SONARE in Concert 

Date:        February 26th 
Time:        4:00 p.m.
Location: Central Presbyterian Church
                  46 S. Park Street
                  Montclair, NJ

Photo Album:  Click Here

The Minuetto Music Festival presents SONARE in Concert!  A year-long young artist program sponsored by Minuetto, SONARE is Continuo Arts professional chamber ensemble.  Join us for a afternoon of great music and enjoy discounts and specials before and after the concert in beautiful down-town Montclair; Look for the signs and just show your ticket or program.
 

The Annual Fund Kick-Off CABARET!

Date:        February 12th 
Time:        7:30 p.m.
Location: Continuo Conservatory Hall

Cabaret Review Video:  Click Here
Photo Album: Click Here

Donation Form: Click Here
Annual Fund Video: Click Here

The much anticipated event favorite Cabaret will be sure to delight the crowd! Continuo members of all ages audition to be cast in this exciting show!  Song selections from musicals, pop, and classical literature are performed, wine & hors d'oeuvres served.  

2016 - The Year in Review! 

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Seniors Sing! Performs at Celgene 

Date:        December 19th
Time:        11:30 p.m.
Call Time: 10:30
Location: Celgene Corp.
                  Summit, NJ     

"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!
 

Seniors Sing! Performs at the Ft. Nightly Club Holiday Luncheon

Date:        December 7th
Time:        7:30 p.m.
Call Time: 12:30
Location: Historic Twin Maples
                  Summit, NJ     

This event is by invitation only 

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
Roma Sinfionetta

Concert Finale: How Great Thou Art

Roy & Rosemary
The Courtial Concerto
Ave Maria
The Lord's Prayer
Great is thy Faithfulness

Evangel University Chorale
Tom Matrone, Conductor
The Ground - Ola Gjeilo
Salutaris Hostias-Eriks Esenvalds
John The Revelator - Caldwell/Ivory
Sicut cervus - Palestrina

Continuo's Annual Gala -  2016 - Click Here for Gala Photos

Date: October 21, 2016
Location: Echo Lake Country Club
Program: Click Here
Photo Album: Click Here

THE CONSERVATORY GRAND OPEN HOUSE! 2016 

Date: June 25th 2016
Location: The Continuo Arts Conservatory of Music
                   36 Chatham Road, Summit NJ
Photo Album: Click Here

Minuetto Music Festival 2016 - Click Here for HTTV Coverage

Minuetto Festival Page:  Click Here
Date: June 23
Location: Grand Summit Hotel
Program: Click Here
Photo Album: Click Here

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 Annual Fund Kick-Off Cabaret!

Cabaret Invitation: Click Here

Date: March 8, 2016
Location: Historic Twin Maples
                   216 Springfield Ave
                   Summit, NJ  
Time:        5:30 Family Show-Tickets $10
                  7:30  Adult Show-No Tickets required
                  Refreshments served
                   
Artists:   Come enjoy singers, actors, poetry readings and an evening of fun with the talented Continuo Arts Foundation members and help us KICK-OFF the 2016 ANNUAL FUND DRIVE!

Continuo Arts - THE YEAR IN REVIEW  2015    Click Here

Westfield's "Home for the Holiday's" House Tour  

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The 2015 Gala!    Click Here

"The Hollywood Songbook" - A production of The Minuetto Music Festival 2015

The Hollywood Songbook Photo Album: Click Here

Date: November 14th & 15th
Location: Central Presbyterian Church
                   Maple Ave
                  Summit, NJ  07901
Time:        7:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Artists:  The Continuo Arts Foundation's Intergenerational Choirs with the Central Players
Conductors:  Candace Wicke
                         Amanda Blutner
Musical Theater Director: Samantha Ferrara
Accompanist: John Conte
Repertoire:   A wonderful variety of songs from different eras throughout cinematic history!
                        This Concert is presented free of charge
Concert Poster: Click Here
Minuetto Music Festival Page:  Click Here
Program:  Click Here

Summer Musical Theater Conservatory 2015

Musical Theater Conservatory Page:  Click Here

Date: July 1-25, 2014
Location: Historic Twin Maples / St. John Lutheran Church
Program: Click Here
Photo Albums: 
Voices Rising
Into The Woods

Minuetto Music Festival Cabaret 2015

Minuetto Festival Page:  Click Here
Date: June 25
Location: The Grand Summit Hotel


HTTV Television Coverage:  Click Here

Program: Click Here
Photo Album: Click Here

Sounds of Music-Spring Concert 2015

Date: May 30
Location: St. John Lutheran Church
Program: Click Here
Photo Album: Click Here

Continuo & Paper Mill Playhouse!    

