Less percussion and more strings will take the stage inside the Dutton Concert Barn beginning this weekend in Egg Harbor.

Thursday marks the opening night of the symphony session at Birch Creek Music Performance Center. Works by Dvorak, Tchaikovsky and Ravel will be featured throughout the session, with the highlight being Saturday's traditional, nearly sold-out Independence Day Concert celebrating America's 250th birthday.

Executive Director Jenna Ferdon said it is a great way to kick off another season at Birch Creek.

The symphony session features concerts Thursday through Saturday through July 11.