Current / Upcoming Events and Concerts
(Concerts/Events/Rehearsal Calendar​)

Our spring 2022 concert is tentatively set for Sunday, April 24. Stay tuned for the location and other details.
We presented our Holiday 2021 concerts, with the theme Children’s Joy, on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. The concerts were performed at First Presbyterian Church, 722 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

​​The repertoire included:
  • Fanfare for Christmas Day, words and music by Martin Shaw.
  • Bidi Bom, words and music by David Eddleman.
  • Prayer from “Hansel and Gretel,” words and music by Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921), arranged by Fred Shattuck.
  • Peace Song (with We Shall Overcome), lyrics by Christie Smith Stephens, music by Greg Gilpin.
  • ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, music by Ken Darby, arranged by Harry Simeone.
  • Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, words and music by Randy Brooks, arranged by Christopher W. Peterson.
  • Affirmation, text by Marcia Sloat, music by Richard Lane, arranged by John J. Palatucci.
  • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, words and music by Johnny Marks, arranged by Mark Hayes.
  • You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, lyrics by Dr. Seuss, music by Albert Hague, arranged by Jeff Funk.
  • Believe, words and music by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, arranged by Mark Hayes.
  • A Holiday Road of Carols, arranged by Greg Gilpin.
  • Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, words and music by Michael Praetorius, English version by Dr. Theodore Baker.
  • All Through the Night, traditional Welsh.
  • Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep, words and music by Irving Berlin.
  • Salutation (“Hail, Friends of Music”), words and music by Wm. P. Bentz.
​​Our guests were music students and alumni from Pascack Valley High School (PVHS), directed by Mrs. Argine Safari, featuring:
  • Oblivion, music by Astor Piazzolla. Audrey Koh'22, cello; Sharanya Devarakonda'22, piano.
  • Gesu Bambino, composed by Pietro A. Yon, arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Amy Santo'18, soprano; Joel Noonan'16, tenor; Argine Safari, piano.
  • Maurice Ravel's Sonatine, 3rd Movement, Animé. Alex DeBiasio'24, piano.
  • I'll Be Home for Christmas, lyrics by Kim Gannon, music by Walter Kent. Steven Gincley'22, Amorie Lewis'23, Areg Safari'20, Juan Zapateiro'24, vocals; Lucas Tytla'22, guitar, Alex DiBiasio'24, piano.
  • Feliz Navidad, lyrics and music by Jose Feliciano, arranged by Tom Gentry. ​PVHS Bro Squad current and alumni members: Nick Bender'13, Steven Gincley'22, Amorie Lewis'23, Joel Noonan'16, Areg Safari'20, Liam Sandt'19, Juan Zapateiro'24, vocals; Lucas Tytla'22, guitar.​
"This program is made possible in part by a grant administered by the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs from funds granted by ​the New Jersey State Council on the Arts."