New Jersey Symphony announces the Chamber Music After Hours series in Jersey City
NEWARK, NJ—The New Jersey Symphony is back in Jersey City this summer with the Chamber Music After Hours series on select Wednesday nights through July and into August.
The Chamber Music After Hours series is a return of the New Jersey Symphony to Jersey City’s Provost Square Plaza—in front of the future Symphony Center venue at 151 Bay Street, Jersey City, NJ—after a very successful first season of presenting chamber music performances through summer 2024.
Area residents and community members from across Hudson County and beyond greatly enjoyed the sound of music filling the plaza. The concerts also featured guest performers who occasionally add a visual element the program, such as the dancers from Kulture Kool.
The 2025 series expands on the favorite themes from last season while also providing new experiences, such as a program featuring East Asian music and a concert that explores the idea of home featuring an appearance by Allison Loggins-Hull, the New Jersey Symphony’s Resident Artistic Partner.
These free events are open for all Jersey City residents and beyond to enjoy. No reservations are required. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for seating. There are many options nearby for beverages and food, and some events may feature on-site vendors.
Patriotic Favorites
Wednesday, July 2, 6 pm | Provost Square Plaza in Jersey City
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players
John Dent trumpet
Angela Gosse trumpet
Andrea Menousek horn
Levi Boylan trombone
Wesley Krygsman tuba
With Independence Day on the horizon, enjoy patriotic tunes and American favorites played by brass musicians of the New Jersey Symphony. More information.
This concert is sponsored by the PSEG Foundation.
An Evening of Chamber Music with Allison Loggins-Hull
Wednesday, July 16, 6 pm | Provost Square Plaza in Jersey City
Allison Loggins-Hull flute
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players
Kathleen Nester flute
Andrew Adelson oboe
Juan Esteban Martinez clarinet
Robert Wagner bassoon
Andrea Menousek horn
Join the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players and Resident Artistic Partner and flutist Allison Loggins-Hull for a program that explores the idea of home through music. More information.
Sounds of the Rising Sun
Wednesday, July 30, 6 pm | Provost Square Plaza in Jersey City
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players
Embark on a musical journey featuring the rich culture of East Asia. With a selection of traditional Chinese songs and contemporary works by Asian composers in arrangements by American composers, this performance will immerse you in the festivities and stories of Asia as you hear Eastern music performed on Western instruments. More information.
The Music of India with Kulture Kool
Wednesday, August 13, 6 pm | Provost Square Plaza in Jersey City
Kulture Kool co-curators & dancers
Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury sitar
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players
JoAnna Farrer violin
Héctor Falcón violin
Elzbieta Weyman viola
Ted Ackerman cello
James Musto tabla
Rhythm and dance are on the musical menu for this performance as the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players and featured guest artists perform themes from Bollywood, plus works for string quartet that feature Hindustani melodies and rhythms. Come sing, clap, and dance along in our summer celebration of Bollywood and Indian classical music. More information.
Symphony Center in Jersey City
On August 21, 2024, the New Jersey Symphony announced that it will be expanding into Jersey City in a big way—with a new performing arts venue that will host New Jersey Symphony chamber music events and diversified programming, including non-classical events. The new Symphony Center will also become a permanent home base for the Symphony, with offices and space for education programs, expanding on the pioneering classical music education programs in Newark and throughout the State.
Large orchestral works and classical subscription series concerts will continue in the Symphony’s five halls; NJPAC in Newark, State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick, Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown and Richardson Auditorium in Princeton. Education programs in Newark and community events throughout the state will continue as well.
The new Symphony Center will welcome patrons in Jersey City and beyond beginning in Fall 2026, after construction is completed. More information.
New Jersey Symphony
The New Jersey Symphony is a GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning orchestra. Under the direction of the Music Director Xian Zhang, the Symphony performs more than 60 concerts at mainstage venues across the state, including Newark, Princeton, New Brunswick, Red Bank and Morristown as well as schools and public spaces statewide. Programming at the Symphony reflects an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion while providing students across the state unparalleled opportunities to achieve musical excellence through its Youth Orchestra and other outreach programs. In 2024, the Symphony announced it would continue to deliver its statewide activities from a new, permanent office, rehearsal and concert space in Jersey City, set to open in 2026.
For more information about the New Jersey Symphony, visit njsymphony.org or email information@njsymphony.org. Tickets are available for purchase by phone 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476) or on the Orchestra's website.
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