Over the last four decades, the New Jersey Wind Symphony ( NJWS) has delighted audiences with concert experiences that include timeless classics, cutting edge new compositions, and world-class soloists. Our 2024-2025 season is no exception as we celebrate our 42nd year of giving concerts with a five-concert series at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
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42nd Season Opener
Friday, November 8, 2024
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 South Monroe, Ridgewood, NJ
Single Concert Tickets
Adult – $30
Senior – $25
Student – $5
Featured Soloist
Chad Smith – Saxophone
Concert Highlights
Kick off the New Jersey Wind Symphony’s 42nd season with a spectacular concert! This evening will feature the incredible saxophonist Chad Smith performing “A Tribute to Rudy Wiedoeft” by Gunther Schuller and a Gershwin Tribute. The program also includes the stirring “Overture to Der Freischutz” by Anton von Weber, the charming “Lonesome Valley Folk Song Suite” by James Stephenson, and the exhilarating “Equus” by Eric Whitacre
NJWS Holiday Concert
Friday, December 13, 2024
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 South Monroe, Ridgewood, NJ
Prelude Concert
7:30 PM
Northern Highlands Wind Ensemble
Taylor Rehe – Director
Single Concert Tickets
Adult – $30
Senior – $25
Student – $5
Featured Soloist
Kyle Turner – Tuba
Concert Highlights
Join the New Jersey Wind Symphony for a festive evening of music! The concert will feature tuba virtuoso Kyle Turner performing Martin Ellerby’s Tuba Concerto. In addition, the internationally famous New York Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be the featured guest ensemble. This magical night of music and holiday cheer is the perfect way to celebrate the season!
Featured Guest Ensemble
New York Staff Band of the Salvation Army
NJWS with Billy Hunter – Trumpet
Friday, February 7, 2025
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 South Monroe, Ridgewood, NJ
Prelude Concert
7:30 PM
Ramapo High School Wind Ensemble
Erik Sloezen – Director
Single Concert Tickets
Adult – $30
Senior – $25
Student – $5
Featured Soloist
Billy Hunter – Trumpet
Concert Highlights
Brilliant trumpet soloist Billy R. Hunter, Jr., Principal Trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera and Assistant Principal Trumpet of the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra, joins the NJWS for an evening of music. In addition to a program of works by Mendelssohn and Gould, the NJWS will celebrate the 100th birthday of Gunther Schuller with a special performance of his work, Blue Dawn Into White Heat.
Springtime Classics
Friday, April 11, 2025
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 South Monroe, Ridgewood, NJ
Prelude Concert
7:30 PM
Ramsey High School Wind Ensemble
Josh Jenkins – Director
Single Concert Tickets
Adult – $30
Senior – $25
Student – $5
Featured Soloists
Harry Searing – Bassoon
Kristin Bacchiocchi-Stewart – Flute
Concert Highlights
Join us for an enchanting evening of music featuring the extraordinary bassoonist Harry Searing, performing Mignone’s captivating Concertino for Bassoon. The program also includes mesmerizing pieces such as Debussy’s “Afternoon of a Faun” with Kristin Bacchiocchi-Stewart, flute, Mozart’s “Overture to the Magic Flute,” Handel’s “Water Music,” and the evocative music from ‘Avatar’ by James Horner.
Side By Side Concert
Friday, May 16, 2025
8:00PM
Prelude Concert
7:30 PM
Butler High School Concert Band
Lyn M. Lowndes, Director
Single Concert Tickets
Adult – $30
Senior – $25
Student – $5
Featured Soloists
Ron Levy – Piano
Youth Soloist Competition Winner
Hongrae Kim, Alto Saxophone
Guest Conductor
Robert Sheldon – Composer/Conductor
Concert Highlights
Join the NJWS as we close out our 42nd season with an evening celebrating the future of music. This concert will feature the winner of the 19th Youth Soloist Competition, Hongrea Kim, Alto Saxophone, showcasing the talents of an outstanding high school musician and guest soloist, Ron Levy performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Robert Sheldon, Guest Conductor and Composer, will be leading the NJWS in one of his own compositions. The evening will also include the 15th Annual Side by Side Program, where young local musicians perform alongside the NJWS. This special event is the perfect way to conclude our season with a celebration of musical talent and community spirit!
Timothy Lien - Clarinet
All New Jersey Wind Symphony Subscription Concerts are held at the West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, NJ. West Side Presbyterian Church is fully ADA compliant providing handicap accessible entry to the concert venue as well as bathroom facilities. Important signage and directions are presented in braille.