Click Here for Video Review : https://youtu.be/NPX9bjftUqA

The Continuo Arts Foundation is pleased to partner with Paper Mill Playhouse on Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" World Premiere! 

“After an extensive search of choirs throughout the tri-state area, we are thrilled that Paper Mill Playhouse and The Hunchback of Notre Dame music team have selected the Continuo Arts Foundation,” commented Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director at Paper Mill Playhouse. “It is always a thrill to partner with neighboring not-for-profit arts organizations that share a similar mission to Paper Mill Playhouse.”

“Our collaboration with Paper Mill Playhouse  will offer Continuo Arts Members a unique and once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Candace Wicke, President and Executive Director of Continuo Arts. “Continuo is honored to have been selected to be a part of this US Premiere musical at one of our nation’s leading regional theaters.” 

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, is inspired by the classic Victor Hugo novel and created for the stage by two masters of stage and screen, composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz.

Performance Dates: March 4th - April 5th 2015

Performance Location: 
Paper Mill Playhouse  
22 Brookside Drive, Milburn NJ
07041


Media:

NJTV News

Reviews:

The New York Times  .....the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus sits (or stands) and sings, as if indeed participating in a Mass. Its members wear monks’ robes and hold books, looking very ecclesiastical as they chant forth those “Kyrie eleisons” and “dies iraes.” (They sound marvelous, too: One of the signal pleasures of the show is the rich choral singing.)

Hollywood Reporter ...."Menken's uncommonly complex, classically-influenced score often soars, thanks in no small part to the production's incorporation of a local choir, the 32-member Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus, to augment the large ensemble."

 Ashbury Park Press....Each performance of the Paper Mill production also boasts 32 local voices in the Westfield-based Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus. "To hear them singing this music every night," Scott Schwartz said, "is one of the top attractions of the show."

Broadway World  ....Stunning musical numbers abound in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The thirty-two member Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus lends wonderful vocals as the Congregation of Notre Dame.

NJ Star Ledger "... Menken's score takes on dark, lush qualities suited to the Gothic cathedral, amplified by an onstage choir (the strong local Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus) and an ensemble of churchgoers who narrate."
"... The chorus interjects dramatic scenes with stabbing repetitions of "Dies Irae" and other Latin phrases that mostly work well."

Huffington Post    ..."The show boasts truly excellent singing from its four leads, huge vocal support from the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus that certainly adds punch to the show's many, many climactic moments ...Those who are musically inclined will appreciate the complexity of the score, the motifs for characters that are repeated throughout and the Latin choral work drawing on classic religious melodies for the act two curtain raiser."

Times Square Chronicles 
..."The orchestrations by Michael Starobin are heavenly even if there is one to many Kýrie Eléison and Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus supplies a divine celestial choir."

North Jersey...."Scott Schwartz and his team have a 32-piece choir (featuring members of the Westfield-based Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus) stay onstage throughout the show; their rich sound helps transport audience members to another realm. "

NJ Arts Maven...."The effect is heightened by the addition of the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus, who chant hymn-like passages from their perch on platforms placed above the acting space. "
"It is a splendid piece of musical theater that is worth every penny of the ticket you buy."

Media:
NJTV

Independent Press

Madison

Theater Mania

Morristown

Milburn

Maplewood

Paper Mill Playhouse
 

The Annual Fund Kick-Off Cabaret!  2015

Date: April 21st
Location: Historic Twin Maples

 

The Union County Sesquicentenial

Date: April 3rd
Location: Union County Courthouse
Featuring: Seniors Sing!
Program:  Click Here

Continuo Arts 2014 - THIS IS OUR STORY    Click Here

Christmas Time in the City 2014

Date: December 13
Location: The Presbyterian Church of Westfield
Program:  Click Here
Conductor: Candace Wicke
Repertoire:  Varia
Performance Video: Click Here

Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra 2014

Date: Oct. 22-29
Location: Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra / Rome, Assisi & Vatican City

Hayes Requiem Performance Video:  Click Here
Mark Hayes-Composer/Conductor

Misa Azteca Performance Video: Click Here
Dr. Teresa Russel - Conductor
Julian Gonzalez - Composer

Link:  Click Here
Photo Album: Click Here

Repertoire: Requiem
Composer & Conductor: Mark Hayes
Performance Video: Click Here



Artists:  The Continuo Arts Festival Choir
                Sounds of the Southwest Singers, Matt Deller-Director
                Cutler Road United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, Tim Morrison-Director
                UCC Norwell Chancel Choir, Karen Harvey-Director
                St. Luke's Presbyterian Church Choir, Marvin Gaspard-Director
                Southwestern College Chorus, Teresa Russell-Director
                The Roma Sinfionetta Orchestra
Soloists: Br. Mark E. Spencer

