New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra
Warren Cohen, Artistic Director
NJIO Winter Concert
Sunday March 1st @ 3PM
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
89 Ridge Street, Newark NJ
Step into the breathtaking Gothic grandeur of Newark’s Cathedral Basilica for a concert celebrating the resilience, beauty, and joy of the human spirit. Our three intergenerational orchestras will perform works that uplift and inspire, culminating in William Grant Still’s groundbreaking Afro-American Symphony. Arrive early to celebrate the musical talent of Newark’s youth with a performance by Keys 2 Success.
Whether you’re a classical music devotee or simply curious, this is a rare chance to experience the power of live performance in one of New Jersey’s most spectacular spaces. Come as you as, leave with your spirits raised! All of NJIO’s concerts are free; no tickets are required.
NEW: Concert Comfort Station
To make your concert experience more comfortable, NJIO now provides free items to borrow during the concert at our Concert Comfort Station, located in the concert lobby.
Please see a volunteer at the Concert Comfort Station to borrow any of the following:​
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Crayons and coloring pages
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Additional cushions
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Sound-reducing headphones
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Large-print program books
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Fidget toys
Parking and Entering at the Cathedral Basilica
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PARKING A: Located behind the Cathedral Residence. Enter through Ridge Street.
PARKING B: Located at the Archdiocesan Center (171 Clifton Ave.) Enter through Clifton Avenue.
PARKING C: Located at the North corner of Park Avenue and Clifton Avenue.
No Parking is allowed at the Barringer High School Lot. DO NOT PARK THERE.
Public Transportation​
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The 41 bus (Lincoln Park <> Orange) and 99 bus (Weequahic <> Branch Brook Light Rail) come right to the Cathedral at Clifton Ave and Victoria Ave.
Both of these bus lines are accessible from Newark Broad Street Station (~10-15min bus ride).
The Cathedral is also a 5 minute ride share away from Newark Broad Street Station, or a 20 minute walk.
Sponsors
​This concert is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and our season sponsors: the Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation, the Plainfield Foundation, The Henry S. and Agnes M. Truzack Foundation, Standish Foundation, and many other generous supporters. NJIO is a proud participating organization in the Families First Discovery Pass Program, a program of the NJ Departments of Health and Human Services.
Help Keep Our Concerts Free for All
We believe that live orchestral music should be accessible to everyone, which is why our concerts are always free to attend. However, to keep bringing you these incredible performances, we rely on the generosity of our community.
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A donation of just $10 per person at our concerts helps cover essential costs like venue rental, musician fees, and administrative support. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference and ensures that we can continue to share the joy of music with all generations.