Events – Ginny Johnston Music

Concerts by the Bay – 250th USA Celebration

DATEs	July 12, 2026
TIME	3:00pm
LOCATION	Water & Market Streets, Perth Amboy, NJ
VENUE	Bayview Park

Concerts by the Bay kicks off the season with a special free 250th USA Celebration performance featuring a variety of American music – from Sousa to Copland, Ives to Lin-Manuel Miranda and more. Led by Music Director & Conductor Ginny Johnston, our 32-member professional band will be joined by long-time CBTB vocalist Rick Bossman! Major support for this concert is provided by the City of Perth Amboy.

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Maplewood Concert Band – Swing Town

DATEs	July 15, 2026
TIME	6:30pm
LOCATION	187 Boyden Ave, Maplewood, NJ
VENUE	Maplewood Pool

Join Ginny as she plays drums with the Swing Town Jazz Band – the concert is free to attend!

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Concerts by the Bay – July 19, 2026

DATEs	July 19, 2026
TIME	3:00pm
LOCATION	Water & Market Streets, Perth Amboy, NJ
VENUE	Bayview Park

We are happy to share that vocalist Scott McGowan will be featured singing “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “A Day in the Life of a Fool,” “Almost Like Being in Love, and “As Time Goes By” with the Garden State Symphonic Band. Scott is an award-winning actor in both musicals and plays and will be making his Concerts by the Bay debut. Led by Music Director & Conductor Ginny Johnston. Concerts are always free (but donations are always welcome) and family-friendly.

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Maplewood Concert Band – Summer Sounds

DATEs	July 21, 2026
TIME	7:00pm
LOCATION	Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ
VENUE	Clipper Pavilion

The Maplewood Concert Band will perform its Annual Summer Concert as part of the Essex County Parks Jammin’ in July Waterfront Concert Series. Ginny will be conducting and playing clarinet.

The program will feature a variety of patriotic and popular favorites, including Selections from Encanto by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Looney Tunes Overture arranged by Bill Holcombe, and The Spirit of ’76, based on songs from the era of George Washington and the American Revolution, arranged by Clare Grundman, amongst others.

In the event of rain, the concert will be held on Wednesday, July 22, at 7:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

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Annual Spring Concert – Maplewood Concert Band

DATE	April 23, 2026
TIME	7:30 pm
LOCATION	60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood, NJ
VENUE	The Woodland

Ginny will be conducting and playing clarinet. The program will feature a mix of pieces as we continue our “alphabet” of repertoire from titles from “H” to “P”! Selections include Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No. 5”, the “Looney Tunes Overture” and a medley from the Broadway show “My Fair Lady”.

Always free and fun for all ages!

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Harmonium – Longing

DATEs	May 9 and May 10, 2026
TIMEs	May 9, 7:30pm and May 10, 3:00pm
LOCATION	4 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
VENUE	Grace Church

In Longing, Ginny sings with the select 24-voice Chamber Singers as they take us on an exploration of longing for love, for justice, and for joy, with works ranging from Renaissance to contemporary, Gesualdo to Bob Dylan.

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Harmonium – Ride the Storm

DATEs	June 6 and June 7, 2026
TIMEs	June 6, 7:30pm and June 7, 3:00pm
LOCATION	50 S Park Pl, Morristown, NJ
VENUE	Morristown United Methodist Church

Ride the Storm celebrates America’s revolutionary ideals and today’s pressing questions of identity, justice, and unity. Featuring powerful new settings of texts by Alexander Hamilton, Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine and Lafayette—brought to life by composers including David Thomson, Melissa Dunphy, Jackson Berkey, Laurel Luke Christensen, Mark Miller and the winning composers of our 29th annual NJ HS Choral Composition Contest.

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Harmonium – Rooted in Eternity

DATE	March 7-8, 2026
TIME	Saturday, March 7 @7:30pm and Sunday, March 8 @3:00pm
LOCATION	50 South Park Place, Morristown, NJ 07960
VENUE	Morristown United Methodist Church

“Rooted in Eternity” features Heinrich Schütz’s compelling Musikalische Exequien with lute and viol, with many solos and ensembles from our amazing singers. Plus works by Ysaye Barnwell, Cesar Carillo, Mark Miller and more. Experience a range of textures from intimate to grand, and music that speaks to singing through life’s challenges and beyond.

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Harmonium – You Know This Song

DATE	February 21, 2026
TIME	6:00 pm
LOCATION	60 North Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981
VENUE	Ukrainian American Cultural Center

Join Harmonium’s extraordinarily talented Musical Theater Cabaret Troupe for a night of songs you *almost certainly* know. This year, they bring you a curated collection of songs you’ve likely heard – and some that you probably know well. The show is going to be fabulous, and you won’t want to miss this opportunity to support Harmonium! Enjoy a cocktail hour provided by Rising Kitchen’s chef Charmaine DaCosta of The Culinary Curate and wine from Gary’s, a silent auction featuring exclusive items, and the thrill of winning our 50/50 Raffle!

Snow date February 22, 2026 @4:00pm

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Canticles for Life

DATEs	March 28, 2026 at 7:30pm
	March 29, 2026 at 4:00pm
LOCATION for March 28	St. Joseph Catholic Church, 763 Prospect St, Maplewood, NJ
Location for March 29	St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1350 Washington Valley Rd, Bridgewater, NJ

Triad Arts Ensemble is partnering with two area churches for the 2026 Canticles for Life AIDS Benefit Concert to raise much-needed funds that will impact many lives. Proceeds raised will directly benefit three NJ organizations that support those impacted by HIV/AIDS and in memory of those lost to the disease, as well as raise awareness, dispel ignorance and help to shine compassion.

Canticles Chairperson Ginny Johnston will conduct the 30-voice Triad Vocal Ensemble, which will feature a mix of styles including traditional anthems, pop arrangements, and brand new works. The Dan Crisci Jazz Trio will offer several instrumental songs, including original selections from Dan’s recent recordings. Rounding out the program will be the genre-bending folk trio Mad Agnes. Additionally, panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display, and there will be a time of reflection and sharing by representatives from the charities. Reception to follow each concert.

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