Raritan Valley Symphonic Band presents “Meet the Band” – A Children’s Concert!

🎶 Raritan Valley Symphonic Band presents 🎶

“Meet the Band” – A Children’s Concert!

Sunday February 9th @ 2:00 PM

Bridgewater-Raritan High School

The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band presents an afternoon of musical fun at their "Meet the Band" concert on February 9th at 2:00 PM at Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Perfect for kids and families this concert under the direction of Frank Amato and John Hylkema will introduce both young and old audience members to the exciting world of concert band instruments. Admission is free!

Come see (and hear!) different sections of the band in action as they perform fun pieces including The Penny Whistle Song (flutes) Pie in the Face Polka (clarinets) Five to Go (saxophones) Travelin' Trumpets (trumpets) and 76 Trombones (trombones). The concert will also include music from popular movies How to Train Your Dragon The Nightmare Before Christmas Spider-Man and Beetlejuice.

After the concert stick around for our Instrumental Petting Zoo—an opportunity for children to get up close to the instruments and maybe even discover their new favorite!

It’s a perfect afternoon for families to explore the magic of live music. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable toe-tapping instrument-exploring adventure!

Date: February 9th 2025

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Bridgewater-Raritan High School 600 Garretson Road Bridgewater NJ

RVSB comprises about 70 musicians from the northern and central New Jersey area. Band membership includes professional musicians and music educators as well as amateur musicians ranging in age from high school through retirees.

This concert is funded in part by a grant from the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission. For more information about the band please visit www.rvsb.org.

Host or Publisher donald grossmann