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What does "home" mean? Is it a place, a memory, a community, or the people who walk beside us throughout life's journey? In The Soundtrack of Home, the South Jersey Pops explores the many ways music can capture our deepest sense of belonging.

Toms River’s own Ricky Riccardi returns to Ocean County College as part of the Blauvelt Speakers Series on June 8, 2026. A graduate of Toms River High School East, Riccardi attended OCC from 1999 to 2001, becoming Editor-in-Chief of the “Viking News” weekly newspaper and hosting a radio show on WOCC, all while painting houses on the side.

Xian Zhang conductor
Pablo Sáinz Villegas guitar
New Jersey Symphony

Join us for an immersive musical experience that places you in the heart of the performance. Taking place in our intimate Studio space, The Sound Studio series brings you up close and personal with emerging classical performing artists.

Xian Zhang conductor
Pablo Sáinz Villegas guitar
New Jersey Symphony