Repertoire: Misa Azteca
Composer:  Joseph Julian Gonzalez
Conductor: Teresa Russell
Performance Video: Click Here



Soloists:

                      

     Charisma Miller                                 Victor Chan                                      Linda Scott

Summer Musical Theater Conservatory 2014

Musical Theater Conservatory Page:  Click Here

Date: July 1-26, 2014
Location: Historic Twin Maples / St. John Lutheran Church
Program: Click Here
Photo Albums: 
Voices Rising
Mulan

Minuetto Music Festival 2014

Minuetto Festival Page:  Click Here

Date: May 22-28, 2014
Location: Central Presbyterian Church
Program: Click Here
Photo Albums: Gala Artist Reception
Alexander Kariotis Concert
Milton Cross Young Artist Showcase Concert
Festival Finale Concert

Festival Finale Video:  Click Here

Milton Cross Young Artist Showcase Concert Video: Click Here

Conductor: Candace Wicke - Beverly Coulter
Repertoire:  Varia

Sounds of Music-Spring Concert 2014

2014 Spring Concert Photo Album: Click Here

Date: May 31, 2104
Location: St. John Lutheran Church
                  587 Springfield Ave
                  Summit, NJ  07901
Singers Call Time: See schedule below
Time:        7:30 p.m. 
Artists:  The Continuo Arts Foundation's Intergenerational Choirs with the Continuo Arts Chamber Orchestra
Conductors:  Candace Wicke
                         Tom Colao
                         Stephanie Harris
Accompanist: John Conte
Repertoire:  Beethoven Chorale Fantasy
                     Selections from Candide
                     A Celebration of Sondheim
                     and a wonderful variety of songs from different genres!
Soloists:  Sara Noble
                 Amanda Blutner
                 Jocelyn McGillian
                 Jamie Klenetsky
                 Craig Sanphy
                 Tom Colao
                 Michael Tedesco
                 And featured soloists from our Children's Chorus & Chanticleers!
  
This Concert is presented free of charge

Dress Rehearsal Schedule:  Click Here
Concert Poster: Click Here
Concert Postcards: Click Here

All Things Continuo! 2014    Click Here

Carnegie Annual Fund Kick-Off Cabaret

Date: March 25, 2104
Location: Historic Twin Maples
                  216 Springfield Ave
                  Summit, NJ  07901
Show Times:  5:30 p.m. Family Show
                          7:30 p.m. Adult Show
Artists: Acts, Soloists and performers galore from Continuo Arts!
Tickets:  Advance Purchase only
              $10 - call 908-264-5324

Carnegie Hall - Mozart Requiem & Beethoven Choral Fantasy 2014

Date: March 9, 2104
Location: Carnegie Hall
                   57 & 7th
                   New York, NY  
Time:  2:00 p.m.
Artists: The National Sacred Honor Choir
               with Singers from Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus
Conductor: Brandon Johnson
Orchestra:  The Continuo Arts Symphonic Orchestra

In Collaboration with The Greatbatch School of Music,  Houghton College

Concerto Cappella Sistina & Idyllic Ireland 2014

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
Click Here for Requiem for my Mother Trailer 
Click Here to View Itinerary 

Click Here for Press Release 1

Airfare & Travel: Peter's Way Tours -  Click Here

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       

This concert is presented free of charge

The Seniors Sing! At Overlook Medical Center

Date: December 17,  2013
Location: Overlook Medical Center
                  99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit

The  Annual Holiday Concert Extravaganza, "Christmas Time in the City"

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Date: December 15,  2013
Location: Presbyterian Church of Westfield
                   140 Mountain Ave
Time:  7:00 p.m.
Artists: Continuo Arts Foundations 6 Intergenerational Choruses including:
               Children's Chorus
               Chanticleers
               Continuos
               Singers
               Civic Chorale
               Seniors Sing!

And the Inaugural Performance of the Continuo Arts Professional Ensemble: Sonare

With the Continuo Arts Orchestra

Conductors: Candace Wicke
                        Tom Colao
                        Stephanie Harris

Guests:  The Presbyterian Church of Westfield Chancel Choir, Ed Alstrom, Conductor
                 The Reverend Dr. Raymond Robers, Narration

Soloists, Guests and a visit from the man himself....SANTA!

All House Tour guests will have reserved VIP seating with ticket or program from 6:30 - 6:45.
Children of all ages may take pictures with Santa after the Concert!

This Concert is presented free of charge as a gift to our communities.

The Seniors Sing! At Holiday Luncheon

Date: December 12,  2013
Location: Historic Twin Maples
                   114 Springfield Ave
Time:  12:30 p.m.
Artists: Seniors Sing!           

