Glen Ridge Community Concerts

Join us for an enchanting afternoon as the Cavatini String Quartet performs at the Glen Ridge Community Concerts on Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the beautiful Blue Room of Glen Ridge Congregational Church.

The program is a rich tapestry of string quartet masterpieces, featuring
• Mozart’s radiant String Quartet No. 21,
• Schubert’s passionate Quartettsatz,
• Webern’s introspective Langsamer Satz, and
• Beethoven’s expressive String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major.

The quartet is led by four extraordinary musicians: Béla Horváth, a Hungarian violinist whose performances have graced Carnegie Hall; Dr. Ye-jin Han, a violinist praised for her expressive tone; Colin Brookes, a viola master whose performances have spanned the globe; and Jacqueline Choi, a dynamic cellist who has soloed with the Boston Symphony and performed at venues like Alice Tully Hall. Don’t miss this afternoon of passion, precision, and unforgettable music.

Our next Community Concert on Sunday, March 8. Hope to see you there!

YES! Welcome Christmas is ON for this afternoon at 3pm. See you there!

Join us tomorrow (Sunday) at 3pm. Glorious music of the season!

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WOW! I was here for the Sebek Tenors dress rehearsal this evening. I was blown away by their sound and the fantastic talent those three gentlemen possess. This is a rare opportunity to see these guys (Father and two sons) perform together - not to be missed! This Sunday, 3/23/25, at 3 pm in the sanctuary. I can't wait! ~ Tom Mustachio

Get into the holiday spirit and share the season's magic by joining this community tradition. You'll be treated to a wide variety of holiday music in a beautiful candlelit setting. Favorite carols for all to sing! The sanctuary is handicap accessible.

THRILL TO A SILENT MOVIE FESTIVAL OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN AND BUSTER KEATON SHORTS, ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE ORGAN MUSIC IN GLEN RIDGE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 5 PM

As part of the Glen Ridge Community Concerts, delight to a Silent Film Festival on Sunday, November 16 at 5 pm with live organ accompaniment by Minister of Music Thomas Mustachio at the Glen Ridge Congregational Church, UCC. Perfect for film lovers of all ages, Mustachio will improvise on the newly-renovated and expanded church organ as two classic silents play. The program consists of Charlie Chaplin's movie, "A Dog's Life," (1918( written, directed and starring Chaplin, along with co-star Scraps the Dog, who helps him elude the bad guys and get the girl of his dreams, a dance hall beauty played by Edna Purviance. This 33-minute short film is filled with his trademark whimsy and riotous slapstick, and is the only film in which Chaplin's brother Sydney also appeared, in a small role. The second film, "Sherlock Jr." (1924) is a 45-minute caper directed and starring Buster Keaton which includes amazing early special effects, his own breathtaking stunt work, and a dream sequence that went on to inspire future filmmakers for decades. Both movies have been acclaimed by film historians, but it's a rare opportunity for you to see and hear them live in concert!

Tickets are $10 for children and students, $20 for seniors, and $25 for adults and are available at www.GlenRidgeConcerts.org. Glen Ridge Congregational Church, UCC is located at 195 Ridgewood Avenue in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.

Announcing our 2024-25 Season. Join us for great music in your own backyard.

We are delighted to present a concert of music by the grandfathers of modern musical theatre, Gilbert & Sullivan. The program will feature well-known favorites from H.M.S. Pinafore, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, as well as lesser-known gems. The Glen Ridge Choral Society, Soloists, Children's Choir, and Handbell Choir are performing in the air-conditioned sanctuary of Glen Ridge Congregational Church on Sun, May 19 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door or may be purchased in advance at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/83525.

🎶We are thrilled to welcome Wanamaker Grand Court Organist (Macy's, Philadelphia) - Peter Richard Conte - to the Glen Ridge Congregational Church on Sun, Mar 24. Starting at 4:30pm ET, he will present a rededication recital of the refurbished pipe organ. There is no charge for admission. A free-will offering will be received.

We hope you will join us after the recital for a celebratory reception.

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