Music Connects Continents

Music Connects Continents Bondi Moriah School String and Wind Ensembles from Sydney Australia to perform with the Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra The JCC Thurnauer School of Music is proud to welcome the Moriah College’s String and Wind Ensembles from Sydney, Australia, for a special collaborative concert with musicians from the Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 7:30 pm in the JCC’s Taub Auditorium. The concert will bring together young musicians (ages 10-18) from two vibrant communities on opposite sides of the globe, in a unique evening of shared music-making, cultural exchange, and connection. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Reserve tickets here Located in Sydney’s Bondi community, Moriah College is one of Australia’s leading Jewish day schools, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, Jewish identity, and a vibrant arts program. Their visit to northern New Jersey offers a special opportunity for the Kaplen JCC community to welcome these talented young musicians and their families, while building meaningful connections across continents through the shared language of music. The evening also serves as an opportunity to extend a heartfelt embrace to members of the Bondi community and to celebrate the enduring connections that unite Jewish communities and musicians around the world. Through music, conversation, and cultural exchange, the concert will highlight the power of the arts to bring people together, foster understanding, and create lasting friendships across generations and continents.