Event Details
Honoree
The John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University
Heather J. Buchanan, Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music
Event Chairs
Lisa Webber, Gala Co-Chair
Donald Strangfeld, Gala Co-Chair
Event Committee
Audrey Bartner
Ann Borowiec
Patricia Capawana
Jean Clark
Ann Cummis
Ursala Edwards
Deborah Frazier
Mary Griffin
Stan Heimberger
Elaine Heimberger
Jane Juhng
Eva Lerner-Lam
Zhenggui (Kevin) Li
Yin Long
Judith Lieberman
Mike Lipper
Ruth Lipper
Gary Mann
Madison McHugh-Thieke
Michelle Merchant
Elin Mueller
Max Rich
Michael Richards
Stephen Sichak
Norman Slonaker
Cecilia Sweeney
Catherine Terrell
Isobel Wayrick
Ralph Weaver
Lisa Webber
Philip Woolfolk
Ray Zeng
Event Summary
What a magnificent finale to our centennial season. Everything about this event was an amazing homage to the past, present and future of the Symphony. From the moment Music Director Xian Zhang stepped onto the stage, we knew this would be an epic performance. Becky Bass simply stunned in Daniel Bernard Roumain’s moving new work Farah (Joy) for Voice and Orchestra and superstar Joshua Bell lit up the stage. As always, the brilliant artistry of the musicians of the New Jersey Symphony was the true force powering this unforgettable afternoon.
It was a privilege to honor The John J. Cali School of Music, especially Choral Director and Professor of Music Heather J. Buchanan, for their outstanding contributions to the Symphony’s artistic programs over the past two decades.
Gallery
You can view the photo gallery from the New Century Gala and season finale concert below.
Thank you to our Sponsors & Supporters
Dinner Sponsor
Lipper Family Charitable Foundation
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Hackensack Meridian Health
Diamond Table Hosts
Audrey Bartner
Bloomberg
Merck
PNC
Platinum Table Hosts
Prudential Financial
MCJ Amelior Foundation
Norm Slonaker & Linda Dujack
After-Party Sponsors
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
Turrell Fund
Gold Supporters
Ann & Stan Borowiec
Montclair State University
Roy and Diana Vagelos
Verizon
Lisa Webber
Silver Supporters
Mindy Cohen & David Bershad
Elin Mueller
PSEG
Donald Strangfeld & Bettina Daly
TD Bank
Bob & Susie Waldele