Society of Musical Arts Orchestral Concert

The Society of Musical Arts Orchestra ends its concert season on Sunday, June 1, 2014. \"Brand New Day\" continues the orchestra\'s season-long focus of contemporary compositions and new composers. The highlight of the concert will be Robert Aldridge\'s piece for orchestra \"Brand New Day.\" Aldridge, currently Professor and Director of Music at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, will coach the orchestra in his piece, and will answer questions from the audience at the concert. Other pieces on the program will be an organ concerto by Poulenc with Eugene Lavery as soloist, and Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 43. The Society of Musical Arts (SOMA) was founded by the famous Maplewood violinist and music teacher/author, Samuel Applebaum. For over thirty years, the SOMA orchestra has brought together friends, neighbors, and musicians, both professional and amateur--all for the love of music! All are welcome! Visit www.soma.ar88.net or call 973 763 4939 for more information. This concert is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts administered through Essex County.