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Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey Announces 2025-2026 Season

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 09/29/2025

(VOORHEES, NJ) -- Ticket sales are now underway for the 2025-2026 season of the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey - Recipient of The Presser Foundation 2025 Advancement of Music Grant. Concerts will take place at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees and for PSNJ's popular Holiday Pops Concert, in performance in Voorhees as well as at Republic Bank Performing Arts Center in Sewell.

The orchestra plays under the baton of PSNJ Music Director James Allen Anderson.

"We open our season with Broadway showstoppers in October," he shared, "from the dazzling energy of Bernstein's 'Overture to Candide' to the lush, romantic melodies of Gershwin's 'An American in Paris,' along with unforgettable Broadway hits performed by the one and only Tony-nominated Max von Essen. In December, we spread the cheer again with our annual Holiday Pops. Our February repertoire highlights the subversive power of music created under some of the most crushing oppression of 20th century totalitarianism -- Sibelius' glorious 'Finlandia' and Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony. In May, we present a symphonic love letter to Italy, as composed by Verdi and Respighi, among others."

PSNJ Board President Elura Nanos Kish noted that the May finale is also a sendoff for PSNJ's patron travel tour to Italy.

"We launched our patron travel program last year with an unforgettable trip to Vienna, and it was such a meaningful way to connect with our supporters through shared musical experiences," she said. "This year, to pair with our May concert theme, we're heading to Bologna, Italy—where food, history, and music all come together. We'll be announcing details soon, along with more programming from PSNJ outside the concert hall to enrich our travelers' planning for this fantastic musical adventure in Bella Italia!"




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PSNJ's concert season includes:

October 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - AMERICAN IN PARIS & BROADWAY HITS - Featuring the charismatic Max Von Essen, famed for his Broadway roles in "Chicago," "An American in Paris," and more. Concert takes place at Eastern Regional High School Center for Performing Arts (1401 Laurel Oak Road) in Voorhees, New Jersey.



December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - HOLIDAY POPS - The enchantment of the season in a musical program of classic as well as contemporary holiday gems to delight all ages. Concert takes place at Republic Bank Performing Arts Center (519 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road) in Sewell, New Jersey.

December 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - HOLIDAY POPS. Concert takes place at Eastern Regional High School Center for Performing Arts, Voorhees 



February 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - SHOSTAKOVICH 5 – and other thrilling works born of courage, resilience and the human spirit. Concert takes place at Eastern Regional High School Center for Performing Arts, Voorhees



May 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - MUSICAL LANDCAPES OF ITALY – Experience Italy in full symphonic color! Concert takes place at Eastern Regional High School Center for Performing Arts, Voorhees



Tickets are available at www.psnj.org/concerts for each concert as well as subscription packages.

The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey is an 85+ piece symphony orchestra formed in 1991 to provide quality classical music to people throughout southern New Jersey and the Delaware Valley, in affordable and accessible sold-out performances each year to audiences of over 1300 patrons. As the largest all-volunteer ensemble in the region, its diverse group of dedicated members hail from myriad professional and personal backgrounds. Each week, they take the stage for the simple love of music and community.

PSNJ is a New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation 501 (c) (3) private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, and a member of the League of American Orchestras and the South Jersey Cultural Alliance.


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