Jeffrey Grogan
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Recently applauded for performances “high in energy, with close attention to ebb and flow,” American conductor Jeffrey Grogan is hailed as a musical leader who “knows what kind of sound he wants from an orchestra,” “rich and vibrant.” Grogan begins his fifth successful season as the Education and Community Engagement Conductor for the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. In addition to leading the NJSO in a variety of concerts each season, he is a frequent host of the Classical Conversations series.
His humanistic leadership style, coupled with a strong command of skills as a musical communicator, has earned him an impressive reputation with audiences and music programs throughout the country. A conductor who is known for his “shrewd programming, skillful rehearsing, and an energized performance,” Grogan was recently chosen to participate in the prestigious 2009 Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview sponsored by the League of American Orchestras. His abilities were recently showcased with the Nashville Symphony in front of an audience comprised of music director search committees, artistic administrators, and artist managers from across the United States.
Considering his work with young musicians as one of the cornerstones of his career, Grogan continues this commitment as music director of the Greater Newark Youth Orchestra, the InterSchool Orchestras of New York and the Indiana University Summer Music Clinic Orchestra. In addition, he spends a large portion of each season working with school music programs, festivals, and conducting All-State Orchestras throughout the country. Grogan has also recently served as cover and preparation conductor for the Manhattan School of Music.
Prior to his appointment with the NJSO, Grogan was Director of Orchestras and Associate Professor at the Ithaca College School of Music (New York). In addition to leading Ithaca’s graduate orchestral conducting program, he took the orchestra to its Lincoln Center-Avery Fisher Hall debut and led the ensemble in its most recent concert programs in the United Kingdom.
Grogan was previously on faculty at the University of Michigan and at Baylor University. He taught public school in the Desoto (Texas) Independent School District. Grogan is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and the University of Michigan.
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Adelphi Chamber Orchestra
The mission of the Adelphi Chamber Orchestra is to serve the musical and educational needs of the citizens of New Jersey, with special emphasis given to families with young children, inner-city youth, seniors and those with limited financial means. To further this end, all concerts are offered free of admission charges, and children are welcome and encouraged to attend all performances. We inspire and transform our community through music to perform diverse repertoire of music at a high level to advance the orchestral arts through education, commissions, and community partnerships. Within the orchestra, we create a challenging and enjoyable environment where artistic excellence can flourish.
In keeping with the goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Adelphi Chamber Orchesrea is committed to ensuring its programs and services are accessible to people of all abilities.
Music for Everyone
The Adelphi Chamber Orchestra is the oldest chamber orchestra in Bergen County and Northern New Jersey has lived up to its statement of purpose, i.e., "to foster good music." From its first concert performed for the public on May 23, 1953, the Orchestra has met its goal offering three or more stimulating musical programs each year while maintaining high standards of musicianship and directing by many outstanding permanent or guest conductors. Encouragement over the years has been given to numerous talented young musicians in the form of scholarships and for the opportunity to play or solo with the Orchestra. Contributions and grants have defrayed operational costs making concert admissions free to the public. 1952 a few local, talented string players and pianists banded together to play duets, trios and quartets for enjoyment. They met at Roy and Ella Schmidt’s music studio in Maywood, New Jersey. Within a brief span, their repertoire included performances of quintets, octets and small orchestral pieces.As the orchestra grew, it moved to the Central Unitarian Church.The Orchestra now performs in our new home at the River Dell Regional Middle School and rehearse at the Englewood Hospital Medical Center.Musicians from the Adelphi Chamber Orchestra can be heard at various libraries in Bergen County. The Adelphi Chamber Orchestra was the recipient of a Bergen County Arts Grant since 2006 and received a certificate of commendation in recognition of its constant commitment and dedication to the residents and communities in Bergen County.The mission of the Adelphi remains as it was in 1953, to foster the enjoyment and understanding of fine music.Over the decades, the Adelphi has been directed by a number of distinguished conductors. The orchestra, is unique in that it still presents free concerts. As a public service, the Adelphi has given concerts at the Actor’s Fund Home in Englewood and the Cupola in Ridgewood.
Exceptional Quality
To maintain an orchestra of high artistic quality, the Adelphi Chamber Orchestra attracts and retains the region’s best professional freelance musicians. Sinfonia musicians come from all over the region. Most have graduate degrees from major universities or conservatories, and many have prestigious private teaching studios.
The Sinfonia performs both classical and chamber music concert programs, all free of charge and open to the public. Concert sites include River Dell Regional Public Schools, Pascack Valley Pubic School District, WestSide Presbyterian Church, Public Libraries in Teaneck, Mahwah, and Warren New Jersey and Senior Centers in Riverdale New Jersey.
Every year, the Adelphi Chamber Orchestra plays up to 8 free-admission concerts and features award-winning national and international guest soloists.
Open to All
The Adelphi Chamber Orchestra is committed to reaching underserved populations, especially nontraditional concertgoers. Since it was formed in 1953, the orchestra has continually striven to eliminate barriers that have kept people from attending orchestra concerts.To remove the most obvious barrier to the arts, the cost of tickets, the Adelphi offers all concerts free of admission charges. To serve families and children who feel unwelcome at formal events, the Adelphi creates a family-friendly atmosphere at every concert, and always encourages parents to bring their children. To reach people unable to commute, the chamber ensemble travels to accessible community locations, allowing citizens to enjoy quality orchestral music in their own neighborhoods. And to reach those who suspect orchestral music is stuffy, the Adelphi programs a variety of concert formats, some classical, and some especially for young children. All concerts are characterized by an informal atmosphere, and welcoming, enthusiastic energy from the musicians and conductor.
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Brieuc Vourch
Considered as one of the most promising young french violinist, Brieuc Vourch was born in 1995 in France, where he began his violin studies with Florin Szigeti at the age of four. At the age of five, Brieuc made his recital debut and at nine his solo debut with orchestra in France. He was the first-place winner of the French National Violin Competition.
Brieuc Vourch has participated in master classes led by Régis Pasquier, Svetlin Roussev, Boris Kuschnir, Ana Chumachenko, Gérard Poulet, Lewis Kaplan and James Ehnes.
He also auditioned for the french conductor Maestro Louis Langrée.
Brieuc Vourch has played solo and chamber music performances in England, France, Germany, Itlay, Greece, Poland, Spain and the United States, at such venues as the Théatre des Champs Élysées and le Palais des Congrès in Paris, Carnegie Weill Hall, Paul Hall and Morse Hall of The Juilliard School in New-York.
At the age of twelve, Brieuc Vourch was invited as the unique violin soloist to perform at the Palais des Congrès de Paris for a 4000 people audience. The concert was filmed and broadcasted on DVD.
Brieuc Vourch played for political figures, including the Paris Mayor and the Israël State President, Shimon Peres.
Brieuc Vourch is currently a student of Lewis Kaplan at The Juilliard School of Music in the Pre-College Division.
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