Raritan Valley Symphonic Band Outdoor Concert
“An American Soundtrack – Celebrating our 250th”
Saturday May 16, 2026 @ 3pm
East Jersey Old Town Village, Piscataway, NJ
– Free Admission –

The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band celebrates America’s 250 th Anniversary with a free outdoor concert “An American Soundtrack” on Saturday May 16 at 3 PM. Under the direction of Music Director William Berz, the concert will be held at East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Road in Piscataway NJ as part of their “History Day” celebration.

All American music will be featured at the performance including patriotic works (America the Beautiful, Stars and Stripes Forever, America Exultant, Armed Forces Salute), Broadway show music (Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof), and more.

RVSB comprises about 70 musicians from the northern and central New Jersey area. Band membership includes professional musicians and music educators, as well as amateur musicians ranging in age from high school students through retirees.

Music Director William Berz is Professor Emeritus at Rutgers University where he served on the faculty for 42 years and was Director of the Music department for 11 years. Dr. Berz has led the RVSB since 2022.

This concert is funded, in part, by a grant from the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission. This concert is also sponsored by Middlesex County and East Jersey Old Town. For more information about the concert please visit www.rvsb.org and https://middlesexcountyculture.com/event/history-day/.