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NJYS 40th Anniversary Concert

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The New Jersey Youth Symphony will honor a milestone with its 40th Anniversary Concert and Gala on Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center located at 1 Center Street in Newark.

Under the baton of Helen Cha-Pyo, the celebratory concert will showcase the youth symphony’s extensive talent with Carl Orff’s iconic Carmina Burana. Described as “one of the most richly tuneful choral pieces of modern times,” the orchestra will be joined by soprano Mia Pafumi, tenor Theron Cromer, and baritone John-Andrew Fernandez as well as the Newark Boys Chorus, J.P. Stevens High School Chorus, Newark Academy Concert Choir, New Providence High School Chorus, Ridge High School A Cappella Honors, and the Somerville High School Chorus for a show-stopping performance by an ensemble of nearly 500 performers.

Tickets are $20/$35/$50 available here. Read more in New Jersey Stage.

PLAYATHON!

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For over 30 years NJYS has been performing a spectacular Playathon, and now it is even bigger and better than ever!  Almost 500 musicians performing together is a spectacular sight to witness and to participate in! Performances include jazz, classical and musical theatre, and the full orchestra concert features Pops music from movies and musicals. This heart-warming and moving occasion—which many members describe as their favorite performance of the year—serves as the primary student fundraising activity for the organization. Students raise money from friends and family, both individually and as an ensemble, fostering teamwork and camaraderie as well as teaching the importance of giving back. Funds raised through Playathon support the daily operations of the organization, including scholarships and tuition assistance.