Experience the Power of a Live Symphony at NJPAC

Location: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark, NJ
Website: NJSymphony.org

Take students beyond the classroom and let them experience the extraordinary sound of a world-class orchestra live in a state-of-the-art acoustic hall. New Jersey Symphony's 1:30 pm Thursday matinees at NJPAC introduce student groups to masterworks by legendary composers including Mozart, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and more. Instead of simply learning about classical music and its history, students have the opportunity to sit inside the experience and hear centuries of musical tradition come alive around them.

Led by Music Director Xian Zhang, New Jersey Symphony brings exceptional musicianship together with opportunities for deeper learning. At select concerts, teachers can request a complimentary 30-minute Classical Conversations talk or Meet a Musician experience, giving students an insider's perspective on the music, musicians, and careers within a professional orchestra. Groups of 10 or more also receive 20% savings compared with purchasing individual tickets.

 

 

 

⭐ Why Teachers Love It

A New Jersey Symphony field trip combines music, history, culture, and the excitement of live performance in one memorable afternoon. Optional educational experiences can help teachers connect the concert to classroom learning and introduce students to professional musicians and careers in the arts.

Quick Trip Planner

📍 Location
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Newark, NJ

🌐 Website
njsymphony.org

☎️ Reservations
1.800.ALLEGRO

👧 Recommended For
Middle School • High School • College Students • Music Programs • Performing Arts Groups

🎒 Perfect For School Groups Band & Orchestra Students Music Appreciation Classes Performing Arts Programs Homeschool Groups Youth Organizations

👥 Group Size
Groups of 10 or more save 20% compared with individual ticket purchases.

⏱ Performance Time
Select Thursday Matinees at 1:30 pm

📅 Best Time to Visit
During the New Jersey Symphony performance season

🏫 Curriculum Connections

  • Music Education
  • Music History
  • Performing Arts
  • Cultural Studies
  • Arts Appreciation
  • History
  • Career Exploration

🎻 Featured Student Experiences

  • Hear New Jersey Symphony perform live at NJPAC
  • Experience masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff & more
  • Attend select 1:30 pm Thursday matinees
  • Request a complimentary Classical Conversations talk at select concerts
  • Meet a Musician and learn about the profession
  • Introduce students to careers in the performing arts
  • Connect classroom music education with a professional concert experience

🌧 Indoor / Outdoor
✅ Indoor

💡 Planning Tips
Build the concert into your classroom curriculum by introducing students to the featured composers and musical selections before your visit. For select performances, ask about adding the complimentary 30-minute Classical Conversations program or Meet a Musician experience to make the trip even more educational. Groups of 10 or more should book together to take advantage of the 20% group savings.

🎼 Did You Know?

Hearing a symphony live is a completely different experience from listening to a recording. Students can see how the sections of an orchestra work together, observe professional musicians performing in real time, and experience the power of orchestral music inside an acoustically designed concert hall.

Great For
✔ Music & Orchestra Students
✔ Performing Arts Programs
✔ Music Appreciation
✔ Cultural Field Trips
✔ History & Humanities
✔ Career Exploration
✔ Homeschool Groups
✔ Student Enrichment
✔ First-Time Symphony Audiences

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💜 NJ KIDS Editor's Choice

🏆 Best Live Classical Music Experience
New Jersey Symphony gives students the opportunity to go beyond studying classical music and experience it live. From hearing a world-class orchestra at NJPAC to meeting professional musicians and learning the stories behind great composers, this is a cultural field trip that can inspire a lifelong appreciation for music and the performing arts.