The Metropolitan Orchestra of NJ, a Millburn/Short Hills-based full symphonic community orchestra under the direction of conductor Michael Stratechuk and comprised mainly of local volunteer musicians, welcomes talented area residents to join them as they begin their 42nd season.
The orchestra performs three concerts per year (fall, winter and spring) featuring talented guest artists and some of the most popular and beautiful orchestral selections from major composers.
There are openings for qualified string and brass players.
WHEN: Rehearsals Monday evenings, from 7:30 -10:00 PM
WHERE: George Bauer Community Center in Taylor Park, 100 Main Street, Millburn
E-mail info@metropolitanorchestra.org or call 973.379.6431
The orchestra’s 3 concert season will begin with its opening fall concert:
RUSSIAN FAVORITES
WHEN: Sunday , November 3, at 3:00 PM
WHERE: Millburn Middle School, Old Short Hills Road, Millburn
ADMISSION: Suggested tax-deductible donation: $15.00
The program will include Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite Op.20; Borodin: In the Steppes of Central Asia; Rimsky Korsakov: Scheherazade Symphonic Suite, Op. 35 featuring concertmaster, Michael Avagliano.
The winter concert will be on Sunday afternoon, March 16, and the spring concert will be Saturday evening, June 7 at 7:00 PM.
For further information, visit the orchestra’s web site: http://metropolitanorchestra.org or call 973.379.6431
