In what music patrons and families alike are heralding as a magical evening, Music at Moorland has become one of summer�s must attend events. On June 26 in Far Hills, the stage will be set with a backdrop that can only be described as breathtaking. And once darkness falls, the sky will be illuminated with booming bursts of color in a spectacular fireworks display.

Moorland Farms on Route 202 in Far Hills, the home of the legendary Far Hills Race Meeting, will host a special performance by the renowned New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. The famous Grucci family caps the evening with fireworks.

Sponsored by Aventis Pharmaceuticals and presented by Somerset Medical Center Foundation, Music at Moorland will benefit Somerset Medical Center. Proceeds from the concert will support programs and services at Somerset Medical Center. The medical center begins construction this spring on a new 40,000-square-foot emergency department and a new medical/surgical pavilion that will add two 26-bed units. The additions are part of a $100 million expansion and renovation project.

Honorary co-chairs of the event are Sally Chubb of Bernardsville, Vicki Lorillard of Bedminster, and Nancy Pyne of Far Hills.

�This fun evening is designed for everyone,� said Lorillard. �And, we guarantee superb music under the stars.�

The world-acclaimed and Grammy Award-winning New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will provide an enlightening and entertaining program of familiar and beloved music.

�Somerset Medical Center Foundation is proud to continue this wonderful tradition for our community with the support of Aventis,� says John T. von Stade, chairman of Somerset Medical Center Foundation and co-chair of Music at Moorland. �We hope that families throughout Central New Jersey will come together to celebrate the start of summer and enjoy unparalleled music and fireworks �

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will begin its performance at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra has received critical acclaim for its concerts in New Jersey, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and abroad and has recorded numerous concerts for radio and television broadcasts. The 2002-03 season marks the orchestra�s sixth season as resident orchestra of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.

The fireworks display will begin at dusk. The Grucci family, dubbed by the New York press as American�s First Family of Fireworks, will stage the presentation. Grucci has staged fireworks for six presidential inaugurations, three Olympic games and three world�s fairs.

General admission tickets for Music at Moorland are $25 in advance or $50 the day of the event. Preferred lawn seating is $150 and includes VIP parking and admission to the Somerset Medical Center Foundation Hospitality Tent. First tier VIP seating is $300 and includes admission to the Somerset Medical Center Foundation Hospitality Tent, as well as a program listing as a Music at Moorland Benefactor. Children 12 and under are free, with the exception of the Benefactor level. A food tent will offer ideal picnic items (perfect for the kids!), such as hamburgers, salads, grilled chicken, hot dogs, ice cream and more, provided by Growth Catering, the exclusive caterer for Music at Moorland. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For more information on corporate opportunities, and to order Benefactor and Preferred Lawn tickets, call (908)-685-2500. General admission tickets go on sale May 24. Order tickets by phone through 1-800-ALLEGRO (1-800-255-3476, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania only). Local ticket outlet locations will be posted on the Calendar of Events page on Somerset Medical Center�s Web site at somersetmedicalcenter.com.