In a place governed by the insufferable GOP bully Chris Christie--one where teachers and music programs are, yes, as knowingly gummed up as the George Washington Bridge--it's a wonder how anything artistic can survive in the Garden State.
In spite of the fat man upstairs, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra trods on--undeterred by the political rhetoric and presidential forecasts coming out of Trenton.
In fact, Jacques Lacombe and the NJSO are thriving there in Newark with a lot of great ideas.
Case in point: On Saturday, March 15, #OrchestraYou will celebrate music educators, music students as well as their families and supporters with a special concert from Jersey's best band (sorry, Bruce) at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
This latest initiative from the NJSO is part of their larger Music Education Night, which will feature young talented musicians thoughout the community, as well as Yan Pascal Tortelier conducting Esa-Pekka Salonen's Giro and Stravinsky's 1945 Firebird Suite.
And speaking of fresh classical talent, they don't get any more fresh than violinist Hilary Hahn performing Brahms' Violin Concerto.
Unless, maybe, Hahn's playing something from In 27 Pieces: The Hilary Hahn Encores.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, this concert will debut the NJSO's very first pro-am orchestra...#OrchestraYou
Specifically, #OrchestraYou will consist of students, teachers, administrators, subscribers, music lovers and NJSO musicians congregated together for the Jeff Grogan-led "Toreadors Song" from Bizet's Carmen.
There is no charge to get involved, of course, but you do need a concert ticket and pre-registration creds to participate.
You can purchase tickets and register by calling 1-800-ALLEGRO. Brilliant!
So, in the meantime, break out your dusty instruments and start practicing because, once again, Jersey (not New York) is hosting a truly magical event for music enthusiasts of all ages and kinds.
Take that, Gov.
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