MS. NORMA DAVIS – DIRECTOR

The Abbey Orchestra numbers some seventy players including both Delbarton students and community musicians. The group performs works from all corners of the traditional repertoire at four concerts each year.

Recent repertoire has included: Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony, and Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony. This orchestra sets itself apart from many by the ambitious repertoire they perform, and the hardworking, talented, and sensitive musicians involved in the program.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium

MR. DAVID BLAZIER – DIRECTOR

The premier vocal ensemble at Delbarton School, Schola Cantorum pursues an active concert schedule throughout the school year performing alone and with choirs from other schools. This men’s choir also provides music for the school liturgies throughout the year. In recent years, Schola Cantorum has toured and performed in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Italy. Open to Delbarton students in all grades and no prior singing experience is necessary, as the Latin name of the ensemble implies it is the "school of singing".

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM, and Thursdays 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center - Room F171

Mr. Nathan Eklund - Director

The Delbarton Brass Ensemble consists of trumpet players, trombonists, tuba players and all other brass instrumentalists. The group performs a repertoire that ranges from the ancient to the modern and gives concerts throughout the year. Open to Delbarton students in all grades.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:45 PM in the Fine Arts Center - Instrumental Rehearsal Room

MR. John DiEgidio – DIRECTOR

Delbarton’s “Concert Band.” The Wind Ensemble performs music of all types from transcriptions of works by Bach to Broadway medleys to Sousa marches to Percy Grainger songs. The group presents four concerts throughout the year. Open to Students in all grades. This ensemble is open to participants from other schools. Students with limited or no experience on their instruments who wish to join should speak with Mr. DiEdgidio and Mr. Blazier regarding placement in the ensemble.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center - Instrumental Rehearsal Room

Mr. Blazier - Moderator

This small a cappella ensemble is a chance for students to direct a vocal ensemble very much in the collegiate a cappella tradition. The ensemble performs arrangements of popular music, barbershop…..etc

Rehearsal Schedule:

Tuesdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM, and Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center - Room F17

Mr. John Di Egidio– Director

The Delbarton Woodwind Ensemble is well respected for the precision and dynamism of its playing. This ensemble plays music from the classical period to modern compositions and popular music. This smaller ensemble gives student musicians a chamber music experience and more individualized instruction. The Woodwind Ensemble gives concerts throughout the year. Open to students in all grades.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Schedule: Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:15 PM in the Fine Arts Center room 171

Mr. Nathan Eklund – Director

The Delbarton Jazz Ensemble is a traditional Big Band of approximately 16 pieces. The group performs the works of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thad Jones and other great composers of jazz. Open to Delbarton students in all grades by audition.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center - Instrumental Rehearsal Room

Ms. Celine Fitzpatrick – Director

The Delbarton Percussion Ensemble numbers approximately 15 musicians who perform on a wide variety of percussion instruments. In addition to students who identify themselves as “percussionists”, the ensemble includes musicians who have experience with other instruments and have transferred their knowledge to include percussion instruments. The group performs several times throughout the year. Open to Delbarton students in all grades.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Mondays 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center - Instrumental Rehearsal Room

Mr. David Blazier – Director

Each year we bring together an incredible pit band to play the musical score for the Winter Musical Production. This is a unique experience to play challenging music in a short time frame. Student musicians are supplemented with professionals from the area who have experience playing countless shows and some have played shows on Broadway. Instrumental parts are distributed in the beginning of December and rehearsals occur in January. If you are interested in being a part of this approach Mr. Blazier as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

MS. SAMANTHA TOMBLIN – DIRECTOr

The Young Abbey Orchestra caters to younger string players who seek to expand their musical experiences. Ms. Tomblin challenges these players to grow in technique and musicality while studying great music literature. The group gives four concerts each year. Open to students in all grades as well as outside community members.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Thursdays 7 - 8 PM in the Fine Arts Center - Instrumental Rehearsal Room

Mr. Dan Pieraccini – Director

The Rock Band Club is open to all instrumentalists and vocalists who are interested in learning more about playing and performing this style of music. This club usually meets once a week after school to rehearse and has performed in the past at theater productions and coffeehouse gigs. Open to Delbarton students in all grades.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Rehearsal is every Thursday afternoon from 2:35pm to 3:45pm in the Instrumental Rehearsal Room.

“Arma Lucis” is our Liturgical Music Ensemble focusing on healthy singing and the best of sacred choral music. This ensemble will study chant, canons, early music, a cappella and accompanied pieces while preparing for concerts, school masses, and occasional Sunday Liturgy at St. Mary’s Abbey.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Thursdays 7:00 – 7:30 PM in FAC 171