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Join Princeton Pro Musica and explore the best that choral music has to offer.
Our performances are a rare chance to hear 100 voices—joined by
full orchestra and top-notch vocal soloists—bringing to life choral music from across the centuries.
On Friday, April 4th, come enjoy a night of dinner, dessert, exciting prizes, and lots of great music as Princeton Pro Musica presents IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO, a cabaret fundraiser. Duets, trios, and small ensembles of PPM singers will perform music from Broadway and beyond with the inimitable Phil Orr on the piano. Join us!
On Sunday, March 30 at 4 p.m. in the Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ, Princeton Pro Musica is excited to revive one of the most thrilling collaborations we’ve ever produced: Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana!
In the December 11, 2024 edition of Town Topics, columnist Jean Stratton speaks with marketing manager Kenny Litvack about the past, present, and future of Princeton Pro Musica.
We are thrilled to announce a new season of outstanding choral works ranging from Haydn's ebullient The Creation to a new and compelling work by James McCarthy called Codebreaker: the Alan Turing Story. Click through for info and tickets!
Are you looking for a place to sing? Do you enjoy making choral music at a high level of quality? We'd love to hear you!
PPM typically holds auditions for both volunteer and professional choristers of all voice parts in the spring and summer months, but we will sometimes hear new singers during the season if openings become available. Fill out our application form and we'll be in touch with more information!
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Princeton Pro Musica Presents “Carmina Burana”![]()
On Sunday, March 30 at 4 p.m., Princeton Pro Musica and Roxey Ballet will join creative forces to perform Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana in the Kendall Main Stage Theater at the College of New Jersey in Ewing, under the direction of Princeton Pro Musica Artistic Director Ryan J. Brandau.![]()
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Carmina Burana is a set of poems and songs written by Bavarian monks in the 13th century, uncovered in the early 19th century, and set for large mixed chorus, treble chorus, and orchestra by Carl Orff in 1936. While written nearly 800 years ago, the poems are relevant.![]()
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Themes of time, fortune, springtime, passion, debauchery, and satirical critiques of those in power are in the text, eschewing religious piety, and embracing instead basic and primal human experiences.![]()
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After Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, few choral-orchestral works have made their way into popular culture more pervasively than Carmina Burana. A 2007 Gatorade commercial, the films Excalibur and Cheaper by the Dozen, Domino’s Pizza, and the show The X Factor are among the entities that have made use of the score.![]()
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Princeton Pro Musica exists to perform choral masterworks and other works of the choral literature. With a chorus of 100-plus voices, including primarily non-professionals and also selected professional singers, the chorus gives four performances a year. It also features orchestras with experienced professional musicians, drawn from New York City, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. The Met Opera Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and New Jersey Symphony are among those that have collaborated.![]()
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Based in Frenchtown, NJ., Roxey Ballet was incorporated in 1995 as a New Jersey nonprofit organization. Headed by Mark Roxey, the company has a mission to deliver artistic and cultural excellence through professional dance performances, residencies, educational programs, workshops, and master classes. Roxey Ballet takes pride in being a multicultural, all-inclusive organization that fosters a creative environment of growth for all.![]()
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Tickets range from $12 to $80.50. Visit princetonpromusica.org.
“This collaboration promises a ‘Carmina Burana’ that is both visually stunning and emotionally powerful…”![]()
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You said it, New Jersey Stage!![]()
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Roxey Ballet Company and Princeton Pro Musica present "Carmina Burana"
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(EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet Company is thrilled to announce the return of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana this spring, marking its first staging since 2019. This electrifying one-act ballet—overflowing w...
⭐THIS THURSDAY!⭐![]()
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Eric Plutz's stunning concert from February 21, LIFT EVERY VOICE, will be broadcastWWFM - The Classical Networktwork this Thursday, February 27, at 4 p.m. Eastern.![]()
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With music from eight Black composers--five of whom are women--this was a warmly-recieved, and beautifully-played concert that you won't want to miss!![]()
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In the Princeton area, tune to 89.1 FM, or livestream from anywhere at wwfm.org. As is always the case with Eric's insightful and evocative playing, we know you'll enjoy!
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In case you missed it last week, we're excited to share this what's-Carmina-Burana-all-about blog post, and to invite you to our third thrilling collaborationRoxey Ballet Companyet Company. Put March 30 on your calendar, and jThe College of New JerseyNew Jersey for the choir/ballet event of the season!![]()
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Up next: CARMINA BURANA! - Princeton Pro Musica
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On Sunday, March 30 at 4 p.m. in the Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ, Princeton Pro Musica is excited to revive one of the most thrilling collaborations we’ve...
We are SO EXCITED to bring "Carmina Burana" back to the stage on March 30 with the incredible dancers of Roxey Ballet Company!![]()
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If you're new to "Carmina," check out our new blog post for a bit of an explanation, and be sure to get your tickets today-- they're already going fast!![]()
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Tickets ➡️ tinyurl.com/ppmtix
Up next: CARMINA BURANA! - Princeton Pro Musica
www.princetonpromusica.org
On Sunday, March 30 at 4 p.m. in the Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ, Princeton Pro Musica is excited to revive one of the most thrilling collaborations we’ve...
On Christmas morning, we woke up to a lovely review of our sold-out December 15 concert, A Feast of Carols!![]()
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Truth be told, we're still reveling in the special magic of that day, and hope you are too.![]()
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As we often say, nothing we do--especially producing sold-out performances in beautiful venues--is possible without your generous support, so as a reminder, there is still ONE DAY LEFT to have your gift to Princeton Pro Musica matched. We hope you'll end 2024 by helping ensure that 2025 is full of even more live music!![]()
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Princeton Pro Musica Rings in Holidays with “A Feast of Carols” | Town Topics
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Princeton Pro Musica pulled out all the stops recently for a performance of international music for the season, much of which was arranged by the ensemble’s Artistic Director Ryan J. Brandau. The co...
⭐TOMORROW AND SUNDAY!⭐![]()
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If you're looking to stay in the holiday music groove, PPM and WWFM - The Classical Network have you covered!![]()
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Tomorrow, 12/19, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern, hear a re-broadcast of YULETIDE FEAST FOR ORGAN & BRASS, featuring PPM keyboard artist Eric Plutz and Timberdale Brass. The concert was recorded live on Dec. 8 at the Princeton University Chapel, and is one holiday favorite after another. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face!![]()
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On Sunday, 12/22, at 2 p.m. Eastern, artistic director Ryan Brandau will host SOUNDS CHORAL. Tune in as he leads you through an exploration of his favorite seasonal works, and enjoy informative and insightful commentary along the way. A cozy hour well-spent.![]()
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In the Princeton area, tune to 89.1 FM, or livestream from anywhere at wwfm.org. We hope you enjoy!
Programs made possible in part by funds from Church & Dwight Employee Giving Fund, The New Jersey State Council on the Arts – Department of State – a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and The New Jersey Cultural Trust.
