Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey

Due to inclement weather, we will hold the July 9th concert inside the Bickford Theatre. Seating will be general admission and doors will open at 7:00 PM for the 7:30 performance. You are welcome to come early and picnic indoors starting at 6:30 PM.

Performing in a special presentation for America’s 250th, this concert will feature Maestro Butts’ composition Jockey Hollow Suite, commissioned by Morristown National Historical Park to celebrate the park’s 90th Anniversary. The concert will also include music by Haydn, Handel, Mozart, William Billings, and songs from the later 18th century which might have been familiar to listeners in America.

Enjoy special access to the museum’s galleries starting at 6:30 PM, which includes the 250th-inspired exhibition, Emblems of America. Also on view is Audubon Songbirds from the Dr. Michael and Elyn Stubblefield Collection, Henri Matisse: Beyond Color, and more.

We hope you’ll join us for this special evening of art and music! All ticket holders are welcome to check in starting at 6:30 PM. Concert begins at 7:30 PM.

Program

• Traditional/Francis Scott Key, The Star Spangled Banner

London, England 18th Century

• George Frideric Handel, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
• William Boyce, Symphony #1 – allegro
• George Frideric Handel, Ombra ma fuFranz
• Joseph Haydn, London Trio – allegro

Paris, France 18th Century

• Traditional, La Marseillaise
• Jean-Joseph Mouret Fanfares
• Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Overture – allegro
• Robert W. Butts, Lafayette Suite

America, 18th Century

• William Billings, Chester
• William Billings, When Jesus Wept
• William Boyce, Heart of Oak/Liberty Song
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kontretanz
• Traditional, Newcastle/Trip to Bengall
• Traditional, Down By the Sally Gardens
• Robert W. Butts, Jockey Hollow Suite
• Traditional, Yankee Doodle Variations

Thank you for your support!

Leadership Support for the Lot of Strings Concert Series is provided by Will and Mary Leland and Lot of Strings founding donor, F. Gary Knapp.

Support for the Back Deck Concert Series is provided by Gary’s Wine & Marketplace and Morris County Tourism Bureau, a Division of the Morris County Economic Development Alliance.

Back Deck Visitor Information and Guidelines

Attendees must bring their own chairs and are welcome to bring refreshments. Guests are encouraged to bring standard-height outdoor chairs for the most comfortable seating experience. Tickets are $63 for an 8’x8’ block that accommodates up to two patrons or $33 for a block that accommodates one. There is a $3 handling fee per block included in the price. Concerts begin at 7:30 PM. Patrons are welcome to arrive as early as 6:30 PM to enjoy their picnics. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor performances will be held in the Museum’s Bickford Theatre, general admission. For assistance and to make purchases by phone, call the box office at 973-971-3706. All programs subject to change.

Need help with a particular seating request or large group? Please contact the Box Office directly: 973-971-3706

About the Back Deck

Since launching in July 2020, The Back Deck has presented over 72 performances of critically acclaimed artists, welcomed more than 11,000 patrons, and received critical praise from local and national media. The series has presented established artists and rising stars with several ensembles going on to receive national acclaim. Now an established part of the regional cultural landscape, the Museum’s elevated parking deck has become known for elegant tailgates and world-class music each summer.