Concerts by the Bay with the Garden State Symphonic Band

Concerts by the Bay will present a FREE, family-friendly performance by the professional Garden State Symphonic Band as they conclude their 2026 Sunday afternoon concert series on Sunday, August 16th at 3:00 PM. Conductor Ginny Johnston will lead the 32-member ensemble featuring Broadway medleys from "West Side Story" and "Oliver", exciting movie music by John Williams, and American Standards sung by guest vocalist Paula Johns, among others. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the beautiful scenery at Bayview Park in Perth Amboy. If inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors at the nearby Jankowski Center. See the Concerts by the Bay website for more info. Major funding provided from the City of Perth Amboy Recreation Department. Grant funding has also been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.