Orpheus Enters the Virtual Universe
Veterans Day 2020 marks a historic day in the history of the Orpheus Club Men's Chorus, as we unveil our very first virtual chorus performance, "America, the Beautiful," with words by Katherine Lee Bates and music by New Jersey's own Samuel Ward. In this video, we sing an arrangement by Ladislas Helfenbein that has been the opening selection at every OCMC spring concert for some two decades.
We hope you enjoy this video, edited by Zigi Putnins, and find it appropriate for this particular celebration of our veterans as well as the end of World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Orpheus Club Men's Chorus is the pre-eminent men's chorus in New Jersey. Founded in Ridgewood in 1909, it is the oldest cultural institution in Bergen County. Fifty singers strong, we continue the Orpheus tradition of delighting audiences with eclectic repertoires ranging from Bach and Beethoven to the Beach Boys and Bruno Mars.
We are a diverse and congenial group of men who share a passion to make beautiful choral music, in a wide range of genres. Our musical director, John J. Palatucci, and our pianist, Ron Levy, challenge and inspire us, upholding the tradition that we men of Orpheus enjoy our music and each other.
We have two main concert series, Spring Concerts in April, and Holiday Concerts in December. Come to our concerts and savor the magic.
We are a diverse and congenial group of men who share a passion to make beautiful choral music, in a wide range of genres. Our musical director, John J. Palatucci, and our pianist, Ron Levy, challenge and inspire us, upholding the tradition that we men of Orpheus enjoy our music and each other.
We have two main concert series, Spring Concerts in April, and Holiday Concerts in December. Come to our concerts and savor the magic.
"This program is made possible in part by a grant administered by the Bergen County Division of
Cultural & Historic Affairs from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts."
Cultural & Historic Affairs from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts."