Invitational band to offer first concert

The inaugural concert of the Symphonic Band Invitational of Central New Jersey will take place 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at Sayreville War Memorial High School, Washington Road. The 100-member symphony band is made up of high-school students who were nominated from more than 25 central New Jersey school districts. The concert will include classic marches and contemporary compositions.

The program will be conducted by Dr. William Berz, a professor of music at Rutgers University, New Brunswick.

Tickets cost $10 each and will be sold at the door.