The Adelphi Chamber Orchestra is the oldest
chamber orchestra in Bergen County and Northern New Jersey has lived up to its statement of purpose, i.e., "to foster good
music." From its first concert performed for the public on May 23, 1953, the Orchestra has met its goal offering three or
more stimulating musical programs each year while maintaining high standards of musicianship and directing by many outstanding
permanent or guest conductors.
Encouragement
over the years has been given to numerous talented young musicians in the form of scholarships and for the opportunity to
play or solo with the Orchestra. Contributions and grants have defrayed operational costs making concert admissions free to
the public. 1952 a few local, talented string players and pianists banded together to play duets, trios and quartets for enjoyment.
They met at Roy
and Ella Schmidt’s music studio in Maywood, New Jersey. Within a brief span, their repertoire included performances of quintets,
octets and small orchestral pieces.As the orchestra grew, it moved to the Central Unitarian
Church.
The Orchestra now performs in our new home at the
River Dell Regional Middle School and rehearse at the Englewood Hospital Medical Center.
Musicians
from the Adelphi Chamber Orchestra can be heard at various libraries in Bergen
County. The Adelphi Chamber Orchestra was the recipient of a Bergen County
Arts Grant for 2006, 2007, and 2008 and received a certificate of commendation in recognition of its constant commitment
and dedication to the residents and communities in Bergen County.
The mission of the Adelphi remains as it was in 1953, to foster
the enjoyment and understanding of fine music.
