Adelphi University Performing Arts Center

Experience an exquisite evening of chamber music featuring selected festival alumni, solo performances, and the Alumni Cello Ensemble as part of the festival's 45th Anniversary Season. Tickets are available for $20 general admission or $15 for seniors and students.

Local Event: Alumni Concert At The Pierrot Chamber Music Festival

Nassau County

West Hempstead

New York

Alumni Concert At The Pierrot Chamber Music...

Experience an exquisite evening of chamber music featuring selected festival alumni, solo performances, and the Alumni Cello...

Alumni Concert At The Pierrot Chamber Music Festival

The Pierrot Consort, the faculty ensemble at the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival, includes Susan Deaver, flute; Dale Stuckenbruck, violin; Veronica Salas, viola; Maureen Hynes, cello; and Heawon Kim,piano; joined by guest artists Heejeon Ahn, violin; Sung Jin Lee, viola; Noah Koh, cello and Douglas Aliano, bass.&nbsp; Music of Mozart, Ginastera, Hummel and the premiere of Sidney Boquiren's "Three Memories" written for The Pierrot Consort for the 45th Anniversary Season of the Pierrot Festival. General admission $25 and seniors/student $15.&nbsp; Further information at www.pierrotchambermusicfestival.com

Local Event: The Pierrot Consort & Guest Artists in Concert - Pierrot Chamber Music Festival

The Pierrot Consort & Guest Artists in Concert...

The Pierrot Consort, the faculty ensemble at the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival, includes Susan Deaver, flute; Dale...

The Pierrot Consort & Guest Artists in Concert - Pierrot Chamber Music Festival

Participants from the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival perform selected chamber music by Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Poulenc and Bartok as part of the 45th Anniversary Season. General admission $20 and seniors/students $15. Advance&nbsp;tickets:&nbsp;https://pierrotchambermusicfest.simpletix.com

Local Event: Festival Participants’ Chamber Music Concert – Pierrot Chamber Music Festival

Festival Participants’ Chamber Music Concert –...

Participants from the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival perform selected chamber music by Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak,...

Festival Participants’ Chamber Music Concert – Pierrot Chamber Music Festival

Selected ensembles from the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival and the Precollege Chamber Orchestra with conductor Douglas Aliano, will perform an afternoon concert of chamber music and chamber orchestra music. General Admission $10 Advance tickets at&nbsp;https://pierrotchambermusicfest.simpletix.com

Local Event: Afternoon of Chamber Music & Chamber Orchestral Music

Afternoon of Chamber Music & Chamber Orchestral...

Selected ensembles from the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival and the Precollege Chamber Orchestra with conductor Douglas Aliano,...

Afternoon of Chamber Music & Chamber Orchestral Music

The Festival Chamber Orchestra with Susan Deaver, conductor, will perform in the final concert of the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival. In addition, the concert will include a performance by the Precollege Chamber Orchestra with conductor Douglas Aliano. The concert will conclude with several selections featuring all Festival Participants, including the world premiere of “A Rose for Pierrot" by composer Kevin Lubin commissioned for the 45th Anniversary Season of the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival.&nbsp;General admission $20 and seniors/students $15.&nbsp; Advance tickets:&nbsp;https://pierrotchambermusicfest.simpletix.com

Local Event: Festival Chamber Orchestra Concert & Festival Participants 

Festival Chamber Orchestra Concert & Festival...

The Festival Chamber Orchestra with Susan Deaver, conductor, will perform in the final concert of the Pierrot Chamber Music...

Festival Chamber Orchestra Concert & Festival Participants 

Dale Stuckenbruck

Nassau

New York City Metropolitan Area

Malverne-Lynbrook

Tom Gambardella

Rockville Centre

Melanie Gulbas

Garden City

Mineola

New Hyde Park

Freeport

East Meadow

Merrick

Bellmore

Five Towns

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What's Next for Jayden is an intimate, deeply personal documentary that follows the daily life of a single mother and her young son, Jayden, who has profound Level 3 autism. Through immersive observational filmmaking and candid interviews, the documentary offers an unfiltered portrait of a family navigating extraordinary challenges with resilience, humor, and unconditional love.
At the center of the story is Melissa Aguanno, a Long Island criminal defense attorney and founder of her own law practice. In the courtroom, she advocates tirelessly for her clients. At home, she assumes an equally demanding role as Jayden's mother, teacher, advocate, and full-time caregiver. The film reveals the emotional and physical realities of balancing a demanding legal career while providing around-the-clock care for a child with profound autism.
Without resorting to sensationalism, What's Next for Jayden explores the complex realities many families face, including communication barriers, sensory sensitivities, elopement, social isolation, and the uncertainty of planning for the future. At the same time, it celebrates the moments that often go unseen—the small victories, quiet routines, unexpected laughter, and the extraordinary bond between a mother and her son.
"This project was inspired by Jayden and our daily life together," said Melissa Aguanno. "My hope is that audiences leave with a deeper understanding of profound autism and recognize the strength, dignity, and humanity of families living this reality every day."
Director Sal DelGiudice approached the film with a commitment to authenticity, allowing the family's story to unfold naturally without narration or manufactured drama. The result is a moving portrait that invites audiences to witness—not judge—the realities of profound autism through compassion, honesty, and hope.
"We are incredibly honored that What's Next for Jayden has been selected as the Closing Film of this year's Long Island International Film Expo," said Melissa Aguanno, co-producer. "We hope the film sparks meaningful conversations about profound autism, encourages greater understanding, and reminds audiences that every family's journey deserves to be seen and valued."With its selection as the festival's closing film, What's Next for Jayden continues its mission of raising awareness and fostering empathy for individuals with profound autism and the families who love and care for them every day.
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Alumni Concert At The Pierrot Chamber Music Festival

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Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY

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Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY

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7:30 PM

Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY

Festival Participants’ Chamber Music Concert – Pierrot Chamber Music Festival

JUL

23

7:30 PM

Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY

Afternoon of Chamber Music & Chamber Orchestral Music

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Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY

Festival Chamber Orchestra Concert & Festival Participants

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7:30 PM

Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY

What’s Next for Jayden?