Arts

The fine and performing arts flourish at Delbarton outside the curriculum as well. The art department sponsors clubs in architecture and studio, faculty and student exhibits, and trips to galleries and museums. Vocal and instrumental instruction is available from two full-time and eight part-time instructors. Qualified musicians are available to teach piano, organ, guitar, strings, percussion, woodwinds, and brass instruments.

Performing groups include the Brass Ensemble, the Schola Cantorum (singing group), the Jazz Ensemble, the Wind Ensemble, and the Abbey Orchestra, whose membership is drawn not only from boys in the School but also from musicians in the surrounding community. Recitals and performances are held throughout the year.

Delbarton’s Abbey Players stage four theatrical productions a year, involving boys in a wide variety of dramatic and musical experiences. Boys study the craft of acting by researching different facets of theater, including mime, dialogue, and skits.

  • Gothicappella at the Cloisters

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Delbarton's early music a cappella group Gothicappella at the Cloisters.
    Posted June 10

    Gothicappella, the Delbarton early music group under the director of Mrs. Carol Horton, enjoyed a visit to the Cloisters on a sunny Saturday in May.

  • Mr. Quirk's Ceramics 101

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Sean Quirk holds the bowl he made during his ceramics demonstration.
    Posted June 4

    On June 3 Joan Kenny's fifth grade class from Thomas Jefferson School arrived on campus for a ceramics demonstration by Delbarton faculty member Sean Quirk. Their host on campus was Fr. Beatus Lucey, who has served as a guest lecturer in Mrs Kenny's class on the subjects of art and art history. Click here to see lots of pictures taken that day.

  • Underclassmen Awards Convocation

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Governor School selectees, from left, Mark Micchelli, Allen Shih and Joseph Zavodny.
    Posted May 21

    On May 21, 2008 underclassmen received awards for academic performance, school activity involvement, music awards and campus ministry participation.

  • David Smith '08 Receives Orchestra Strings Award

     - Jessica Fiddes
    David Smith '08, recipient of the NJ High School Orchestra Strings Award.
    Posted May 20

    David Smith ‘08, Abbey Orchestra Concertmaster, had a pleasant surprise at the May 18 Abbey and Young Abbey orchestra concert in the Delbarton Fine Arts Center. Conductor Norma Davis presented David with the New Jersey High School Orchestral Strings Award which is given to the outstanding senior strings player in a high school orchestra.

  • Hidden, Yet Visible, Talents

     - Jessica Fiddes
    People 1 by Tommy Gibbons '09.
    Posted May 14

    We all know Delbarton guys are generally excellent students, talented artists, performers, musicians and athletes. But did you know that the school is filled with amazing photographers and Photoshop artists? Click on the links below to see the Walls of Fame from Mr. Dave Martin's Digital Photography and Photoshop classes.

  • Allen Shih '09 Performs in Goldblatt Winners Concert

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Allen Shih won first prize in the Goldblatt Competition and will perform at the Winners Concert in the Delbarton Fine Arts Center on Monday, May 19 at 7:30 PM.
    Posted May 12

    Pianist Allen Shih '09 will perform as a first prize winner in the in the Sophie and Norman Goldblatt Annual Music Competition Winners Concert on Monday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Delbarton Fine Arts Center auditorium.

  • Music In The Air at Delbarton

     - Jessica Fiddes
    The Abbey Orchestra and Young Abbey Orchestra will perform on May 18th in the Delbarton Fine Arts Center.
    Posted May 8

    May is a vibrant month for Music at Delbarton. The Delbarton Arts Council (DAC)Festival takes place on Wednesday, May 21 and three concerts take place in the Fine Arts Center auditorium this month...

  • On the Road with Schola

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Twelve members of Delbarton's choral group Schola Cantorum, under the direction of Mr. David Blazier, performed at the Mansion in May on Sunday, May 4th. Photo: Prudence Pigott P'11,'06
    Posted May 8

    On Sunday, May 4 visitors to the Mansion In May Designer Show House and Gardens in Far Hills were greeted by the harmonious sound of the very talented young men from Delbarton's Schola Cantorum choral group.

  • Coffee, Anyone?

     - Jessica Fiddes
    A full house for a recent Delbarton Coffeehouse. All photos courtesy of Francis Rivera '09.
    Posted May 7

    The last Coffeehouse of the year is open for business Friday, May 9 at 7:00 PM in the Kountze Room of Old Main, a.k.a. the Viennese café of Delbarton.

  • Sophomores Selected for All-State Jazz

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Rob Frech, on left, and Dave Kersen, both sophomores, have been selected for New Jersey's All State Jazz Ensemble.
    Posted May 6

    Rob Frech ’10 and Dave Kersen ’10, both of whom were selected for the Region Jazz Ensemble several months ago, have been accepted for the highly selective All-State Jazz Ensemble: Rob is the pianist for the ensemble and Dave is the lead (first) alto saxophone.

  • One Acts Festival 2008 This Weekend

     - Jessica Fiddes
    One Acts Festival 2008 casts meet on stage in the Fine Arts Center.
    Posted April 23

    Don't miss Delbarton's One Acts 2008, featuring single act productions written and directed by Delbarton students, this Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center.

  • Juniors Selected for Competitive Summer Programs

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Delbarton Junior Guidance Counselor Shelly Levine stands with Delbarton juniors from left, Brennan McCormick, Allen Shih, John Onieal and Mark Micchelli.
    Posted April 17

    Delbarton Junior Guidance Counselor Shelly Levine recently announced that four Delbarton juniors were chosen for highly selective programs drawing from a pool of the best and brightest young minds and performing talents in the state of New Jersey: the Governor’s School and the NJ Scholars Program.

  • Faculty Art Exhibit Opening

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Fr. Beatus Lucey OSB, one of the Viewpoint exhibitors.
    Posted April 17

    The Delbarton community is cordially invited to the opening reception for Viewpoints, an exhibit by Delbarton faculty members, on April 20 from 12 to 2 PM in the Fine Arts Center.

  • One Acts Festival 2008

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Delbarton's One Acts Festival 2008 takes place in the Fine Arts Center Friday and Saturday, April 25-26.
    Posted April 14

    Delbarton’s Abbey Players presents One Acts 2008, its annual One-Act festival featuring single act productions written and directed by Delbarton students.

September 2008

9/3, Wednesday

Abbey Orchestra Rehearsal

FAC Auditorium
 

Music Department Kick-off Picnic

Senior Garden, FAC Auditorium, Lobby, Rehearsal spaces
 
5:00 PM
 
9/8, Monday

Auditions for Fall Drama

FAC Theater, Lobby
 
9/9, Tuesday

Auditions for Fall Drama

FAC Theater, Lobby
 

Hang Exhibit

FAC, Walls
 
9/10, Wednesday

Abbey Orchestra Rehearsal

FAC Auditorium
 

Hang Exhibit

FAC, Walls
 
9/11, Thursday

Hang Exhibit

FAC, Walls
 
9/12, Friday

Hang Exhibit

FAC, Walls
 
9/13, Saturday

Kumar Recital

FAC
 
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 

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Arts at Delbarton

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