Looking for a way to spend an enjoyable summer evening out under the stars? Head over to Marine Park for the kickoff of the New Jersey Symphony’s summer series, where some of the finest musicians in the state will serenade you with performances of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love. This is a free, all-ages event.

Conducted by Gregory D. McDaniel, the evening includes performances of the following:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to The Magic Flute
Florence Price “Silk Hat and a Walking Cane” from Dances in the Canebrakes
Béla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
Gioachino Rossini Overture to William Tell
Richard Rodgers Carousel Waltz
Duke Ellington / arr. Custer Duke Ellington!
Various Composers / arr. Ricketts Satchmo!
Stephen Schwartz / arr. Ricketts Highlights from Wicked
Various Composers / arr. Lowden Armed Forces Salute

In case of inclement weather, please be aware of the rain location: Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701