NJIO Spring Concert
Sunday May 3rd @ 3PM
Crescent Ave Presbyterian Church
716 Watchung Ave, Plainfield NJ 07060
Escape to an afternoon celebrating music that has inspired national pride for generations. The final concert in NJIO’s 32nd season, “National Spirit” culminates in Sibelius’s Symphony no.2— the glorious finale of this symphony will give you goosebumps! All three of our all-ages orchestras will transport you around the world with composers from Europe, Scandinavia, and Japan.
Come as you as, leave with your spirits raised!
All of NJIO’s concerts are free; no tickets are required.
NEW: Concert Comfort Station
To make your concert experience more comfortable, NJIO now provides free items to borrow during the concert at our Concert Comfort Station, located in the concert lobby.
Please see a volunteer at the Concert Comfort Station to borrow any of the following:​
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Crayons and coloring pages
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Additional cushions
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Sound-reducing headphones
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Large-print program books
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Fidget toys
Sponsors
This concert is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Plainfield Foundation, funds from a 2026 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of Commissioners, and our season sponsors: the Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation, The Henry S. and Agnes M. Truzack Foundation, the Standish Foundation, and many other generous supporters. NJIO is a proud participating organization in the Families First Discovery Pass Program, a program of the NJ Departments of Health and Human Services.
Help Keep Our Concerts Free for All
We believe that live orchestral music should be accessible to everyone, which is why our concerts are always free to attend. However, to keep bringing you these incredible performances, we rely on the generosity of our community.
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A donation of just $10 per person at our concerts helps cover essential costs like venue rental, musician fees, and administrative support. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference and ensures that we can continue to share the joy of music with all generations.