NJ Intergenerational Orchestra Announces Its Spring Concert 2019

New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO) presents the concluding concert of its 25^th Anniversary Season, a free concert entitled “New Worlds” on May 5, 2019 at 3 pm at New Providence High School. This concert is a Reunion Concert, including former members of the orchestra who have returned in celebration of its 25^th Anniversary. The concert is dedicated to the memory of our late Board Member and fellow musician Jack Prewitt. Admission is free.

NJIO’s Symphony Orchestra will perform Symphony No. 9 by Antonin Dvorak, better known as the New World Symphony. The symphony, Dvorak’s most celebrated, manages to be both very American and yet deeply European. It was composed in 1893 when Dvorak was in America serving as the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America. Symphony will also perform the Violin Concerto by Jules Conus, featuring violin soloist Elizabeth Hendy of Berkeley Heights. Symphony is conducted by Artistic Director Warren Cohen.

NJIO’s Intermezzo Orchestra will perform the Suite by Bela Bartok and Thomas Arne’s Overture in D Major, No. 7. Intermezzo is conducted by Brian McGowan.

NJIO’s Prelude Ensemble, conducted by Robert Anderson, and Flute Choir, conducted by Alissa Delgado will also perform. Members of all groups range in age from 9 to 80+.

NJIO Spring Concert

Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 3:00 pm

New Providence High School

35 Pioneer Drive, New Providence, New Jersey

About NJIO

New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra, celebrating 25 years, has been recognized as a national leader in intergenerational excellence through its unique approach to teaching musical performance and as a model for intergenerational orchestras across the country. Not only do the intergenerational members play together, but they also mentor one another. In addition to providing free concerts and outreach to the community, NJIO has been invited to perform at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and at the United Nations, and was a finalist for the Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence. NJIO welcomes new members of all ages and abilities each concert period to join one of its several orchestras. Whether you’re a beginner, lapsed, fan, or virtuoso, there is a place for you at NJIO.

NJIO programs are made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation, the Eisner Foundation, the Lillian Schenck Foundation and many other generous foundations.

NJIO is committed to ensuring that all programs and concerts are accessible to everyone. For more information regarding the concert or to inquire about patron services, please contact (908) 603-7691, info@njio.org, or visit NJIO’s website at http://njio.org.