- By Mabel Pais
“What the New Jersey Symphony has established, bringing music to the Garden State in schools and in six different cities, is a sincere accomplishment. And it’s never been better.” – nj.com
This holiday season, celebrate great events throughout the Garden State with the New Jersey Symphony.
Come ready to sing, dance and clap along!
PROGRAM
Music in Motion
Presented in collaboration with NJ TRANSIT
New Jersey Symphony Brass Quintet
Newark – Tuesday, Dec 10, 4:45 pm, Newark Penn Station
Featuring a mix of upbeat brass quintet tunes and holiday favorites!
Gregory D. McDaniel is the 2024–25 Colton Conducting Fellow
Newark Winter Village
Neighborhood Concerts
New Jersey Symphony Brass Quintet
Newark – Wed, Dec 11, 4 pm, Mulberry Commons
Featuring a mix of upbeat brass quintet tunes and holiday favorites!
New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony
Presented by New Jersey Ballet, in collaboration with Mayo Performing Arts Center and New Jersey Symphony
Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor
New Jersey Ballet
New Jersey Symphony
Morristown – Mayo Performing Arts Center
Friday, Dec 13, 2024, 7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024, 1 pm & 6 pm
Sunday, Dec 15, 2024, 1 pm & 6 pm
Friday, Dec 20, 2024, 7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, 1 pm & 6 pm
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024, 1 pm & 6 pm
Monday, Dec 23, 2024, 1 pm
Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024, 1 pm
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024, 1 pm & 6 pm
Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky ‘The Nutcracker’
Based on ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ by E.T.A. Hoffman
A Gospel Holiday
New Jersey Symphony Family Concert
Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony Gospel Chorus | Gwen Moten, director
New Jersey Symphony
Newark – Saturday, Dec 14, 2024, 2 pm, Science Park High School
Selections
Various / arr. Johnie Dean Calypso Christmas Medley
Jason Webb / arr. Brad Henderson “Hallelujah to the King of Glory”
Leroy Anderson Selections from Suite of Carols
Traditional / arr. Michael McElroy & Joseph Joubert “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Michael O’Shields / arr. B. Dexter Allgood “O, Magnify the Lord”
Traditional / arr. Morton Gould It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Traditional / arr. Luther Henderson Ding, Dong, Merrily on High
Traditional / arr. Jack Gale Deck the Halls
Jill Jackson-Miller & Sy Miller “Let There Be Peace on Earth”
Traditional / arr. Michael McElroy & Joseph Joubert “Go Tell it on the Mountain”
- Dexter Allgood “Hallelujah (to the Newborn King), Jesus is Born”
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart: Handel’s Messiah (Credit for all: njsymphony.org)Handel’s Messiah
New Jersey Symphony Holiday Tradition
Jeannette Sorrell conductor
Sonya Headlam soprano
John Holiday countertenor
Ed Lyon tenor
Kevin Deas bass-baritone
Montclair State University Singers | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
Princeton – Friday, Dec 20, 2024, 8 pm, Richardson Auditorium
Princeton – Saturday, Dec 21, 2024, 8 pm, Richardson Auditorium
Newark – Sunday, Dec 22, 2024, 7 pm, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
George Frideric Handel ‘Messiah’
For more information on concerts and tickets, visit njsymphony.org/events.
TICKETS
For Tickets, visit njsymphony.org or call 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476)
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The New Jersey Symphony
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RAYWA HONORS INSPIRATIONAL ACHIEVERS AT 25TH GALA
By Mabel Pais
The RAYWA (Raising Awareness of Youth with Autism) Foundation, with its roots in Roshni Media, presents the highly anticipated TIA (The Inspirational Achievers) Awards Gala to take place on December 14th, 2024. Initially founded by Roshni Media to honor the achievements of Indian individuals in the United States, the platform has expanded to celebrate excellence across North America and has now evolved into a global recognition of achievers from diverse backgrounds. This year’s event marks the 25th anniversary of celebrating diversity worldwide and will be held at the iconic ‘The Pierre’ (A Taj Hotel), in New York City.
Hosted by the RAYWA Autism Foundation, the gala will honor exceptional individuals through award ceremonies, interspersed with captivating live entertainment. As Roshni Media’s initiatives now fold into the RAYWA Foundation, this gala reflects the enduring legacy of celebrating diversity and inclusion while supporting RAYWA’s mission to empower neurodiverse youth and foster a more inclusive society.
Honorees include:
- Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Alan Cumming – Actor, Author, and Activist
- Princess Diya Kumari – Philanthropist and Politician
- Tonino Lamborghini – Luxury Brand Innovator
- 2. Corporate Leadership Excellence
- Saul Van Buerden – Head of Consumer & Small Business Banking, Wells Fargo
- Dennis Mathew – CEO, Altice USA
- Chiro Aikat – Executive Vice President, Mastercard
- Ashu Rathor – Partner, EY
- Philanthropy and Community Impact
- Robin Ganzert – President & CEO, American Humane
- Parekh Family Foundation – Philanthropic Organization
- Mayor Neena Singh – Mayor of Montgomery Township
- Raju Sethi – Media Entrepreneur
- Dr. Rajendra Bansal – Philanthropist and Healthcare Entrepreneur
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Sunil Bagaria – Founder & President, GDB International
- Bobby Garg – Branding Expert in the Liquor Industry
- Greg Reid – Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur
- Healthcare and Science Leadership
- Dr. Julie Russak – Board-Certified Dermatologist and Founder, Russak
Dermatology Clinic
- Chirag Patel – Chief Strategy Officer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Dr. Satheesh Kathula – Oncologist and Philanthropist
- Arts and Culture Excellence
- Claudia Wells- Actress and Philanthropist
- Rhea Raj – Singer and Songwriter
- Ashfer Biju – Executive Chef, The Pierre Hotel
- Namratha Prashanth – Winery Expert, Italy
Learn more at roshnimedia.com/raywa.
“The TIA Awards Gala, founded in 2012, celebrates extraordinary individuals whose stories of perseverance, overcoming challenges, and redefining success inspire us all. It’s a platform that goes beyond diversity, shining a light on journeys that transform setbacks into achievements and drive meaningful change,” says Manee Kamboj, Founder of TIA Awards and Co-Founder & CEO of RAYWA Foundation. “This year, we are proud to unveil the RAYWA coffee table book, showcasing the inspiring journeys of trailblazers who drive change and inclusivity,” adds Dr. Rashmee Sharma, Co-Founder of RAYWA Foundation and author of the Roshni coffee table books.
Both the gala and the book embody the RAYWA Foundation’s mission to empower neurodiverse youth and champion equity for all. Built on the TIA Awards’ legacy, this event highlights the profound impact of celebrating diversity and fostering meaningful change.
TICKETS
For tickets to the gala, visit roshnimedia.com/raywa
(Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Business, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, and Education)
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