening of music\, memories\, and reconnecting with old friends. \nNJYS Youth Symphony Helen Cha-Pyo\, Conductor
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-alumni-night/
LOCATION:Burgdorff Hall at New Jersey Youth Symphony\, New Providence\, 570 Central Ave\, New Providence\, New Jersey\, 07974\, United States
CATEGORIES:NJYS,NJYS Alumni,Wharton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T170000
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SUMMARY:NJYS Music Across Generations
DESCRIPTION:NJYS Music Across Generations\nFebruary 21\, 2027 at 5:00 pm\nNicholas Music Center\, Rutgers University\n$20/Adults\, $15/Students & Seniors\nClick HERE for tickets (Coming Soon) \nMusic connects us across time\, across generations\, and across the many chapters of our lives. In this joyful celebration of our Season of Hope\, mother-son piano duo\, Two Piano Journey: Michelle Chen Kuo & Christopher Kuo\, joins the NJYS Youth Symphony for Poulenc’s brilliant and playful Concerto for Two Pianos. \nThe concert also brings the extended NJYS family together on one stage with the NJYS Community Orchestra\, featuring parents\, alumni\, staff\, and students making music side by side. It’s a celebration of what we receive\, what we share\, and what we pass on to the next generation. \n 
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-music-across-generations/
LOCATION:Nicholas Music Center at Rutgers New Brunswick\, 85 George St\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:NJYS,NJYS Alumni,Wharton
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SUMMARY:Playathon Pops Concert
DESCRIPTION:Playathon Pops Concert\nMarch 7\, 2027\nThe Mills at Jersey Gardens Mall\, Elizabeth \nJoin us at the 2027 Playathon! This beloved annual tradition is our largest fundraiser. Come hear over 500 young musicians perform iconic cinematic scores and show tunes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable pops concert. Alumni are invited to watch or perform!
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/playathon-pops-concert/
LOCATION:The Mills at Jersey Gardens\, 651 Kapkowski Rd\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07201\, United States
CATEGORIES:NJYS,NJYS Alumni,Wharton
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