This is a private event

Singers & Continuos at Summit's Jr. Fort Nightly Club

Date: December 11,  2013
Location: Historic Twin Maples Estate
                  214 Springfield Ave, Summit

Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra 2013 - presents Echology, New Castle Australia

Date: Nov. 1 - 7 2013
Location: Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra / Rome, Assisi & Vatican City
Link:  Click Here
Artists: Echology
Link: Click Here

Conductor: Dr. Philip Mathias

Press:

ECHOLOGY, The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir under the direction of Dr. Philip Matthias, will represent all of Australia on the prestigious Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra; a professional festival presenting only the finest musical ensembles from around the world.  Sharing the stage with the likes of the Vienna Philharmonic, the Cologne Dome Choir and GÜrzenich Orchestra,  the Sistene Chapel Choir and the IlluminArt Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus from Japan, ECHOLOGY will present a program of selections by Stravinsky, Berkeley and Petrassi in addition to Australian composers Butterley, Stanhope and Donovan.  According to Candace Wicke, President of The Continuo Arts Foundation, “For many years, Dr. Matthias and the choral program at The University of Newcastle have been on the cutting edge of outstanding musicianship, programming and concertizing.  In collaboration with the Fondazione Pro Musica in Rome, the Continuo Arts Foundation is pleased to issue this well-deserved invitation to ECHOLOGY and Dr. Matthias to perform on this world-class stage.”

The Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious music festivals in the world.  With roots stretching back to 1975, the Festival plays host to the music industry’s elite artists, ensembles and conductors.  With the backdrop and acoustics of the major patriarchal basilicas, art and music come together in a unique and timeless fashion. An annual event, music lovers and patrons converge from across Europe, the United States and other world-wide destinations to take part in the two week festival.

With a long and successful history of performance tours and competitions including the World Choir Games, Battle of the Choirs and the Australian National Choral Championships, conductor Philip Matthias is no stranger to the international stage.  With appearances in China, France, Korea, England and the United States, Matthias will now share the podium with the likes of Eberhard Metternich, Tomomi Nishimoto, and Leopold Hager.  “This is a great privilege, being able to perform in such an important event as this, one which we look forward to with much anticipation, including its impact to our community and University” says Dr. Matthias.

Established in 1995, the Newcastle University’s Chamber Choir includes students and staff of the University along with members of the wider community who share a love of singing and enjoy performing a challenging and varied repertoire.  Decorated on numerous occasions with top ranking awards and medals, ECHOLOGY has been featured ABC Radio, BBC Radio, national and international television, and has an extensive discography.  Due to its demanding schedule of international engagements, Echology is looking to expand its choral network, and is seeking expressions of interest for those who would like to join the choir for the festival in Rome, and similar events. For further details contact Phillippa.Miskiewicz@newcastle.edu.au. Ph 02 4921 5507. Rehearsals will be held from late July. ‘Singers need just a good choral tone and good music reading ability. Much of the learning will be done in singers own time, lessening the need for weekly rehearsals’, states Matthias. 

According to Matthias, Echology is opening this extraordinary invitation to choristers from across Australia, and non-performers wishing to accompany the ensemble and experience the festival are welcome to join to touring group. In addition to the Festival Concerts in Rome, members of ECHOLOGY and friends will have opportunity to take in tours of Ancient Rome, the Sistine Chapel as well as visit and perform the St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in Assisi. 

Conductors Invitational

Date: Annual
Location: Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra / Rome & Vatican City
Link:  Click Here
Contact: Executive Director, Candace Wicke: Candace@continuoarts.org

Invitations: Each year several outstanding conductors are invited to attend the prestigious Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra as guests of the Fondazione Pro Musica and The Continuo Arts Foundation.  Witnessing first hand one of the world's finest music festivals, the goal is to expose non-European musicians and organizations to this 1st tier artistic venue.  Previous guests have included:

Tim Sharp: Executive Director ACDA Dr. Patrick Liebergen: Composer & Professor Emeritus University of Wisconsin Dr. Micheal Kolstad:  Fine Arts Department Chair, Evangel University Dr. Nicolas Dosman: Director of Choral Music, Colby College Dr. Philip Mathias: Director of Choral Studies, New Castle University, Australia Dr. Tom Matrone: Director of Choral Studies, Evangel University Mrs. Lindy Connett: Director of the Australian Waratah Girls Chorus Mrs. Ruby Roberson-Knox: Music Department Chair, Oak Knoll School Mrs. Sharon Burn: Director of Music, Ward-Hartley School Mr. Mark Spencer: Director of Liturgy and Music, Saint Patricks Church and School, Miami Beach Mr. Tom Colao: Director of Music, All Saints Church, Princeton NJ
Previous Festivals have included: 

Conductors:  George Pretre, Andres Nelson, Riccardo Muti, Leo Kramer, Paul Salamunovich, Candace Wicke, Nikolaus Harnocourt and many more Repertoire: Major sacred works for chorus & orchestra

The roots of the Fondazione Pro Musica e Arte Sacra stretch back to 1975, with the idea of doing good in immediate terms and making a lasting contribution to the preservation of art in Rome and the Vatican. The Ambassador of Rome to the World, Sen. Dr. H. C. Hans Albert Courtial, founder and president of the Fondazione Pro Musica e Arte Sacra, continues to guide this 1st tier Festival, inspiring and promoting artists from around the world.

