NWS joins Jazz at MOCA!

NWS Presents: Jazz at MOCA

Join us for a vibrant evening of live jazz and visual art at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami! On April 25, New World Symphony’s Mobile WALLCAST® Concert Series returns to MOCA’s outdoor plaza with a special jazz performance featuring works from Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and many more, performed by NWS Fellows.

This free, family-friendly event will also spotlight animated visual art created by students from MOCA’s Teen Art Force, projected alongside the performance on NWS’s state-of-the-art WALLCAST screen. Enjoy hands-on activities with Miami Children’s Museum, who will be on-site with an exciting jazz-themed workshop for kids.

Bring your loved ones, enjoy an unforgettable night of music and art under the stars, and celebrate the power of creativity and community in the heart of North Miami!

Fellows:
Nick Pelletier, Viola
Samantha Powell, Cello
Allison Smith, Violin
Caleb Breidenbaugh, Percussion
Owen Ruff, Violin
Alison Kwok, Violin
Shih-Man Weng, Piano
Henry Bond, French Horn
India Hooi, Audio/Visual Engineer

Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 8–9:30 PM
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA Plaza)
Address: 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161

About MOCA Teen Art Force:
MOCA Teen Art Force is a one-of-a-kind, free, multidisciplinary art program that provides teens ages 13–17 with a foundation in the arts. Classes include a wide range of art techniques including design, drawing, sculpture, digital art and printmaking. Students also complete service projects, attend trips to art institutions, develop art portfolios, learn about the ins and outs of museums, and have the opportunity to showcase their work at MOCA. Learn more: https://www.mocanomi.org/learn/teens

About Miami Children's Museum (MCM):
Miami Children's Museum is a non-profit institution dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families through play, creativity, and hands-on learning. Its mission is to foster a love of learning and help children realize their highest potential through engaging educational programs, arts-based experiences, and interactive activities. Through immersive storytelling, cultural exploration, and community engagement, Miami Children's Museum inspires imagination and discovery, making it a key resource for early childhood education and family-friendly fun in South Florida.

About New World Symphony:
New World Symphony is dedicated to preparing graduates of music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the world, while fostering meaningful community engagement through innovative programming.

New World Symphony’s Mobile WALLCAST® Concert Series is made possible with the support of the Knight Foundation, Jackson Health System, Wege Foundation, and the NWS Resilience Fund.

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