Events
2019-2020 Season
Concerts to be rescheduled
Next up:
Claude Vivier: Zipangu
Robert Schumann: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A Minor Op. 129
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Benjamin Hochman, conductor
Joel Noyes, cello
Roosevelt Island Orchestra
Good Shepherd Church
543 Main Street, Roosevelt Island
Your generous contribution keeps the series affordable
Suggested donation: $20
Students & seniors: $10
Good Shepherd Church
543 Main Street, New York, NY 10044
All events take place at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, a 1888 NYC-landmarked church with wonderful acoustics. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located at the heart of Roosevelt Island.
By Ferry or Tram
Take NYC Ferry's Astoria Route ferry to Roosevelt Island or catch the Tram at 60th Street and 2nd Avenue. Exit the ferry or Tram station, walk toward Manhattan, turn right and walk north along Main Street with Manhattan on your left. Pass several buildings on your right including the subway station then pass one large apartment building on your left. The next building on your left is the Chapel.
From the Tram you can also take the Red Bus (free) three stops to the Chapel. You can ask the bus driver to let you know when you're at the Chapel.
By Subway
Take the F train to Roosevelt Island. Exit the subway, turn right and walk north along Main Street with Manhattan on your left. Pass several buildings on your right then pass one large apartment building on your left. The next building on your left is the Chapel.
From the subway you can also take the Red Bus (free) two stops to the Chapel. You can ask the bus driver to let you know when you're at the Chapel.
By Bus
Take the Q102 from Queens to Roosevelt Island. There's a stop at the Chapel.
By Car
Immediately after coming across the Roosevelt Island Bridge from Queens, turn right into the Motorgate parking garage. Visitors may park in any space not marked reserved. After parking, exit the garage at street level, turn left and walk south on Main Street past a school then two large apartment buildings on your right. The next building on your right is the Chapel.