APEX Ensemble // The Montclair Orchestra
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Community
Location
251 Park St, Ste 2Montclair, NJ 07043 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
APEX Ensemble develops the next generation of orchestral musicians by providing unprecedented opportunities for the top conservatory students to play alongside the leading professionals in the industry.
Description
APEX Ensemble is a unique training orchestra that offers fellowship playing opportunities to students at some of the most recognizable music schools in the world, including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes School of Music, Cali School of Music, and Mason-Gross School for the Arts. Playing alongside the student fellows are professional 'mentors’, including some of the world’s best orchestral musicians. Members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra of St Luke’s, and other NYC-area ensembles provide an unforgettable experience for both musicians and audience. Leading the orchestra is Music Director David Chan, the concertmaster for the prestigious Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.