Community Calendar

Rhythm ‘N’ Sound will perform a concert at the Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library at 6 p.m. Monday, October 12. Let them take you on a musical journey from the 1940s to the 1980s.

Rhythm ‘N’ Sound have spent years crafting their high-energy performances of classics like the Four Seasons, the Beach Boys, Neil Diamond, oldies, classic rock, disco, and Motown hits.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library. The Friends of the Library are a vital community resource that provides local support for Ocean County Library’s branches. Funds are used to expand programming at branches and support ongoing projects. Our members advocate within their communities for the library by attending community and civic events and supporting the public library mission for Freedom to Read and Access to Information.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/RNSConcert, call 732-269-2144, or stop by the branch at 30 Station Road.

Join Voices Chorale now by scheduling a brief, stress-free audition on September 14th, 21st or 28th. All voice parts are welcome, especially tenors and basses! We rehearse Mondays 7:30pm-9:30pm at Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road in Hopewell, NJ. Visit our website for more information.
https://www.voiceschoralenj.org/

Forte International Group presents pianist Chengcheng Ma in an evening celebrating cross-cultural dialogue through piano music on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM at his Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall. This appearance follows his full-house New York City solo recital debut at Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center, in January 2026. The program features new works and established masterworks for solo piano and two pianos. Ma is joined by distinguished guest pianists Boaz Sharon, Rodney Lister, EunAe Lee, and Yimiao Fang. The program includes two world premieres by Stella Sung and Rodney Lister, the U.S. premiere of Nansong Huang's Reflections on Dunhuang, and works by Chen Yi, Mary Lou Williams, Prokofiev/Pletnev.

“In creating this program, I wanted to bring Chinese, American, and European musical voices into dialogue, allowing each tradition to retain its identity while illuminating the others. These works also reflect my own path - from China to the United States, from classical repertoire to contemporary commissions and jazz - and the artistic relationships that have shaped this concert.” - Chengcheng Ma

Pianist Chengcheng Ma has appeared as a concert pianist, concerto soloist, orchestral pianist, collaborative artist, and interpreter of contemporary music, with performances across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Recent highlights include being actively involved in commissioning and premiering new works, a full-house New York City solo recital debut at Merkin Hall in January 2026, recital and masterclass at the University of Mary, solo recital at First Church Boston, orchestral appearances with the Longwood Symphony Orchestra, and Festival Manager and performer at the Ian Hobson International Piano Festival in Puerto Rico. More at chengchengma.com.

Looking for a meaningful musical experience for your middle schooler? Mosaic Youth Chorus (MYC) announces the launch of Fall Troubadours, a non-auditioned 8 week program serving children in grades 4, 5, and 6. Troubadours will provide instruction in vocal technique, musicianship, ensemble skills, and leadership. MYC provides a nurturing environment where every young person can thrive and express their authentic artistic selves. We focus on giving youth voice and addressing topics of importance to young people. Troubadours provides foundational instruction to start young singers on this journey.
Mosaic Youth Chorus website, http://mosaicyouthchorus.org.

PSO Soundtracks: Meet the Bassoon - PSO’s own Brad Balliett introduces the multi-faceted world of the bassoon, sharing his musical journey, favorite repertoire, and his reed making process. Q&A immediately following. Presented by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) in partnership with Princeton Public Library; sponsored by AffinIT. Princeton Public Library Community Room, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton NJ. Free and open to the public. Assistive listening devices available, as well as the ability to connect to the library’s hearing loop; Additional accommodations or services (i.e. ASL, Audio Description etc.) can be arranged with two weeks’ notice; (609) 497-0020; princetonsymphony.org.

Dates, times, artists, and programs subject to change.

Concert pianist Lyndon Ji enjoys a diverse performing career in solo and chamber settings, with a particular enthusiasm for introducing lesser-known works to audiences of all backgrounds. This afternoon program will explore modernist French music from Fauré to Lili Boulanger to Murail, as well as the mystic sound world of Scriabin through a selection of études and the ineffable Fifth Sonata. Lyndon currently serves as staff pianist at Rutgers, Artistic Director of the Bay Area International Piano Competition, and appears in concert regularly throughout the East Coast.

In sixteenth-century Antwerp, a small shop described as being found “At the Sign of the Crumhorn” drew musicians, dancers, and the curious inside. There, the publisher Tielman Susato sent new music out into the world – tunes that became massively popular and culturally influential. This program opens that door again, with the vivid sound of shawms, sackbuts, dulcians, and crumhorns filling the air. Follow the sign and find what’s been waiting to be heard.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents piano virtuoso Dmitry Shishkin in performances of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s delightful Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Joan Tower’s Suite from Concerto for Orchestra and Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra showcase the orchestral prowess of the PSO with Rossen Milanov conducting. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ. Tickets start at $42 (children 5-17 who are accompanied by an adult receive a 50% discount); Accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks’ notice, contact Mika Godbole at mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org or (609) 905-0931; For tickets: princetonsymphony.org or 609-497-0020.

In sixteenth-century Antwerp, a small shop described as being found “At the Sign of the Crumhorn” drew musicians, dancers, and the curious inside. There, the publisher Tielman Susato sent new music out into the world – tunes that became massively popular and culturally influential. This program opens that door again, with the vivid sound of shawms, sackbuts, dulcians, and crumhorns filling the air. Follow the sign and find what’s been waiting to be heard.

Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history and is one of the most consistent and enduring R&B artists today. This October, the 17-time Grammy nominated artist appears at UCPAC's Main Stage for a performance like no other.

As a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, McKnight has released 21 albums to date, including 4 consecutive top 10 albums for Motown with several going 2 and 3 times platinum. Having sold over 25 million albums worldwide, his musical expertise has earned him Billboard Songwriter of the Year, as well as other accolades from the American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, and the NAACP Image and Blockbuster Awards.

His soulful performances and hit songs such as Back at One, One Last Cry, Love of My Life, 6 8 12, Crazy Love and many, many more continue to inspire and uplift audiences around the world. Join UCPAC for this exhilarating night showcasing the best in modern R&B, and get your tickets for Brian McKnight today!