Montclair Orchestra back on stage for the fall season!
Like so many performing arts organizations, the Montclair Orchestra team has spent the summer rethinking, reorganizing, and redefining what it means to present our exceptional programming in the current restricted environment. The good news is that while the challenges are numerous, we are seeing our planning pay off with an agile and creative approach to providing innovative performances this fall. Our vision includes utilizing smaller ensembles to ensure safety and social distancing, and broadcasting these virtual concerts for our loyal audiences. We are confident that these steps will not only make it possible for MO to continue its performances, but also enable us to maintain our unique mission of providing paid Fellowships to outstanding music students. We are committed to ensuring our mentorship will continue and that our promising young musicians are part of the future of classical music.
Montclair Orchestra at SOPAC
Although this year’s challenges present many
logistical and safety considerations, we are ready to be back on the
stage, prepared to keep our MO family safe.
We are excited to announce our first concert on October 22 at 7:30pm, presented in partnership with the South Orange Performing Arts Center, as part of their SOPAC Sessions Series.
This virtual concert will come to you directly from the
SOPAC stage, bringing the excitement of a night out directly to your living
room. Tune in as MO Music Director David Chan trades
his baton for the violin in what will prove to be a stunning evening as The
Montclair Orchestra musicians take the stage for the first time
in many months. Listen to Montclair resident and piano phenom Terrence Wilson
as he joins longtime friend and colleague David Chan in their first
duo performance since they were together at Juilliard. For the grand finale, MO
Fellows join MO String Mentors to play side by side in a virtuosic showcase of
musical talent.
Tickets are $10 per link
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Current Members contact us directly at member@montclairorchestra.org to
receive your unique Membership access code to enjoy the
concert.
Back by popular demand, we are pleased to offer a comprehensive 6-week course of
our innovative Your-Rhythmics! class this fall.
Each class will be 30 minutes via Zoom, held on 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 from 3:00pm-3:30pm ET.
This innovative
music education program is designed specifically for young children ages 3-7
and will be taught by Dr. Thomas Parente, Montclair resident and board member
of The Montclair Orchestra, and well-known and respected pianist, composer, and
Dalcroze clinician. “Dr. Tom” will focus on different musical
themes each week, with all classes emphasizing the development of children’s coordination
through listening, feeling, thinking and rhythmic movement. Children will be
encouraged to move and respond freely to improvised piano music. Part of the
fun will be listening to the music and musical cues and responding accordingly.
Come Join The Fun!
Chamber Music Concert at Van Vleck
Later this fall, we are pleased to return to our local Montclair
community for a virtual performance from the Van Vleck House & Gardens. On November
19th at 7:30pm, tune in as Mentors and Fellows join
together to perform an exciting chamber music program of Shostakovich
and Mendelssohn.
Become a Member
You, our loyal donors
and audiences, are what have kept the Montclair Orchestra organization afloat,
and it is with your support that we have been able to prepare these exciting
online offerings.
New for this season, all contributions of $50 will provide a Member benefit of
access to a single concert virtual performance. Contributions of $250 or more
will provide the additional Member benefit of access to all of our virtual
performances throughout the year. When we are safely able to provide live in
person events in accordance with government guidelines, it is our hope to
provide special access to live performances exclusively for our Members, so
stay tuned!
For more information on our Membership benefits click here.
To become a Member click here.
Any questions?
Contact us directly through our Membership department at member@montclairorchestra.org.
You already appreciate firsthand how unique and important The
Montclair Orchestra is to our community. If you are able, please renew your
support today as generously as you can. Any size gift helps us continue to
present unique programming, electric performances, and provide a variety of
Mentor-led educational content for our talented Fellows. You are making the
future of classical music possible.