EcoTones Concerts

09/29/2026

On Saturday, Sept. 19, hundreds of people converged on Upper Nyack's River Hook Preserve for 'EcoTones @ River Hook: Guardians of the Shoreline'--a joyful afternoon of musical performances centering the interconnectivity of humans and local flora and fauna. Through music, we became aware of the preserve's diversity of trees and their essential relationship with the Mighty Hudson over which the preserve is perched. We celebrated the positive and essential nutrients that the trees' leaf litter contribute just downhill to the inhabitants of the Mighty Hudson's estuary nursery, and spotlighted our role as stewards for what flows into the water on our watch. THANK YOU to the extremely talented Andrea B Swenson Photography for capturing so many special moments featured in these photographs.

https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/09/river-hook-lifts-off-for-another-round-of-eco-tones/

HUGE gratitude to all the wonderful performers who worked so hard to prepare new music:
Collective Accord vocal ensemble directed by Drucilla Pluhowski, Nyack High School Chamber Orchestra conducted by Andy Bhasin, the fantastic professional musicians of the Hudson Valley EcoTones Concerts Ensemble: Alan Ferber, Mark Ferber, Michael Kramer, Ilana Davidson, Amanda Peckler, Andy Bhasin, Ben Kono, Glenn Schloss, Kevin Farrell, and Jody Redhage Ferber; and wonderful featured vocalists Shirley Crabbe, Heather Laws Kono, Em Einhorn, Joanne Louis-Paul, and Albert Guerzon. Thank you Strawtown Studio for leading integrative Community Art-Making!

It was an exciting few months of preparation with poet/lyricist Lily Greenberg as we readied four new songs for premiere--the first public performance of works from our unfurling song cycle 'Songs to Reverse the River,' promoting ecological care for the Hudson. We extend huge gratitude to the vocalists and ensemble instrumentalists who worked hard to learn and perform these new songs!

Thank you to artist Danielle McDonald for the incredible original carved woodblock poster art which elevated the event!

We couldn't have done this event without essential support from , ArtsWestchester & the ArtsAlive grant program, the Village of Upper Nyack, Friends of River Hook, Greenbush Construction, the Bakehouse at the Tarrytown Train Station, , our fantastic and hardworking Trail Crew, and many wonderful volunteers!

I'm thrilled we could all come together to perform and experience live music in Upper Nyack's treasure of a local nature space, River Hook Preserve, for a 3rd year running!

This project was made possible with funds from Arts Alive, a regrant program of ArtsWestchester with support from the Office of the Governor, the NY State Legislature, and the NY State Council on the Arts. See less See less

Folks of all ages enjoyed art, music and nature at the annual EcoTones event at River Hook in Upper Nyack. Our latest Photo Shoot from the scene.

08/29/2026

Three weeks from today on Sat. Sept. 19 at 2:00pm, for the third year in a row, EcoTones comes to Nyack's River Hook Preserve for ECOTONES CONCERTS @ RIVER HOOK PRESERVE: GUARDIANS OF THE SHORELINE. This year's concert celebrates the preserve's perch above the Hudson River and our role as guardians of this precious shoreline ecotones. Come walk the "EcoTones Music Trail," a meandering half-mile trail through the preserve, to come up close and personal with chamber groups on trailside stages, followed by a large ensemble set in the preserve's center featuring the world-class Hudson Valley EcoTones Ensemble alongside Nyack-based Vocal Ensemble 'The Collective Accord' (directed by Drucilla Pluhowski), the Nyack High School Chamber Orchestra (directed by Andy Bhasin), and featured vocalists Shirley Crabbe, Heather Laws Kono, Albert Guerzon, Em Einhorn, and Joanne Louis-Paul. The concert includes the premiere of 'Songs to Reverse the River,' a song cycle promoting ecological restoration of the Hudson by composer/lyricist team Jody Redhage Ferber and Lily Greenberg. Strawtown Studio leads community art-making during the event; original woodblock poster art created by Nyack artist Danielle McDonald.

This event is BYO-EVERYTHING: water, snacks, portable camp chair, picnic blanket, and wear good walking shoes.

Tickets are PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE DONATION at ArtsRock.org with free tickets available to those for whom a donation is not possible via email request to [email protected]. https://www.artsrock.org/shows/ecotones-river-hook

Rain Date is Sun. Sept. 20 at 2pm.

This event is made possible by the generous support of an ArtsAlive Grant through ArtsWestchester, the Village of Upper Nyack, ArtsRock, Greenbush Construction, Long Path Outfitters, the Bakehouse at the Tarrytown Train Station, and the Friends of River Hook.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester.

08/20/2026

This Sat. Aug. 22 at 4pm EcoTones Concerts will be at Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, NY for the EcoTones Flora & Fauna Percussion Jam featuring Gino Sitson on voice, Alan Ferber on trombone, Glenn Schloss on percussion, Ben Kono on tenor sax, Adam Chilenski on bass, and Jody Redhage Ferber on cello, playing music inspired by nature, with audience members invited to play along on percussion instruments made of natural materials. This FAMILY-FRIENDLY 60-min. concert is $10 for adults and FREE for kids! Come join us on the lovely Lyndhurst Grounds (concert will be indoors in the event of rain).

https://lyndhurst.org/events/eco-tones-concert/

06/21/2026

EcoTones is thrilled to partner with Riverview Jazz and Jersey City to present live classical music in the gorgeous, biodiverse Van Vorst Park in Jersey City on Sunday, July 5 from 12:00-2:00 as part of Jersey City's America 250 events. Come hear soloists and chamber ensembles sited throughout the park, with music beckoning audience to self-pace and meander through this tucked urban gem of public green space featuring an accredited arboretum and lovingly cared-for botanical plantings.
Featuring Dan Lippel, classical guitar; Chris Dingman, vibraphone; The EcoTones String Quartet; and Englewinds Woodwind Quintet.

http://jerseycityculture.org/.../america-250-jersey-city.../
www.riverviewjazz.org
America 250: Jersey City Style! Sunday In The Park with The Ecotones Vorst Park Sun July 5th

06/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome you to EcoTones @ Madison Square Park this Saturday at 2PM!

