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- Audition Information
Audition Information:
Contact: 908-264-5324 to schedule Audition date & time or book on-line: Click Here
Location: Continuo Arts Conservatory of Music
36 Chatham Road
Summit, NJ 07901
Audition Process:
Perform: Memorized song selection of choice - 24 measures
Optional: two contrasting selections
Assessments:
Range
Pitch Retention
Video Library-Please visit our Archive Performances Page: Click Here
Enjoy a video review of major performances through the years: Click Here
- Christmas Cards from Continuo! 2020
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Seasons Greetings from Continuo Arts!
Although we aren't together in person, our community is strong and together in spirit. Happy Holidays from Continuo Arts!
"I Wish You Christmas" - John Rutter
My Grown Up Christmas List - arr. Hayes
Seniors Sing! Wishes Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
12 Days the Continuos Way!
- The 2020 Virtual Gala!
- Carnegie Hall - May 27, 2019 "Gloria's" Monteverdie & - John Rutter, Composer & Conductor
Carnegie Hall - Gloria's
- Composer & Conductor - Maestro John Rutter
Artists - The Civic Chorale, & Youth Choirs of New Jersey
In collaboration with MidAmerica Productions
Performance Videos: Monteverdi Gloria Video
Rutter Gloria Mvt. 1
Rutter Gloria Mvts. 2 & 3
Date: May 27, 2019
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Repertoire: Gloria's
Composer: Monteverdi, Rutter
Conductor: John Rutter / Dr. Candace Wicke-Rehearsal Conductor
Artists: Members of The Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus, with members of The Youth Choir of New Jersey
Soloists: Dena Marie Andrews, Teresa Gotanco, Craig Sanphy, Mark Edward Spencer, Anthony Alberti, Devin McGuire, Samantha Lax, Brenda Belohoubek, Samantha Ferrara
Residency Dates:
25th - 27th
Rehearsal Location:
The Hilton Midtown
Performance:
Carnegie Hall
7th Ave (corner of 7th Ave & 57th)

- Carnegie Hall - May 28, 2018 "Mass of the Children" - John Rutter, Composer & Conductor
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Carnegie Hall - "Mass of the Children"
Composer & Conductor - Maestro John Rutter
Artists - The Civic Chorale, Children & Youth Choirs of New Jersey
In collaboration with MidAmerica Productions
Performance Videos: Kyrie
Gloria
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
Finale
Date: May 28, 2018
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Repertoire: "Mass of the Children"
Composer: John Rutter
Conductor: John Rutter / Dr. Candace Wicke-Rehearsal Conductor
Artists: Members of The Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus
Residency Dates:
26th - 28th
Rehearsal Location:
The Grand Hyatt Hotel
109 E. 42nd Street
NY, NY 10017
Performance:
Carnegie Hall
81 7th Ave (corner of 7th Ave & 57th)
Tickets: Click Here
- Carnegie Hall-February 19, 2018 Mozart, "Solemn Vespers"
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Carnegie Hall - "Solemn Vespers", Mozart
Conductor - David Thye
Artists - The Civic Chorale & Youth Choirs of New Jersey
In collaboration with MidAmerica Productions
Performance Video: Click Here
Date: February 19, 2018
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Repertoire: "Solemn Vespers"
Composer: Mozart
Conductor: David Thye / Dr. Candace Wicke-Rehearsal Conductor
Artists: Members of The Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus
Residency Dates:
16th - 18th
Rehearsal Location:
The Grand Hyatt Hotel
109 E. 42nd Street
NY, NY 10017
Performance:
Carnegie Hall
81 7th Ave (corner of 7th Ave & 57th)
Tickets: Click Here
- The Festival Pro Musica e Arte Sacra - Rome & Vatican City
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Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra - 2016
Rutter's "Mass of the Children" Concert Video
Candace Wicke, Conductor
Jennifer Forni, Soprano
Keith Spencer, Baritone
The Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus & Chamber Orchestra
Featuring: The Children's Choir of New Jersey
Roma Sinfionetta
Concert Finale: How Great Thou Art
- 2016 "Christmas Time in the City" Annual Holiday Concert Extravaganza!
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"Christmas Time in the City" Annual Holiday Concert Extravaganza!
HTTV Concert Coverage: Click Here
Photo Album: Click Here
Date: December 17th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Presbyterian Church of Westfield
140 Mountain Ave.
Usher in the season! Join the hundreds of Continuo Arts Choir members, chamber orchestra, Santa, Soloists, surprises & more!

