Sunday, May 17, 2026 · 4:00 PM New Jersey State Museum Auditorium Joshua Gersen, Conductor Celebrate the season finale with a powerful and family-friendly concert that honors American spirit, young talent, and musical storytelling. The program opens with Chris Rogerson’s luminous and uplifting work, Luminosity, followed by a performance by the winner of our Mary Roebling Youth Concerto Competition—an exciting opportunity to witness the next generation of musical brilliance. Aaron Copland’s stirring Lincoln Portrait, with its iconic narration and timeless message, reminds us of the enduring strength of American ideals. The concert concludes with Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”, a rich and emotional journey inspired by the American landscape and spirit. This is an afternoon of inspiration and reflection you won’t want to miss.