The presentation of the Continuo Art Foundation's Inaugural Concert in 2008 on the Festival Pro Musica e Arte Sacra began an on-going collaboration with the Fondazione. (Visit our Performance Archives page for more information on our Inaugural Concert)  Through this collaboration, the Giovani Musicisti Festival for young musicians began in 2011.  

Working with signature conductors from the United States in preparation for future Festival appearances, these conductors accompany Continuo Arts President Candace Wicke to Rome each year to attend the Festival. The Continuo Arts Foundation works in partnership with these conductors and 1st tier ensembles in the United States and Canada, coordinating and scheduling appearances on the Festival Pro Musica e Arte Sacra.

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Gallery: Click Here to View 2011 Festival Photos 
Click Here to View Inaugural Concert Photos 

 The Annual "Home for the Holiday's" House Tour,  December 7th, Westfield 

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The Annual "Making  Musical Dreams Come True" Gala

October 4, 6:30 p.m.
St. Teresa's Memorial Hall
Summit, NJ

Call 908-264-5324 for tickets  Click Here for Invitation

Click Here for Response Card

Featuring

The Seniors Sing! At Old Guard of Summit

September 17, 10:00 a.m.

Council Chambers New Providence NJ, City Hall

Outstanding young artists from across New Jersey will present the Voices Rising Showcase & Fiddler on the Roof!   Click Here for more information

Join us for the Minuetto Music Festival June 24th - 29th!   Click Here for more information

Hosted by Betty & Ed McColgan; invitation only

The Annual "Sounds of Music" Concert Series

May 4, 7:30 p.m.

St. John's Lutheran Church 587 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ Admission: FREE

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Featuring:

The Continuo Arts Choral Ensembles:  Children's Chorus, Chanticleers, Continuos, Singers, Civic Chorale & Seniors Sing!

The Continuo Arts Chamber Orchestra

Repertoire to include:   Mvt. 1, 2, 5 & 6 of the Vaughn Williams "Dona Nobis Pacem" Five Hebrew Love Songs by Eric Whitacre Other selections by Rutter, Fry, Durante, Morley and more!

Featured Soloists: Sara Noble, Jocelyn McGillian, Michael Tedesco & Craig Sanphy

Conductors:  Candace Wicke, Tom Colao & Stephanie Harris

Seniors Sing! will delight the Berkeley Heights Seniors with their "Encore" Medley. The performance will take place at 11:30 at the Mount Carmel Hall in Berkeley Heights.

*We are taking a special day to celebrate the end of a great year for the Continuo Arts Family *This is a family event, so bring them along! *Entertainment will be provided by our very own Julia Craig, Hope Kovera, and Katie Hammond *This will be a progressive potluck dinner with recital performances in between each course.

Food assignments:

• Last names starting with A-D: Appetizers
• Last names starting with E-N: Main Courses
• Last names starting with O-S: Desserts
• Last names starting with T-Z: Drinks

The Annual Fund Kick-off Cabaret, April 23, 2013

The 2013 Annual Fund Kick-off Cabaret!

April 23, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Historic Twin Maples
Summit, NJ

Congratulations to all of our terrific performers on the first Annual Fund Kick-Off Cabaret!

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Journey's End in Lovers Meeting: Vocal Recital, April 20, 2013

Journey’s End in Lovers Meeting: Vocal Recital of Shannon E. Hunt, soprano & Craig Sanphy, tenor

April 20, 7:30 p.m.

All Saints’ Church
16 All Saints’ Road, Princeton, NJ
Admission: FREE

Two of the 2012 Minuetto Music Festival Rising Stars presented a stellar evening recital of vocal music.  Congratulations to Soprano Shannon E. Hunt and Continuo Arts Artist-in-Residence Tenor Craig Sanphy for a terrific concert in Princeton's beautiful All Saints' Church.

Seniors Sing! at Summit Rotary, March 25, 2013

Seniors Sing! delighted the Summit Rotary Club with their "Encore" Medley. The performance took place at 1:00 at the Grand Summit Hotel and featured soloists Anthony Giordano, Patricia Foca, Jay Leatherbee, and Bill Pelley.