- 2016 Sounds of Music - Spring Concert
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Sounds of Music-Spring Concert 2016
Video Link: Click Here
Date: May 21, 2016
Location: Central Presbyterian Church
70 Maple Street
Summit, NJ
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Repertoire: "Mass of the Children" John Rutter, composer
Symphonic Chorus, Orchestra & Soloists
20th Century Celebration, arranged by : Gilpin
Artists: Continuo Arts Ensembles: Children's Chorus, Chanticleers, Continuos, Singers, Civic Chorale, Sonare & Seniors Sing!
Continuo Arts Orchestra
Featured Soloists:
Conductors: Candace Wicke, Amanda Blutner, Nicolas Stelzer
Musical Theater Director: Samantha Ferrara
Accompanist: Lucas Barkley
Program: Click Here
Photo Album: Click Here

- The Historic Sistine Chapel Concert
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Concerto Cappella Sistina & Idyllic Ireland 2014
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Date: February 13 -23. 2014
Location: Limerick, Waterford, Wicklow, Dublin, Rome, Vatican City, Assisi
Repertoire: Selections from "Requiem for my Mother"
Composer: Stephen James Edwards
Artists:
Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus
Conductor:
Candace Wicke
Harp:
Mark Spencer
Violin:
Rosemary Seimens
Video Gallery :
Concert Video
Pre-tour Preview Concert Performance
The Sights & Sounds of our Preview Concert Courtesy of Hometowne TV! Click Here for Concert Video!
Photo Gallery: Click Here
Postcard: Click Here
Poster: Click Here

Date: February 11, 2104
Location: Central Presbyterian Church
70 Maple Street
Summit, NJ 07901
Singers Call Time: 6:30 p.m.
Concert Time: 7:30 p.m.
Artists: The Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus
With Singers from All Saints Princeton
Conductors: Candace Wicke
Beverly Coulter
Tom Colao
Harpist: Brother Mark E. Spencer
Violinist: Rosemary Siemens
Guest Soloist: Mary Zilba
- 2008 Inaugural Concert - Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra - "Requiem For My Mother"
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Inaugural Concert 2008: "Requiem For My Mother" Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra
- Inaugural Concert Performance- Click Here
Requiem For My Mother Trailer- Click Here
Requiem For My Mother Documentary- Click Here
- Date: November, 2008
Location: Rome & Vatican City
Repertoire: "Requiem For My Mother"
Composer: Stephen James Edwards
Conductor: Candace Wicke
Artists:
Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus
Featuring:
The Children's Choir of New Jersey
The Youth Choir of New Jersey
Civic Chorale of New Jersey
St. Patrick's Choir: Miami Beach, FL
The Lourdes Singers: Lourdes Academy, Miami, FL
St. Bernard Parish Choir: Madison, WI
ArchBishop McCarthy Choir: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
And singers from Vero Beach, FL & Pittsburgh, PA
- Soloists:
Beverly Coulter
Kristopher Jean
Keith Spencer
Directors:
Mark Spencer
Michelle Garcia
Marilyn Esser
Beatric Malnic
Orchestra:
Continuo Arts Orchestra & The City of Prague Philharmonic.
Gallery:
Click Here to View Photo Album One
Click Here to View Photo Album Two
Click Here to View Photo Album Three