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Ridgewood NJ, the 64th Summer Concert Series at the the Kasschau Shell is here! Enjoy free musical performances under the stars, Tuesdays and Thursdays, throughout the summer at the Kasschau Memorial Shell at Veteran’s Field, Ridgewood. Park at Ridgewood Library or Veterans Field parking lot.
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Ridgewood NJ, Glenn Carlough and his staff at the Steel Wheel Tavern will once again host a fundraiser for the Kasschau Memorial Shell Summer Concert Series! Wednesday April 6th, for Lunch/Dinner! Great LIVE music 5pm-7pm, and 7:30pm-10:30pm. Let them know you’re there to Support the Shell!! 20% of proceeds will be donated!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School FTC Robotics team participated in their first competition in December. Our team (The WoodChips) competes in the FIRST Tech Challenge, a national robotics league.
FIRST Tech Challenge teams design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and collaboration.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Kasschau Memorial Shell’s (located on Veterans Field, behind the Ridgewood Public Library) summer programs have begun – Programs will be held every Tuesday and Thursday night, through early August. The programs will begin at 8:30 p.m. and are free to the public. Please bring a chair or blanket and we encourage you to wear a mask and social distance your chairs on Veterans Field.
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Ridgewood NJ, Kasschau Memorial Shell Schedule. Located on Veterans Field behind the Ridgewood Public Library. For updated information call 201/444-1776 after 6:30pm
Tuesday, July 30 – Capt. Jack: The Ultimate Billy Joel – 8:30pm
Thursday, August 1 – Jersey Sound – Classic Oldies – 8:30-pm
Tuesday, August 6 – The Bishop & His Abbots – Rio Clemente – Jazz – 8:30pm
Thursday, August 8 – Mack Brandon & the Connection – Popular Gospel – 8:30pm
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Ridgewood NJ, Located on Veterans Field behind the Ridgewood Public Library.
Enjoy free musical performances under the stars, Tuesdays and Thursdays, throughout the summer at the Kasschau Memorial Shell at Veteran’s Field, Ridgewood. Without the financial support of the village in underwriting the concerts, maintaining the Kasschau Memorial Shell.
Each show begins around 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted, in the band shell at Veteran’s Field. Bring a chair or blanket, but don’t cross the baseball field if a game is in progress.
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Ridgewood NJ, A new study conducted by O2, a company which owns some of United Kingdom’s largest music venues, and Patrick Fagan claims that attending live concerts can help increase life expectancy and improve overall well-being.
Fagan, who is an associate lecturer a Goldsmith University specializing in behavioral science, said, “Our research showcases the profound impact gigs have on feelings of health, happiness and wellbeing – with fortnightly or regular attendance being the key. Combining all of our findings with O2’s research, we arrive at a prescription of a gig a fortnight which could pave the way for almost a decade more years of life.”
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Ridgewood NJ,The Kasschau Memorial Shell Committee is thankful to the Village of Ridgewood for their continued support of the free summer concert series. So grab a lawn chair and head to the band shell.
Enjoy free musical performances under the stars, Tuesdays and Thursdays, throughout the summer at the Kasschau Memorial Shell at Veteran’s Field, Ridgewood.
Continue reading The Kasschau Memorial Shell Summer 2019 ScheduleJune 19,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Enjoy free musical performances under the stars, Tuesdays and Thursdays, throughout the summer at the Kasschau Memorial Shell at Veteran’s Field (located behind the Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Avenue). Programs include Broadway tunes, Calypso, Reggae, Jazz, Best of Rock and Soul, Country Western, Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Band and so much more. No fee to attend.
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June 7,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, RHS Bands perform Tunes in June this Thursday at Kasschau Shell. Don’t miss the opening of the summer season at the Shell, which will include a tribute to the 32 RHS senior musicians about to graduate. Free! 8 p.m.
Enjoy free musical performances under the stars, Tuesdays and Thursdays, throughout the summer at the Kasschau Memorial Shell at Veteran’s Field (located behind the Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Avenue). Programs include Broadway tunes, Calypso, Reggae, Jazz, Best of Rock and Soul, Country Western, Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Band and so much more. No fee to attend.
Find details in the following link:
Kasschau Memorial Shell – 2018 Summer Schedule
RHS Bands Kick Off Kasschau Season on June 2
June 1,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, On Thursday, June 2, the RHS Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will officially open the Kasschau Memorial Shell’s 2016 Summer Season with “Tunes in June,” a concert of light and popular music. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. and will also feature a ceremony to honor graduating seniors from the band program. Click here for full details.
Enjoy music under the stars on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. No fee. June 2nd 8pm all other programs start at 8:30 pm.
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Kasschau Memorial Shell – 2016 Summer Schedule
May 26,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, On Thursday, June 2, Ridgewood High School’s Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will officially open the Kasschau Memorial Shell’s 2016Summer Season with “Tunes in June,” a concert of light and popular music. The concert will begin at 8PM and will also feature a ceremony to honor graduating seniors from the band program.
The Symphonic Band’s program will include Michael Story’s To Honor, Thank and Remember, “dedicated to the men and women who won World War II,” as well as Meet the Beatles, a medley of early Beatles hits, and The Marches of John Williams. The Concert Band will perform several pieces; including music from the animated features How to Train Your Dragon and The Lion King as well as an original work entitled Bright Lights. The Symphonic Band and Concert Band will be co-conducted by directors John Luckenbill and Jeffrey Haas.
Having just performed as part of Ridgewood’s Memorial Day observance, the Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Jeffrey Haas, will focus on celebrating the contributions of graduating senior band members. Senior Brooke Maskin will lead the band in The Stars and Stripes Forever, as she continues the tradition of having the outgoing Drum Major conduct the band for the final time, while senior flutist, Stephanie Pizza will be the featured soloist, performing the Carmen Fantasie while accompanied by the band. Seniors Erin Gioia, Helen Cho, Robert Schablik and Connor Haycock will all play solo parts in the world premiere of Under the Stars, a new work by Chris Bernotas commissioned by the RHS Band Association written to highlight some of the band’s most outstanding senior musicians.
The traditional highlight of “Tunes in June,” will come when all 30 seniors are brought to the front of the band shell stage to be recognized for their four years of service and outstanding contribution to musical life at Ridgewood High School.
The Ridgewood High School Band Program is Bergen County’s largest, comprised of more than 230 students who participate in no fewer than 15 varied musical ensembles. The curricular bands, marching band, jazz ensembles, chamber ensembles, winter color guard and twirlers have been acclaimed locally, regionally, and nationally for superior performance. Individually, members of the Ridgewood High School bands are chosen annually to perform in honor ensembles at the county, regional and state levels. Graduates of the RHS Bands have participated in music programs at the most prestigious conservatories and universities in the country, and many have gone on to successful professional musical careers.
“Tunes in June” begins at 8PM and admission is free. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Ridgewood High School Campus Center. This concert is sponsored by the Kasschau Memorial Shell Committee. For more information, contact Jeffrey Haas at (201) 670-2800 x20639, via email at jhaas@ridgewood.k12.nj.us or visit the band’s website athttps://rhsbands.org.
