2025 Season Of The Back Deck Outdoor Concert Series in Morristown, NJ

Classical Favorites: Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and More!

2025–26 Season Preview Concert

Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony

Enjoy a delightful summer evening of orchestral favorites featuring works from Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Ludwig van Beethoven and more! Conducted by New Jersey Symphony Colton Conducting Fellow Gregory D. McDaniel, this preview of the 2025–26 season delivers a lineup of beloved works you won’t want to miss!

New Jersey Symphony Summer Outdoor Concert

Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony

Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.

The Symphony closes out its summer outdoor series with a performance at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, where fans can enjoy the sounds of the Symphony next to the Hudson River, with an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty.

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Join us for a night at The DiMenna Center where audiences will enjoy the World Premiere performance of a new tone poem written by The Brothers Balliett which will feature Rachell Ellen Wong on solo violin. Bringing her “exceptional blend of technical virtuosity on gut strings, expressive musicianship, and an understanding of period performance practices,” which have established her as one of the leading performers of her generation, we are thrilled to feature Wong alongside a Festival orchestra conducted by Ken-David Masur.

Reception curated by C. Hesse Cheese to follow

FEATURING
Rachell Ellen Wong, solo violin 
Melinda Lee Masur, piano
Festival Chamber orchestra
Ken-David Masur, conductor

PROGRAM
Ernest BLOCH
Concerto Grosso No. 1

The BROTHERS BALLIETT
The Surprising and True Adventures of William Tell
(2025 World Premiere, Festival commission)

New Jersey Symphony Summer Outdoor Concert

Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony

Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.

The Symphony performs at the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy. Experience this performance while relaxing alongside the beautiful waterside of Raritan Bay.

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New Jersey Symphony Summer Outdoor Concert

Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony

Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.

The Symphony returns to Toms River to perform at Ocean County College. Fans can enjoy a summer evening of symphonic music close to home.

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More info at https://www.washingtonheightsorchestra.org/

New Jersey Symphony Summer Outdoor Concert

Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony

Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.

The Symphony kicks off the summer outdoor series at Marine Park in Red Bank, where fans can watch the concert while enjoying the beautiful sights of the Navesink River.

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National Masterwork Chorus & Orchestra

Illuminare, Main, LaBarr, and more

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Let’s Play: Video Game Music Live in Concert! 

Get ready for the ultimate video game music experience as the New Haven Symphony Orchestra teams up with the genre-blending, high-energy band DiscoCactus! This one-of-a-kind concert brings your favorite gaming soundtracks to life with a live orchestra and a powerhouse VGM band, delivering an electrifying mix of classical, rock, funk, and jazz. Whether you’re a longtime gamer or just love incredible music, this show is for you!

Featuring music from:
Hollow Knight | World of Warcraft
NieR | Minecraft | The Legend of Zelda
Elden Ring | Hades | Undertale

Cosplay encouraged—join the pre-show gathering at 2 PM and show off your best gaming-inspired look.

This isn’t just a concert—it’s a celebration of video game culture, packed with nostalgia, epic soundscapes, and the kind of energy that’ll make you want to hit “Continue.”

Tickets and more info here.

Let’s Play: Video Game Music Live in Concert! 

Get ready for the ultimate video game music experience as the New Haven Symphony Orchestra teams up with the genre-blending, high-energy band DiscoCactus! This one-of-a-kind concert brings your favorite gaming soundtracks to life with a live orchestra and a powerhouse VGM band, delivering an electrifying mix of classical, rock, funk, and jazz. Whether you’re a longtime gamer or just love incredible music, this show is for you!

Featuring music from:
Hollow Knight | World of Warcraft
NieR | Minecraft | The Legend of Zelda
Elden Ring | Hades | Undertale

Cosplay encouraged—join the pre-show gathering at 2 PM and show off your best gaming-inspired look.

This isn’t just a concert—it’s a celebration of video game culture, packed with nostalgia, epic soundscapes, and the kind of energy that’ll make you want to hit “Continue.”

Tickets and more info here.

This chamber music and ensemble program celebrates storytelling through a multi-sensory experience with local premieres of new music! Join us for an evening in which music explores the fragility of life and boldness of characters, culminating in Marc Migó’s Carnival de las Indias, narrated by Annie Dutoit-Argerich, conducted by Glen Cortese, and performed by the Soundbox Camerata.

Tickets and more info here.

This chamber music and ensemble program celebrates storytelling through a multi-sensory experience with local premieres of new music! Join us for an evening in which music explores the fragility of life and boldness of characters, culminating in Marc Migó’s “Carnival de las Indias,” narrated by Annie Dutoit-Argerich, conducted by Glen Cortese, and performed by the Soundbox Camerata. Suitable for children and families.

See this special performance before it is premiered in Barcelona in July 2025 by Martha Argerich!

Tickets and more info here.

Trois pieces pour une Musique de Nuit (1954)                                        Eugène Bozza 

Divertissement (1928)                                                                                Erwin Schulhoff

Wild Birds of New York (2025)                                                                  Brad Balliett 

Rubispheres (2012)                                                                                     Valerie Coleman 

Wind Quartet (1933)                                                                                   Jean Françaix

Trois pieces pour une Musique de Nuit (1954)                                        Eugène Bozza 

Divertissement (1928)                                                                                Erwin Schulhoff

Wild Birds of New York (2025)                                                                  Brad Balliett 

Rubispheres (2012)                                                                                     Valerie Coleman 

Wind Quartet (1933)                                                                                   Jean Françaix

Music for a Great Space, Greensboro, NC

Always and Forever

Women’s History Month Kick-Off Celebration

Fundamentals Workshop / Improve Practice Routines / Wm. S. Haynes Flute Showcase / Trial Opportunities

Artist Meet & Greet / Q & A Session

RSVP Required