Congratulations!

Union County Performing Arts Center

Union County Performing Arts Center 2013

The Continuo Arts Singers & Chanticleers Join the New Jersey Youth Symphony on January 20th to perform on the fourth movement of Holst's "The Planets".  For Concert information Click Here 

2012 Annual Gala Rescheduled!

Due to Hurricane Sandy The 4th Annual "Making Musical Dreams Come True" Gala is rescheduled to
February 1, 2013 and features
The Manhattan Dolls!
Join the Journey & Change a Life....   Click Here

Due to Hurricane Sandy our gala will be rescheduled.  All ticket holders will be contacted with the new date. Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 p.m.
St. Theresa's Memorial Hall, Summit NJ

An Elegant Evening With
Performances by The Singers & The Continuos
Silent & Live Auctions
Cocktails, Hors d'oeurves & Dinner by 'What A Dish'
The 'Continuo' Awards
Dancing

2012 - The Year At Continuo Arts!

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Christmas Time in the City 2012

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Festival International Di Arte Per Giovani Musicisti  2012

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The Continuo Arts Foundation, in collaboration with The Fondazione Pro Musica E Arte Sacra and Peter’s Way Tours, is pleased to present the Festival International Di Arte Per Giovani Musicisti. 

The annual Festival Di Musica E Arte Sacra is a series regarded internationally as one of the world’s most prestigious festivals.  Recognizing the importance of investing in the future of music and musicians around the world, we have the honor and privilege of presenting the annual Festival International Di Arte Per Giovani Musicisti.  Featuring outstanding choral ensembles, instrumental artists and conductors from around the world, appearance on the Giovani Musicisti Festival is an artistic honor and milestone. 

Performance invitation is by audition only.  Interested directors and musicians may send inquiries for future festivals to info@continuoarts.com 

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 Artists:

Continuo Arts Foundation Choruses, St. Patricks Choir, Miami Beach & The Waratah Girls Choir, Australia
Conductors: 
Lindy Connett, Candace Wicke
Organ:
Mark Spencer
Soloists: Kelsey Evenson, Carlie McCumber, Julia Craig, Katie Hammond,Jessica Blunt, Kathryn MacPherson, Emily Swain, Elizabeth Adamczyk, Emma DiMaio

Date: November 23 - December 1st
Location: Rome, Assisi & Prague
Festival Performance Schedule:  
November 25: Celebrate Mass with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
November 26: St. Peters Basilica
November 27: Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
November 28:  Basilica St. Ignatius de Loyola
November 30:  Prague, St. Salvator Church

Festival Partners:
Fondazione Pro Musica E Arte Sacra
Peter's Way Tours

Summer Musical Theater Conservatory - July 20, 2012 

The Summer Musical Theater Conservatory Presents:
Voices Rising Showcase
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 

Date: July 20, 2012
Location: Temple Emanu-el 
756 East Broad Street, Westfield NJ
Performance Times: 4:00 / 8:00
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Performance: Festival Finale Concert

Date: June 30
Location: Central Presbyterian Church, Summit NJ
Performance Time: 7:30 p.m.

Festival Finale Concert with Minuetto Symphonic Chorus, Orchestra,Conductors Beverly Coulter, Candace Wicke with Adrian Gomes and Young Artist Winners as featured soloists.

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Selections from Les Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann)……………..........…….Jacques Offenbach

Barcarolle Duet & Chorus (belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour) ……………….…. Sharon Byrne, mezzo soprano & Jenne Carey, soprano 

Les oiseaux dans la charmille ………...…………….............................…………….………Shannon Hunt, sopran

Sextet & Chorus(Helas! Mon coeur s’égare encore!) ……………………………………. …..Hope Osborn, soprano, Sharon Byrne, mezzo soprano, Stanley Wilson, tenor, Sean Guerrier, baritone, Craig Sanphy, tenor 

Beverly Coulter, Conductor

 Bernstein's Chichester Psalms 

Minuetto Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra with Andrian Gomes, soloist, Jami Leonard, soprano, Erica Papillion-Posey, mezzo soprano, Tom Colao, tenor, Sean Guerrier, baritone  

Candace Wicke, Conductor

 Selections from  La Traviata………………………..................................……………….......…………..Giuseppe Verdi

 Un di felice ……………………..……..…...................................…… Craig Sanphy, tenor & Judy Marchman, soprano

 Sempre libera……………………………………........................................…………….………..……….Judy Marchman

 De miei bollenti spiriti……………………………......................................……….………….………Craig Sanphy, tenor

 Brindisi with Chorus (Libiamo n’e lieti calici) …………………………...………..Hope Osborn, soprano & Stanley Wilson, tenor

 Beverly Coulter & Candace Wicke, Conductors        

Performance: Judy Kang CD Release Concert   

Date: June 28
Location: Central Presbyterian Church, Summit NJ
Performance Time: 7:30 p.m.

