Sunday November 3, 2019
3:30 PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Prelude Concert
3:00 PM
New Jersey City University Symphony of Winds and Percussion
Patrick Burns, Director
NJWS 2019 – 2020 Season
Featured Soloist
Leelanee Sterrett
Acting Associate Principal Horn, New York Philharmonic
The NJWS opens its 37th season with soloist Leelanee Sterrett, Acting Associate Principal of the New York Philharmonic performing Richard Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 1. The NJWS will salute all the men and women of our Armed Forces past and present with music that celebrates Veterans Day.
Sunday December 8, 2019
7:30 PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Prelude Concert
7:00 PM
Mahwah High School Band
Jeff Bittner, Director
Featured Soloist
Alan Baer
Principal Tuba, New York Philharmonic
A holiday favorite, the NJWS will be joined by tuba and euphonium musicians from the area who will be playing selections that are traditionally performed annually at the TubaChristmas concert at Rockefeller Center. The NJWS will bring “New York to You” with featured soloist, Alan Baer, Principal Tuba of the New York Philharmonic.
Friday, February 7, 2020
8:00 PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Prelude Concert
7:30 PM
Ramapo High School Band
Jacqueline Sarracco, Director
Featured Soloist
Kim Laskowski
Associate Principal Bassoon, New York Philharmonic
Kim Laskowski, Associate Principal Bassoon of the New York Philharmonic, headlines the third concert of the NJWS season. Music by local composers Joseph Turrin and Wayne Ocquin will be featured on this program.
Friday, March 20, 2020
8:00 PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Prelude Concert
7:30 PM
Brooklawn Middle School Band
Joseph Stella, Director
This concert has been cancelled due to COVID-19
Featured Ensemble
The Salvation Army New York Staff Band
The Salvation Army New York Staff Band will share the stage with the NJWS for this concert. The New York Staff Band represents the finest in brass band performance and is a sonic experience you will not want to miss.
Friday, May 8, 2020
8:00 PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Prelude Concert
7:30 PM
Hawthorne High School Band
Keith Williams, Director
This concert has been cancelled due to COVID-19
Featured Soloist
Ethan Chang – Clarinet
Youth Soloist Competition Winner
Guest Musicians
Side By Side Participants
The season comes to a close with over 50 of the finest local high school wind, brass, and percussion students joining the New Jersey Wind Symphony in concert. This program will also feature the winner of the 2019 – 2020 Youth Soloist Competition now in its 15th year.