Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus Special Spring Concerts in Ridgewood
March 25,2015
Ridgewood Nj, The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus will present its annual spring concerts on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:30 pm, and on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street, in downtown Ridgewood, NJ.
This year’s concerts are entitled “Celebrating Americana in Song.” The concerts feature a diverse selection songs to delight every age and interest. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s end, the Chorus will offer America the Beautiful, Johnny Comes Marching Home, Camptown Races, Workin’ for the Dawn, and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Orpheus will celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday as well with Come Fly With Me and New York, New York. The concerts will feature a special celebration John Palatucci’s 25th anniversary as musical director of the Chorus with music written specially for this event, Hymn of Triumph. Rounding out the program, the Orpheus Doo Woppers will perform their rendition of Come Go With Me, and so much more.
Tickets for the concert are $15 in advance and $25 at the door. Advance purchase may be made online at the Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus website www.ridgewoodorpheusclub.org and at any of the following local businesses: Daily Treat Restaurant, Wine Seller and Town and Country Apothecary in Ridgewood; Lewis Drug in Westwood; Perry’s Florist and Rock Ridge Pharmacy in Glen Rock; Wine and Spirit World in Ho-Ho-Kus; and Benny’s Luncheonette in Fair Lawn.
Seniors and students under 17 years of age may purchase tickets at the door for $18.The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus has been a keystone of the cultural life of the tri-state region for 110 years. Founded in 1905, it is the oldest cultural institution in all of Bergen County. Now over 50 voices strong, it is directed by John Palatucci and accompanied by pianist Ron Levy.
