EcoTones Concerts

EcoTones is thrilled to partner with Riverview Jazz and Jersey City to present live classical music in the gorgeous, biodiverse Van Vorst Park in Jersey City on Sunday, July 5 from 12:00-2:00 as part of Jersey City's America 250 events. Come hear soloists and chamber ensembles sited throughout the park, with music beckoning audience to self-pace and meander through this tucked urban gem of public green space featuring an accredited arboretum and lovingly cared-for botanical plantings.
Featuring Dan Lippel, classical guitar; Chris Dingman, vibraphone; The EcoTones String Quartet; and Englewinds Woodwind Quintet.

http://jerseycityculture.org/.../america-250-jersey-city.../
www.riverviewjazz.org
America 250: Jersey City Style! Sunday In The Park with The Ecotones Vorst Park Sun July 5th

The weather apps indicate next Saturday will be a glorious day for EcoTones Concerts @ Madison Square Park on Sat. June 6 from 2:00-4:00!

18 members of the EcoTones Ensemble will play in small groups along a Music Trail through the park, premiering 5 new compositions by EcoTones founder & cellist Jody Redhage Ferber inspired by the park's 5 notable horticultural collections: Red Buds, Hydrangeas, Daffodils, Witch Hazels, and Camellias. EcoTones' signature style in a transition zone between classical chamber music and jazz improvisation will be on full display with performances by an all-star cast of musical collaborators:
vibraphonist Chris Dingman, flutist Jessica Schmitz, bassoonist Atao Liu, multi-reedist Ben Kono, trumpeter Michael Dudley, trombonist Alan Ferber, guitarist Jesse Lewis, bassist Adam Chilenski, percussionist Rogerio Boccato, percussionist Glenn Schloss, vocalist Gino Sitson, PhD, violinist Sara Caswell, violinist Lady Jess, violist Orlando Wells, cellist Jody Redhage Ferber, and alphorn/french horn trio Thomas Jöstlein, Tricia Jostlein, and Barbara Jostlein Curry. The Music Trail concludes with a convergence of all 18 musicians and audience on the park's Oval Lawn for a joyful large ensemble set celebrating the interconnectivity of humans + park flora & fauna, and our belonging together in this precious urban green space.

This is a public, FREE concert with no tickets necessary, and we are incredibly grateful to Madison Square Park Conservancy for the support for this once-in-a-lifetime project over the past 2+ years. The event is made possible by the New York State Council for the Arts, Screen Door Philanthropies, Zara Crowley Foundation, and generous private donations. You can register for event updates here: https://madisonsquarepark.org/community/calendar/event/ecotones-at-madison-square-park/

Original artwork for the Music Trail Map and Concert Program by Sam Wedelich.

EcoTones @ Madison Square Park is just around the corner on Sat. June 6 from 2:00-4:00, featuring 18 fantastic musicians of the EcoTones Ensemble! Please join us for this FREE concert--no tickets required--but you can register for event updates here: https://madisonsquarepark.org/community/calendar/event/ecotones-at-madison-square-park/

Please read all about the EcoTones Music Trail through Madison Square Park, featuring EcoTones ensembles performing music inspired by the park's acclaimed horticultural collections and status as the only certified arboretum in Manhattan:
https://www.iloveny.com/thebeat/post/free-outdoor-concert-inspired-by-nature-at-to-be-held-at-madison-square-park-on-june-6/

We hope to see you there! Please spread the word to your NY area friends and family!

Special thanks to Madison Square Park Conservancy, New York State Council for the Arts, the Zara Crowley Foundation, and the Patton Family for making this live concert event possible.

EcoTones at Madison Square Park — Madison Square Park Conservancy Follow a guided “music trail” through the park, where small ensembles perform original chamber works inspired by the trees and landscape.

EcoTones is excited to present 'Air Songs' @ The Angel Nyack's acoustically glorious sanctuary (18 S. Broadway, Nyack, NY) on Sunday, April 19 at 4pm with Sara Caswell and Camila Meza.
Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../air-songs-by-jody-redhage...

This indoor concert features chamber music written and premiered during EcoTones Music Trail events.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgVsFW6-MSg...

AIR SONGS by Jody Redhage Ferber (featuring Camila Meza, Sara Caswell, & Rogerio Boccato) The album AIR SONGS is released on May 1, 2026 on Scarlet Tree Records.Featuring:Jody Redhage Ferber, cello Camila Meza, guitar & voiceSara Caswell, violinRo...