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:
Community Awareness Series featuring the New Jersey Symphony (FREE!)

Patriotic Favorites
Thursday, September 3 at 6 pm
Rain Date: Thursday, September 10
The Museum of Jersey City History (298 Academy Street) in Jersey City
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players
Tiago Linck trumpet
Olivia Pidi trumpet
Susan Panny horn
Sam George trombone
Derek Fenstermacher tuba
Hispanic Roots
Tuesday, September 15 at 6 pm
Rain Date: Tuesday, September 22
Van Vorst Park (257–287 Montgomery Street) in Jersey City
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players
Héctor Falcón violin
Jesus Saenz violin
Elzbieta Weyman viola
Hyewon Kim cello
Join the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players for two fun performances at the annual Community Awareness Series in Jersey City! First, brass players will perform Patriotic Favorites on September 3 at the Museum of Jersey City History, featuring timeless American classics and jubilant fanfare as we continue the celebration of America’s 250th Birthday. Then, string players will perform Hispanic Roots at Van Vorst Park on September 15 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, blending Hispanic culture with timeless Latin American favorites. Come get in the groove and experience these two performances with your loved ones!
Saturday, September 19 at 11 am (FREE!)
Rain Date: Saturday, September 26
The Ugly Duckling at Newark KidsFest
Forest Hill Neighborhood (235 Delevan Avenue) in Newark

Enjoy a charming tale of wonders as the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players perform The Ugly Duckling at Newark KidsFest, part of Newark PorchFest. Hear the journey of a young “duckling” through every note as it tries to go through a hostile world that it is struggling to fit into. It is a program that will bring joy to families and kids alike!
The New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players’ appearance at this event is sponsored by the TD Charitable Foundation.
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.