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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