| A Musician’s Life |
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Two musicians engage the audience with music and a discussion about their instruments and careers. |
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| All Around the World |
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A brass ensemble plays marches, dances, and ballads from across Europe, Latin America,
and the United States. |
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“[The musicians] always work with our group to ensure that our campers receive the maximum amount of enjoyment from the program. Our campers enjoy the performance and the opportunity to ask questions and see the musical instruments.”
Fiona Jordan, Coordinator of Camping and Recreation, Easter Seals NJ Camp Merry Heart, Hackettstown |
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| Broadway Bound |
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A string quartet performs musical theatre classics from the Great White Way. |
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| Crossing the Pond - Crossing the Channel |
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Dvorak and Haydn are two of the most widely recognized classical composers. This engaging program of string quartets delves into how each composer was influenced by a country other than their native land. England played a pivotal role in Haydn's compositions and Dvorak was influenced by America to an enormous extent - you'll learn how in this informative and entertaining program. |
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| Dueling Basses |
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A bass duet demonstrates the versatility and beauty of this oft-misunderstood instrument. |
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| Hispanic Roots |
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This bilingual program takes students on a tour of Latin America’s diverse musical traditions. |
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“The performance was excellent and I loved the variety of Latin American music that you played…Never before had I [experienced] the beauty of both a string orchestra and Spanish cultural performance.”
Student, Terence C. Reilly Middle School, Newark |
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International
Dance Party |
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A string duet plays dance music from around the globe, teaching students “it’s a small world, after all.” |
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| Kaleidoscope of American Music |
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A woodwind quintet, a brass quintet, and a percussionist all join together to showcase the unique sounds of some of America’s most celebrated native and visiting composers. |
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| Lessons, Master Classes & Mentoring |
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NJSO musicians conduct personalized masterclasses, lessons, mentoring sessions and workshops for
your students! |
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“Our students have benefited so much from programs presented by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra over the past few years. The classes conducted by [your musicians] were experiences our students will always remember. Thank you so much for these important musical opportunities.”
Nancy Horowitz, School # 27, Paterson |
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| Leadership Quartet |
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A string quartet is the perfect vehicle to teach effective teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. |
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| Light Classics |
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A string quartet performs and discusses the colorful lives and music of composers such as Handel, Mozart, and Beethoven. |
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| Meet a Musician |
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A member of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will visit with your students, play for them and discuss life as a professional musician. |
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| The Many Moods of Beethoven |
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A string quartet explores how Beethoven’s personal hardships shaped the evolution of his creative genius. |
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Mozart the Boy
Wonder |
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A string quartet reveals the prodigious talents Mozart displayed as a child prodigy and the artistic immortality he achieved as an adult. |
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“Thank you again for the great assemblies yesterday. I can not tell you the number of students and teachers who have approached me in the halls to say great things about the program.”
Linda Behrens, Perry L. Drew School, East Windsor |
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| Musical Matriarchs |
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A string quartet performs music of female composers such as Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann and Ruth Crawford Seeger while exploring the role of women in music past and present. |
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| Musical Story Time: Journey to Russia |
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Many of Russia's most famous composers were particularly gifted at translating their favorite stories into
symphonic suites, operas, and ballets. Learn how just the right melody can breath new life into a classic tale during this musical journey.
Violin, Oboe, and Bassoon Trio
Lesser-known gems from the 20th century share the stage with some familiar works from the baroque and
classical, all arranged for three instruments with very distinct, and complementary, personalities. |
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| Once Upon a Time |
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This interactive performance brings the world of fairytales to life through a string duet. |
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| Perfect Strangers |
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They may come from different worlds, but when this trombone, tuba, and harp trio plays together, they sound right at home. |
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| Peter and the Wolf |
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A woodwind quintet demonstrates each instrument’s unique timbre and method of sound production during
the telling of this classic tale. |
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| Schubert Octet |
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An incredible gem of the chamber music repertoire, this work by Schubert allows eight of our NJSO musicians to showcase their talents in a more intimate setting. |
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Something for
Everyone |
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A quartet consisting of clarinet, trombone, viola, and percussion represent the four families of the orchestra
during this light-hearted and playful program. |
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Sounds from the Big Top
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An eclectic quintet recreates the sounds and thrills of a day at the circus or carnival. |
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| Symphony Strings |
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Meet the four instruments in the string section - violin, viola, cello, and bass - and learn about each one's
unique personality as they compete to see which is the best. |
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Welcome to the
Golden Age |
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A string trio demonstrates the magnificence of instruments from the Golden Age Collection and recreates the 17th-century musical environment that inspired master luthiers to craft these extraordinary instruments. |
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"Last night’s concert was absolutely delightful!!"
Joan B. Taub, Library Director, Belleville Public Library |
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