Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey Announces 2025-2026 Season

Ticket sales are now underway for the 2025-2026 season of the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey - Recipient of The Presser Foundation 2025 Advancement of Music Grant. Concerts will take place at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, NJ and for PSNJ’s popular Holiday Pops Concert, in performance in Voorhees as well as at Republic Bank Performing Arts Center in Sewell, NJ.

The orchestra plays under the baton of PSNJ Music Director James Allen Anderson.

“We open our season with Broadway showstoppers in October,” he shared, “from the dazzling energy of Bernstein’s ‘Overture to Candide’ to the lush, romantic melodies of Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris,’ along with unforgettable Broadway hits performed by the one and only Tony-nominated Max von Essen. In December, we spread the cheer again with our annual Holiday Pops. Our February repertoire highlights the subversive power of music created under some of the most crushing oppression of 20th century totalitarianism -- Sibelius’ glorious ‘Finlandia’ and Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony. In May, we present a symphonic love letter to Italy, as composed by Verdi and Respighi, among others.”

PSNJ Board President Elura Nanos Kish noted that the May finale is also a sendoff for PSNJ’s patron travel tour to Italy.

“We launched our patron travel program last year with an unforgettable trip to Vienna, and it was such a meaningful way to connect with our supporters through shared musical experiences,” she said. “This year, to pair with our May concert theme, we’re heading to Bologna, Italy—where food, history, and music all come together. We’ll be announcing details soon, along with more programming from PSNJ outside the concert hall to enrich our travelers’ planning for this fantastic musical adventure in Bella Italia!”

PSNJ’s concert season includes:

AMERICAN IN PARIS & BROADWAY HITS - Featuring the charismatic Max Von Essen, famed for his Broadway roles in "Chicago," "An American in Paris," and more.

October 26, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Regional High School Center for Performing Arts, Voorhees

HOLIDAY POPS - The enchantment of the season in a musical program of classic as well as contemporary holiday gems to delight all ages.

December 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Republic Bank Performing Arts Center, Sewell

December 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Regional High School Center for Performing Arts, Voorhees

SHOSTAKOVICH 5 – and other thrilling works born of courage, resilience and the human spirit.

February 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Regional High School Center for Performing Arts, Voorhees

MUSICAL LANDCAPES OF ITALY – Experience Italy in full symphonic color!

May 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Regional High School Center for Performing Arts, Voorhees

Tickets are available at www.psnj.org/concerts for each concert as well as subscription packages.

ABOUT PSNJ:

The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey is an 85+ piece symphony orchestra formed in 1991 to provide quality classical music to people throughout southern New Jersey and the Delaware Valley, in affordable and accessible sold-out performances each year to audiences of over 1300 patrons. As the largest all-volunteer ensemble in the region, its diverse group of dedicated members hail from myriad professional and personal backgrounds. Each week, they take the stage for the simple love of music and community.

PSNJ is a New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation 501 (c) (3) private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, and a member of the League of American Orchestras and the South Jersey Cultural Alliance.

Eastern Camden County Regional High School

Center for the Performing Arts

1401 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043

The Republic Bank Performing Arts Center

Washington Township High School

519 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ 08080

Free parking, bathrooms, and refreshments are available on site.

More information and tickets available at: www.psnj.org