The Continuo Arts Foundation is committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals, communities and cultures through music. Supporting music education and musicians, Continuo Arts offers New Jerseys most comprehensive Intergenerational Choral Program inclusive of children through adult, senior citizen to professionals. The Continuo Arts Foundation is known for providing all-encompassing and unforgettable local, national and international musical experiences in concerts, classes, workshops and throughout the education spectrum; leading to a life-long love and support of the arts. Working in partnership with members, patrons, corporate and private sponsors, the Continuo Arts Foundation makes possible the education, performance and composition of music in ways which might otherwise be considered too unique or too expensive to be ordinarily under taken; giving precedence to considerations of quality over those of quantity; to artistic rather than to economic values and to opportunity over expediency. Continuo Arts is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization.
The 2023 Annual Fund
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Dear Members, Patrons & Community Leaders,
Welcome to Continuo Arts! This website is designed to provide you a thorough picture of the many opportunities available to you, your family, and to our communities at large. As you peruse through our various program offerings I hope you soon realize that there is a place for everyone at Continuo Arts; whether young or old, experienced or novice. Our Conservatory structure is designed to offer a comprehensive platform of musical education and artistic experiences that will enrich your lives, further your dreams and create life-long memories.
What this cannot show you, however, is the community that IS Continuo Arts. Our members hail from many towns and numerous counties across the great New Jersey and New York area. We sing together, grown together, learn, laugh & love together; we are a family. Children begin at age 6 and sing through their Senior year of High School, go away to college and return after graduation to join us again! Four generations of family members stand and sing together, brothers, sisters, parents & grandparents…Continuo Arts is a special place!
A relentless commitment to excellence is what makes Continuo Arts stand apart and insures continued performance opportunities and collaborations of the highest standards. From serving as Choirs-in-Residence in Carnegie Hall to International appearances in Greece, Italy, Ireland, Czech Republic, Vatican City; performing world premieres for Disney Theatrical at The Paper Mill Playhouse or historic firsts in the Sistine Chapel, there is no place like Continuo.
Our vocal and instrumental Conservatory students receive instruction of the highest caliber. Young artists seeking a professional performance track participate in both the week-long and year-long programs of The Minuetto Music Festival. Broadway & Beyond offers workshops, shows, masterclasses and a summer intensive program for Triple-Threats from far and wide!
How is this all possible? It takes: Motivated Members, Inspired Staff, Board Leadership, Committed Patrons, Community Partners & You…so welcome to Continuo!
We believe in the power of music, arts and education; we encourage both individual and corporate achievement. We understand the importance of family and support inter-generational programs that provide a forum for families to participate together; for the young to inspire the old, for the old to mentor the young. We know that our culture defines us so we are committed to enrich that culture; to collaborate with other organizations and community leaders….together, we are dedicated to making a difference.
Thank you for joining us! As a member, patron, sponsor, concert goer…oh, the places we will go!
Sincerely,
Candace Wicke, DMA
Founder, President & Executive Director
The Continuo Arts Foundation
The Continuo Arts Foundation believes that exposure to the arts is essential to understanding our culture and heritage. We believe that music is of primary importance to the survival of civilization, to the health of society and to insuring the highest quality of life. The experience of music allows us to participate in the universal creative process, open hearts and minds, awaken feelings and bring delight and joy. We strive to understand and to promote music across the life span to all generations and around the world.
We believe that intergenerational musical experiences provide an important opportunity to become stronger individuals; to become more unified as a community by experiencing different cultures and backgrounds through music and in the process, make the communities we belong to stronger.
We are committed to innovative music education, exposure, enrichment and programming which engages the young and the old, the sophisticated and the first-time performer or listener, as well as those interested in understanding diverse cultures and genres.
The Continuo Arts Foundation mission is to further musical education, performance, composition, exposure and appreciation from generation to generation.
The Continuo Arts Foundation was founded in 2007 and since this time, our commitment to procreate the arts through education, opportunity, performance, composition, and appreciation has grown to a global level.
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Lyle Brehm
Stephanie Gallegos
Inge Gropp
Angela Schneller
Nina Lyristakis
Craig Sanphy
Sunita Yara
Nidhi Dhawan
Continuo Arts needs your help & expertise to continue our mission!
How can you help?
Continuo Arts is accepting applications for Internships. Responsibilities are not limited to but will include:
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Summer Musical Theater Conservatory:
Applicants with experience in choral/instrumental music and/or music theater with an interest in music education are encouraged to apply. This is an unpaid internship that will provide excellent hands-on experience and practicum in addition to a stellar reference. Email resume and cover letter to: info@continuoarts.org
Continuo Arts is accepting Conducting Fellow applications for the 2014-2015 concert season. Conducting Fellows assist in seven Intergenerational Choral Programs as well as organizational activities, programs and appearances for The Continuo Arts Foundation. Applicants should have extensive experience in choral music, voice performance and preferably be working on an advanced degree in Choral Conducting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist in conducting, sectionals & all organizational aspects for:
Monday Ensembles:
Tuesday Ensembles:
Serve as section leader for the Civic Chorale and member of Sonare.
Conduct and/or sing as well as assist in organizational details for:
Conducting Fellows will gain extraordinary experience & continuing education in:
This is an unpaid Fellowship providing immeasurable opportunity, enrichment & exposure as well as a stellar reference. Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to: info@continuoarts.org
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