Join us for a unique, site-specific concert experience where audiences follow a guided music trail through the park. Along the way, small ensembles will perform original chamber works near the plants and landscapes that inspired them.

The concert begins on Redbud Lawn near the entrance of 5th Avenue and 25th Street and makes five stops throughout the northern half of the park before concluding on the Oval Lawn with a full-ensemble performance featuring all 18 musicians.

Please note that this is a walking style concert, and the audience will move through the park together. Limited seating will be available for those with accessibility needs. We encourage you to bring a blanket, lawn chair, water, or anything else that will help you stay comfortable.

The concert will take place rain or shine unless there is dangerous weather. Ponchos will be available if it rains.

We recommend arriving a few minutes early so you're ready to begin at Redbud Lawn when the performance starts.

See you in Madison Square Park

05/27/2026

The weather apps indicate next Saturday will be a glorious day for EcoTones Concerts @ Madison Square Park on Sat. June 6 from 2:00-4:00!

18 members of the EcoTones Ensemble will play in small groups along a Music Trail through the park, premiering 5 new compositions by EcoTones founder & cellist Jody Redhage Ferber inspired by the park's 5 notable horticultural collections: Red Buds, Hydrangeas, Daffodils, Witch Hazels, and Camellias. EcoTones' signature style in a transition zone between classical chamber music and jazz improvisation will be on full display with performances by an all-star cast of musical collaborators:
vibraphonist Chris Dingman, flutist Jessica Schmitz, bassoonist Atao Liu, multi-reedist Ben Kono, trumpeter Michael Dudley, trombonist Alan Ferber, guitarist Jesse Lewis, bassist Adam Chilenski, percussionist Rogerio Boccato, percussionist Glenn Schloss, vocalist Gino Sitson, PhD, violinist Sara Caswell, violinist Lady Jess, violist Orlando Wells, cellist Jody Redhage Ferber, and alphorn/french horn trio Thomas Jöstlein, Tricia Jostlein, and Barbara Jostlein Curry. The Music Trail concludes with a convergence of all 18 musicians and audience on the park's Oval Lawn for a joyful large ensemble set celebrating the interconnectivity of humans + park flora & fauna, and our belonging together in this precious urban green space.

This is a public, FREE concert with no tickets necessary, and we are incredibly grateful to Madison Square Park Conservancy for the support for this once-in-a-lifetime project over the past 2+ years. The event is made possible by the New York State Council for the Arts, Screen Door Philanthropies, Zara Crowley Foundation, and generous private donations. You can register for event updates here: https://madisonsquarepark.org/community/calendar/event/ecotones-at-madison-square-park/

Original artwork for the Music Trail Map and Concert Program by Sam Wedelich.

05/11/2026

EcoTones @ Madison Square Park is just around the corner on Sat. June 6 from 2:00-4:00, featuring 18 fantastic musicians of the EcoTones Ensemble! Please join us for this FREE concert--no tickets required--but you can register for event updates here: https://madisonsquarepark.org/community/calendar/event/ecotones-at-madison-square-park/

Please read all about the EcoTones Music Trail through Madison Square Park, featuring EcoTones ensembles performing music inspired by the park's acclaimed horticultural collections and status as the only certified arboretum in Manhattan:
https://www.iloveny.com/thebeat/post/free-outdoor-concert-inspired-by-nature-at-to-be-held-at-madison-square-park-on-june-6/

We hope to see you there! Please spread the word to your NY area friends and family!

Special thanks to Madison Square Park Conservancy, New York State Council for the Arts, the Zara Crowley Foundation, and the Patton Family for making this live concert event possible.

Follow a guided “music trail” through the park, where small ensembles perform original chamber works inspired by the trees and landscape.

04/28/2026

This Friday, May 1 at 7:30pm, Sara Caswell, Camila Meza and Jody Redhage Ferber play 'Air Songs' at the lovely Stissing Center in Pine Plains, NY, with a program featuring chamber repertoire written for and premiered during EcoTones Concerts events. Please spread the word to your Hudson Valley friends and family!

In The Grace Note The Jody Redhage Ferber Trio performs music from their new album EcoTones: Beings of the Air , inspired by the flying beings of the Hudson River Valley. Developed during her ongoing performance project EcoTones Concerts, Jody’s compositions and arrangements live in a transiti

04/07/2026

EcoTones Concerts founder, cellist & composer Jody Redhage Ferber, will receive the Arts Council of Rockland's 2026 Music Artist Award for her work building bridges in our community through EcoTones Concerts.

Please join ACOR on Wed. June 10 from 6:30-9:30 for a wonderful night celebrating the thriving arts ecosystem of Rockland County at Garner Arts Center's The Calico. Jody Redhage Ferber will perform as part of the evening. More information and tickets to the awards gala at https://www.artscouncilofrockland.org/

04/06/2026

EcoTones is excited to present 'Air Songs' @ The Angel Nyack's acoustically glorious sanctuary (18 S. Broadway, Nyack, NY) on Sunday, April 19 at 4pm with Sara Caswell and Camila Meza.
Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../air-songs-by-jody-redhage...

This indoor concert features chamber music written and premiered during EcoTones Music Trail events.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgVsFW6-MSg...

The album AIR SONGS is released on May 1, 2026 on Scarlet Tree Records.Featuring:Jody Redhage Ferber, cello Camila Meza, guitar & voiceSara Caswell, violinRo...