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.

The Abbey Orchestra is open to students in all grades as well as community members.  A placement audition is held for new members.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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

MR. DAVID BLAZIER – DIRECTOR

The Men’s Chorus at Delbarton School pursues an active concert schedule throughout the school year performing alone and with choirs from other schools. In addition to seasonal concerts, Schola Cantorum performs at school liturgies, and other campus events. The Schola Cantorum is intended to provide new singers all they need to discover their voice and grow in their ability as well as challenge and inspire our advanced singers.  Repertoire for this ensemble includes sacred and secular music in a variety of styles, historical periods, and languages.

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

The Delbarton Wind Ensemble performs varied music from the Wind Band Repertoire.  Selections are meant to challenge, educate, and inspire our musicians.  This ensemble is a wonderful mix of Delbarton students, surrounding schools and musicians from the community.  The ensemble presents four concerts throughout the year and is open to all students 7th grade and beyond.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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

Mr. John DiEgidio– Director

The Delbarton Woodwind Ensemble performs various repertoire from the Woodwind Quintet, and Saxophone Quartet Repertoire. Open to flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Saxophone students.

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 12 musicians who perform on a wide variety of percussion instruments. In addition to experienced percussionists, musicians who have played other instruments, especially the piano are welcome.  This can be a great opportunity for students who have no musical experience if they are willing to take private percussion lessons.  The Ensemble performs at the Instrumental Concerts throughout the year.

Rehearsal Schedule:

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

Mr. Blazier - Moderator

This is a smaller auditioned vocal group focusing on a cappella vocal music from pop, jazz, rock, and barbershop influences. This ensemble is geared towards more experienced singers capable of reading music well and singing confidently without accompaniment.  Students in this ensemble are also encouraged to study, write, and prepare arrangements in order to teach and direct them with the ensemble.

Rehearsal Schedule:

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

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.

Mr. CHRISTOPHER HATCHER - DIRECTOr

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

Rehearsal Schedule:

Thursdays 7-7:45 PM in the Fine Arts Center - Room F171