The New Jersey Wind Symphony
Welcome to the New Jersey Wind Symphony. The NJWS is one of the premier wind ensembles in the United States, presenting world class soloists and wind ensemble repertoire. Learn more about our mission.
Welcome to the New Jersey Wind Symphony. The NJWS is one of the premier wind ensembles in the United States, presenting world class soloists and wind ensemble repertoire. Learn more about our mission.
Now in its 17th year, the NJWS Youth Soloist Competition offers talented high school instrumentalists the opportunity to compete for scholarships and a solo performance with the New Jersey Wind Symphony on our May 2023 concert.
Competition entry deadline is February 23, 2023
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Since its inaugural concert in 1983, the Ridgewood Concert Band/New Jersey Wind Symphony has been performing for enthusiastic audiences nationally and internationally. Presenting the very best in wind band literature and featuring world class soloists, the RCB/NJWS has established itself as one of the premiere wind band ensembles in the US.
The Radetsky March by Johann Strauss Jr. is often played at the Vienna Philharmonic’s famous New Year concerts. Enjoy a wind band arrangement played at the March 15, 1992 concert of the Ridgewood Concert Band later to become the New Jersey Wind Symphony in 2017.
Prior to purchasing tickets for New Jersey Wind Symphony performances at West Side Presbyterian Church, please review our updated COVID-19 policies and procedures.
Consider a contribution to the New Jersey Wind Symphony as we plan for a post COVID-19 concert season. Your financial support during this challenging time helps ensure the return of the “Sound of the New Jersey Wind Symphony”.
Subscribe to the NJWS YouTube Channel and experience exceptional live full length performances of the New Jersey Wind Symphony.
Listen to selected live performances of the New Jersey Wind Symphony. Wind ensemble classics, marches and the best of comtemporary composers is represented on the NJWS playlist.