International Superstar Violinist Judy Kang's CD Release Concert

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Performance: The Milton Cross Young Artist Series   

Date: June 26
Location: Central Presbyterian Church, Summit NJ
Performance Time: 7:30 p.m.

Milton Cross & Rising Artist Young Artist Winners present a delightful evening of music to agents, managers, directors and concert goers.

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             Shannon Hunt                                Sharon Byrne                                   Judy Marchman

Minuetto Festival Young Artist - Hope Osborn
Minuetto Festival Young Artist - Erica Papillion-Posey
Minuetto Festival Young Artist - Craig Sanphy
Minuetto Festival Young Artist - Stanley Wilson
Minuetto Festival Young Artist - Jenne Carey
Minuetto Festival Young Artist - Sara Noble

Parlor Recital Series   

Performance: Parlor Recital Series Featuring: Katie Hammond, Julia Craig & Courtney Evenson

Date: May 22
Location: Historic Twin Maples Estate
Call Time/ Performance Time: 6:30

Artists:
Katie Hammond, Julia Craig & Courtney Evenson
Repertoire:
Varia 

The Annual Sounds of Music Concert Series

Date: May 19, 2012
Location: St. James the Apostle Church, Springfield NJ
Call Time/ Performance Time: 6:00 / 7:30

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Artists:
Continuo Arts Intergenerational Choirs & Chamber Orchestra, Soloists & more!
The Choirs from St. James the Apostle Church
Conductors: 
Candace Wicke Janet Natale,Nicolas Dosman, Tom Colao, Stephanie Harris
Repertoire:
A special 'sneak preview' of Stephen Edwards new "Missa Brevis"
Pachebel
Berstein
Rutter,
Raminsh 

Seniors Sing! - May 11th  

Performance: Senior Symposium

Date: May 11th
Location: Summit Community Center
Call Time/ Performance Time: TBA

Artists:
Seniors Sing!
Conductors: 
Candace Wicke,Stephanie Harris
Repertoire:
Hello, Hello * Irving Berlins America 

Seniors Sing! - May 8  

Performance: Berkely Heights Seniors

Date: May 8
Location: Mt. Carmel Guild Hall, Berkley Heights
Call Time/ Performance Time: 10: 30 / 11:00

Artists:
Seniors Sing!
Conductors: 
Candace Wicke,Stephanie Harris
Repertoire:
Hello, Hello * Irving Berlins America 

The Music Center at Strathmore, Washington DC - April 25, 2012

Performance: Selected Singers perform the Turkish Oratorio Yunus Emre

Date: April 25
Location: The Music Center at Strathmore, Washington DC
Call Time/ Performance Time/Rehearsal Schedule: TBA / 8:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, April 24 - Bus 1 to DC Summit NJ departure 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 25 - Morning, Bus 2 Summit Departure approx. 8:00 a.m. / Bus from Hotel to Strathmore departure 3:15 p.m. Soundcheck at Strathmore/Performance in Washington DC / Bus returns after performance
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• Thursday, April 27 - Bus returns-a.m.

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Artists:
Selected singers from Continuo Arts and International Soloists
Orchestra:
TURKSOY Symphony Orchestra 
Conductors: 

Repertoire:
Turkish oratorio Yunus Emre by A. Adnan Sayun

Continuo Arts at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall - April 23, 2012

Performance: Selected Singers perform the Turkish Oratorio Yunus Emre

Date: April 23
Location: Avery Fisher Hall-Lincoln Center, NYC
Call Time/ Performance Time/Rehearsal Schedule: See below

• Sunday, March 25 - Afternoon rehearsal in NYC / 2:00pm-6:00pm   Church For All Nations, 57th Street, between 9th & 10th Ave,  Choir and Piano
• Saturday, April 21 - Chorus/piano rehearsal in NYC / 9:00am-5:00pm  Church For All Nations,  57th Street, between 9th & 10th Ave, Choir and Piano
• Sunday, April 22 - Chorus/orchestra rehearsal in NYC / 1:00pm-5:00pm  Park Central  Ballroom, 870 Seventh Avenue and 56th Street, Choir and Orchestra
• Monday, April 23 - Afternoon dress rehearsal at Avery Fisher Hall with performance that night / Artists Entrance: 132 W 65th Street and Columbus Ave,  Show 7:00pm 
• Wednesday, April 25 - Performance in Washington DC / Show 7:30 pm

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Artists:
Selected singers from Continuo Arts and International Soloists
Orchestra:
TURKSOY Symphony Orchestra 
Conductor: 

Repertoire:
Turkish oratorio Yunus Emre by A. Adnan Sayun

Annual Fund Soiree - March 20  

Performance: The Spencer Brothers

Date: March 20
Location: Historic Twin Maples Estate, Summit
Call Time/ Performance Time: 7:30 p.m.

