(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony returns to Toms River this month for a free outdoor concert at Ocean County College, sponsored by the Ocean County College Foundation. The performance will take place on Tuesday, June 28th at 8:00pm and is open to the public. Admission and parking are free of charge.

Enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars as the Symphony performs musical favorites the whole family is sure to love. The program, conducted by José Luis Domínguez, features a tribute to Sondheim, Sousa’s ode to his time in New Jersey in The Atlantic City Pageant, Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, Florence Price’s Juba Dance, and much more. The concert will also include a performance by violinist Timothy Shi, winner of the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 2022 Henry Lewis Concerto Competition.

“Part of the mission of the Ocean County College Foundation is to bring programs of cultural and educational value to the greater Ocean County community,” said Kenneth J. Malagiere, Executive Director of the Foundation. “We are so very pleased to welcome the New Jersey Symphony back to Ocean County College as they celebrate 100 years of music and memories.”  

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets for seating. Ohana Food Truck will be on site with food and beverages available for purchase. 

Through adventurous performances, hands-on educational experiences and robust community programming, New Jersey Symphony encourages everyone to enjoy the power and creativity of orchestral music in all its forms. The New Jersey Symphony’s programs are made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, along with many other foundations, corporations and individual donors.

For more than 50 years, Ocean County College, a public two-year community college sponsored by Ocean County and the State of New Jersey, has provided area residents with the opportunity to benefit from higher education. OCC is an innovative academic leader offering affordable, student-centered, high-quality educational experiences that prepare and empower diverse learners to contribute to and succeed in global societies. OCC invests in and fosters academic, economic, and cultural excellence, and ensures financial strength by generating new revenue streams, engaging in national and international university and corporate partnerships, and cultivating a technologically progressive and entrepreneurial spirit.