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Full Orchestras Festival: NJYS 45th Anniversary Concert

  • New Jersey Performing Arts Center 1 Center Street Newark, NJ, 07102 United States (map)

Experience a grand celebration of the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s full symphony orchestras and Jazz Orchestra as they come together with alumni for a triumphant concert to commemorate NJYS’ 45th Anniversary season. Special guest stars Rufus Reid and George Marriner Maull join the jubilee led by NJYS conductors Dion Tucker, Mark Gunderman, Simon Lipskar, and Helen H. Cha-Pyo. The celebratory program features works by Holst, Copland, Rufus Reid, Valerie Coleman, James Ra, and Respighi. Join us as we take a sweeping look at the NJYS’ 45-year history and the road ahead!

NJYS Jazz Orchestra: Dion Tucker, Director
NJYS Philharmonia: Mark Gunderman, Conductor
NJYS Youth Orchestra: Simon Lipskar, Conductor
NJYS Youth Symphony: Helen H. Cha-Pyo, Conductor
With Special Guest Artists and Alumni

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