By Mabel Pais

The New Jersey Symphony, in partnership with the Newark Museum of Art, presents four chamber music concerts in the museum’s Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden in July and August, in partnership with the Museum. The concerts are part of the NMOA Summer Series (njsymphony.org/museum).Resi dent Artistic Catalyst Daniel Bernard Roumain curates a pair of chamber music programs; Principal Bassoon Robert Wagner and Principal Bass Ha Young Jung each curate an evening of music in the garden.

SCHEDULE

New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players Concerts ‘Winds in the Garden’

Wednesday, July 13, at 7 pm

Wagner’s program features music by Mozart, Hummel and Gounod alongside wind music of the 20th and 21st centuries, with works by Amanda Harberg, Svend S. Schultz and Stacy Garrop.

Robert Wagner bassoon & curator

Hummel Allegro con spirito from Octet Partita in E-flat Major

Mozart Serenade No. 12 for Winds in C Minor

Amanda Harberg Hall of Ghosts

Schultz Divertimento for Wind Octet

Stacy Garrop Bohemian Café

Gounod Petite Symphonie

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‘Moving, Believing and Being Together’

Wednesday, July 27, at 7 pm

 Daniel Bernard Roumain violin & curator

New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players

Romain curates the program that speaks to the moment through music. The concert features work by Florence Price, Mozart, Farrenc, Terry Riley and Aleksandra Vrebalov; Roumain’s Hip-Hop Study & Etude in F Major and E-Flat Major and arrangement of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and the Ukrainian national anthem.

Verbytsky “State Anthem of Ukraine”

Johnson/arr. Daniel Bernard Roumain Lift Every Voice And…

Farrenc Selections from Nonet in E-flat Major

Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro

Terry Riley In C

Aleksandra Vrebalov Echolocations

Price Adoration

Daniel Bernard Roumain Hip-Hop Study & Etude in F Major and E-flat Major

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‘Summer, Time and Jazz’

Wednesday, August 3, at 7 pm

Daniel Bernard Roumain violin & curator

New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players

The program brings jazz and jazz-inspired classical music to the garden. Roumain’s program features Paquito D’Rivera’s Lecuonerías and selections from Aires Tropicales, Tania León’s De Memorias and Saóko, Valerie Coleman’s Red Clay & Mississippi Delta and Roumain’s Hip-Hop Study & Etude in G Minor. Prior to the concert, attendees can explore the jazz-themed exhibits inside the Museum from 6–7 pm.

Valerie Coleman Red Clay & Mississippi Delta

Paquito D’Rivera Selections from Aires Tropicales

Tania León De Memorias

Paquito D’Rivera Lecuonerías

Paquito D’Rivera Selections from Four Pieces for Brass Quintet

Tania León Saóko

Daniel Bernard Roumain Hip-Hop Study & Etude in G Minor

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‘Bass & Flute Extravaganza!’

Wednesday, August 17, at 7 pm

Ha Young Jung bass & curator

New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players

Jung’s ‘Bass & Flute Extravaganza!’ features classic works from Bach, Rossini and Schulhoff and modern sounds from Dorothy Rudd Moore, Morton Gould and Valerie Coleman.

Dorothy Rudd Moore TRANSCENSION (“I have been to the mountaintop”)

Bach Selection from Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007

Gould Benny’s Gig

Rossini Selections from Six String Sonatas

Schulhoff Concertino for Flute, Viola and Double Bass

Valerie Coleman Maombi Asante

The New Jersey Symphony (NJSO)

The New Jersey Symphony will redefine what it means to be a nationally leading, relevant orchestra in the 21st century.

Through adventurous performances, hands-on educational experiences and robust community programming, the organization encourages everyone to enjoy the power and creativity of orchestral music in all its forms. Across genres and venues, for audiences of all walks of life, it strives to bring music that’s meaningful to you.

As NJSO looks toward celebrating its centennial, it renews its deeply rooted commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by championing new, and often local, artists; engaging audiences for whom the inspiring depth and breadth of classical music will be new; and incorporating the broadest possible representation in all aspects of the organization—all to better reflect and serve its vibrant communities.

NJSO’s expansive educational offerings — including its youth orchestras, masterclasses and virtual learning opportunities — will build the next generation of listeners and musicians and help students grow, both musically and personally. And it will continue to seek new ways to connect with all New Jerseyans, through programs that resonate with a variety of cultural and musical backgrounds, as well as digital innovations that make the orchestra accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

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REFRESHMENTS

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

TICKETS

General-admission tickets are available online at njsymphony.org or by phone at 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476). Symphony subscribers and Museum members pay a discounted price.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All New Jersey Symphony performances follow safety measures in partnership with the venues and based on the guidance provided by the CDC and the State of New Jersey.

For more information, visit njsymphony.org/museum.

For more information on the NMOA Summer Series, including the full event schedule, visit newarkmuseumart.org.

The Newark Museum of Art

Founded in 1909, The Newark Museum of Art is the largest art and science education institution in New Jersey and one of the most influential museums in the United States. Its renowned global art collections, supported by significant holdings of science, technology and natural history, rank 12th among North America’s art museums. The Museum is dedicated to artistic excellence, education and community engagement with an overarching commitment to broadening and diversifying arts participation. As it has for over a century, the Museum responds to the evolving needs and interests of the diverse audiences it serves by providing exhibitions, programming and resources designed to improve and enrich people’s lives.

The Museum also encompasses the Victoria Hall of Science, the Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium, the 1885 Ballantine House, the MakerSPACE, the Billy Johnson Auditorium, the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden, an authentic 1784 Schoolhouse and the Newark Fire Museum. To learn more, visit newarkmuseumart.org.

(Mabel Pais writes The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Health & Wellness, Cuisine and Spirituality)