Neighborhood Concerts
We are your New Jersey Symphony—bringing you the music you love, wherever you are. We strive to make music accessible—and enjoyable—for all.
Check out these upcoming public community events:
Saturday, October 10 at 11 am (FREE!)
NAF Kids
Newark Vocational High School (301 West Kinney Street) in Newark
NAF Kids brings together art, music, performance and hands-on creative activities for kids, tweens and teens in grades K–12. Young festivalgoers can make something of their own, experience live performances, explore new forms of creative expression, and take part in the festival alongside family and friends. Stop by from 11 am–1 pm to try out a new instrument for yourself with guidance from New Jersey Symphony musicians! Designed for young people to participate, not just watch, NAF Kids is a day of creativity, discovery and fun for the next generation.
Saturday, October 17 at 12 pm (FREE!)
Family Fun Day: Dodge Poetry Festival
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1 Center Street) in Newark
Celebrate poetry, music, and self-expression at Dodge Poetry Festival's Family Fun Day at NJPAC! Try out a new instrument with guidance from New Jersey Symphony musicians and enjoy the exciting lineup of poetry, face painting, dancing and more.
Saturday, October 17 at 7 pm
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players: String Quartet
Van Vleck House & Gardens (21 Van Vleck Street) in Newark
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players
Ming Yang violin
Youngsun Kim violin
David Blinn viola
Philo Lee cello
The New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players return to Van Vleck for an intimate evening of chamber music featuring works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Amy Beach. Experience world-class musicians up close in the intimate setting that has become a hallmark of Montclair Foundation's Cultural Arts Series.
New Jersey Symphony musicians collaborate with community members on in-person and virtual musical events through our Community Partners traveling chamber music program. To learn more about the New Jersey Symphony’s Community Partners Program, please contact Ann Kriewall, Director of Operations & Community Programs, at akriewall@njsymphony.org.