(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra is proud to announce the winners of its 21st Annual Young Artist Competition, held on April 26, 2025, at the National Opera Center's Scorca Recital Hall in New York City. This long-standing competition supports the next generation of classical musicians and continues the orchestra's commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement.

2025 Grand Prize Winner: Miranda Isbitts – Violin

Division Winners: Junior Division: Oliver Mar – Cello; Senior Division: Nicholas Kim – Cello; College Division: Blues Zhang – Violin

Honorable Mentions: Dylan Hamme – Violin, Sarah Spitzer – Viola, Emily Sun – Cello

Previous Winners Include: Matthew Hakkarainen, Esther Youjeong Yang, Sophia Werner, Sooah Jeon, SoHyun Ko, Hikaru Yonezaki, Randall Goosby, Bryan Cheng, Xiaoxuan Shi, Nathan Meltzer, Ari Boutris, Ming Nga Cheung, Dylan Wu, Anton Rist, Brieuc Vourch, Jennifer Choi, Lindy Tsai, Ethan Siegel, Philo Lee, and Christina Hughes.

Applications for the 2026 Young Artist Competition are now open! Click here to apply.

Upcoming Performances – 2025–2026 Season

Principal Conductor: Kyunghun Kim

Fall Concert

Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 2:00pm | Fair Lawn Community Center

Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 3:00pm | Broadway Presbyterian Church

Guest Conductor: Jason Tramm

Program:

- Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture

- Elgar: Sea Pictures, Op. 37 | Laura Zahn, mezzo-soprano

- Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 | Blues Zhang, violin

Nutcracker Ballet with Ballet Arts

Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025

River Dell Regional High School

Winter Concert

Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 2:00pm | Broadway Presbyterian Church

Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 2:00pm | Fair Lawn Community Center

Program:

- Brahms: Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11

- Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364 | Kathleen Butler-Hopkins, violin; Francesca Silos, viola

- Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 3 | Lanny Paykin, cello

Coppélia Ballet with Ballet Arts

Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026

River Dell Regional High School

Spring Concert

Sunday, May 10, 2026 – 2:00pm | Fair Lawn Community Center

Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 2:00pm | Broadway Presbyterian Church

Program:

- Elgar: Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20

- Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82 | Miranda Isbitts, violin

- Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36

The Adelphi Orchestra, now in its 72nd season, has been a cornerstone of classical music in New Jersey and the greater New York area. Celebrated for its support of young artists and community engagement, the orchestra continues to deliver exceptional performances and provide a platform for emerging talent.

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Dirty Deeds - Tribute to AC/DC

Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
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Richard Shindell

Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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Eaglemania

Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
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The Doo Wop Project

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Three American Troubadours Tribute

Saturday, May 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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EVENT PREVIEWS

Grammy-Winning Superstars Erica Campbell and Jonathan McReynolds to Headline 2026 Gospel Music Festival

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Middlesex County, as part of its FolkLIVE free community event series, will host its third annual Gospel Music Festival in New Brunswick (2 Livingston Ave) on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. This year's star-studded lineup features multi-Grammy-winning performer Erica Campbell—known both for her solo work and as part of the dynamic "Mary Mary" duo—and Billboard chart-topper Jonathan McReynolds as the headliners.

Going Acoustic at Quig's to Mark 4 Years with Featured Sets from Emily Drinker and Gina LC on June 22nd

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Four years in, Going Acoustic at Quig's is still doing what it does best: creating a welcoming space where artists feel comfortable to take risks, and audiences are lucky enough to hear it unfold. On Monday, June 22, 2026 the beloved open mic series returns to Quig's Pub for its 4th Anniversary Show, with featured performances from Emily Drinker and Gina LC, alongside the series' signature blend of emerging voices and open mic performers.

Outpost in the Burbs presents The Lone Bellow on Saturday

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Lone Bellow on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Eli Kollman will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.

2026 Cape May Exit Zero Jazz Festival to take place May 15-17

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Cape May Exit Zero Jazz Festival takes place May 15-17, 2026. Twice a year, the festival takes over the historic seaside town, transforming it into a music village that welcomes an impressive array of cultures and musical styles, including blockbuster jazz, NEA Jazz Masters, Grammy-winning legends and crowd favorites.

WBGO Presents All That Jazz at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage featuring saxophonist Eric Darius on Saturday

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- WBGO Presents All That Jazz at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage featuring saxophonist Eric Darius on Saturday, May 9, 2026. With a trademark jump and crowd-captivating energy throughout his live show, the New Jersey born artist is breaking the mold of modern jazz. He will perform shows at 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Limited tickets remain.