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Artists:
The Spencer Brothers
To Benefit: 
The Continuo Arts Foundation Scholarship & Program Funds

Performance: First Fridays - New Providence

Date: March 2
Location: New Providence Presbyterian Church
Call Time/ Performance Time: 11: 45 / 12:00-Lunch Provided / 12:30-Performance

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Artists:
Seniors Sing!
Conductors: 
Candace Wicke,Stephanie Harris
Repertoire:
Hello, Hello * Irving Berlins America * We Are One in Music

Capitale - New York City, Feb.11 

Selected Singers perform at NYC's beautiful Capitale

Date: February 11, 2011
Location: Capitale, New York City

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Artists:
Selected Singers, Judy Kang, Tom Colao, Candace Wicke
Soloists: 
Katie Evenson, Rebecca White, Adrian Gomes
Conductor: 
Candace Wicke
Repertoire: 
"We Are One in Music", "Meditation", "Psalm 23" from Chichester Psalms, "The Prayer" & "Joyful Joyful" from Beethovan's Ninth Symphony 

Take the 2011 journey with The Continuo Arts Foundation! New Programs, Artist's Debuts, Concert Series', International Festivals, Community Service, Summer Musical Theater Conservatory, the Annual Gala & More!

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Christmas Time in the City, December 11, 2011

Congratulations to Continuo Arts Choruses, Chamber Ensemble, Dr. Raymond Roberts, Guest Artists, Conducting Fellows and Special Guests!  Thank you for the gift of music to celebrate the season!

Videos:
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Click Here to View Baby Its Cold Outside Video
Click Here to View Hosanna Deo Video
Click Here to View Nativity Carol Video
Click Here to View Be Boppin Santa Claus Video
Click Here to View Do You Love Me Video
Click Here to View Sleigh Bells Video 
Click Here to View Charlie Brown Christmas Video 
Click Here to View Seniors Sing Frosty Hand Jive Video 
Click Here to View Silver Bells Video 
Click Here to View Oh Holy Night Video 

Conductors:
Tom Colao, Nicolas Dosman, Stephanie Harris, Candace Wicke
Artists:
Continuo Arts Choral Ensembles: Children's Chorus, Singers, Continuos, Civic Chorale & Seniors Sing! & Alumni Chorus
Continuo Arts Chamber Orchestra
Soloists:
Sara Noble, Jocelyn McGillian, Tom Colao, Nicolas Dosman
Accompanist:
John Conte
Guest Artists:
Rosemary Seimens,Terance Reddick, Raymond Roberts

Ushering in the season with the third annual "Christmas Time in the City" Holiday Concert. Spectacular sights and sounds abound with special guests, audience sing-a-longs and suprises around every corner! This concert is presented free of charge by The Continuo Arts Foundation in collaboration with the Presbyterian Church of Westfield and our sponsors as a gift to our communities.

Sponsors:
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
H.E.A.R.T. Grant
Manley-Winser Foundation 
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Home for the Holidays House Tour

The first Home for the Holidays House Tour in Westfield was met with great success, attendance and reviews!  Happy tour goers were greeted with music, enjoyed touring four beautiful Westfield properties and received gift envelopes with discounts from:

Jefferies Restaurant
The Publick House
Feast Catering
Shopping Blitz
Freud's Last Session
Salon Visage 

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Sponsors:
Coldwell Banker - Westfield West, Westfield East, Maplewood

Singers & Continuos Spread Holiday Cheer!

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Seniors Sing! Bring Holiday Cheer to Overlook Medical Center

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Sponsors:
Overlook Medical Center
Summit Area Public Foundation
H.E.A.R.T Grant
Manley-Winsor Foundation 

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Lord & Taylor Do Good Charity Event

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Sounds of Music Concert Series

Conductor:
Candace Wicke

Accompanist:
John Conte 

Soloists & Guest Artists:
Samantha Donohue
Mimi Lanseur
Brett Algaier

Gallery:
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Video:
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Giovani Musicisti Inaugural Concert 2011

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Continuo Arts Children's Chorus on the Andre Rieu Tour

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Continuo Arts Presents The Lee Kjelson Memorial "Sounds of Music" Concert Series

Continuo Arts Presents "Christmas Time in the City"

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Inaugural Concert 2008:  "Requiem For My Mother"  Festival Pro Musica E Arte Sacra

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