Music Education Changes Lives
Join CHSMPA in supporting excellent music education in South Orange and Maplewood NJ.
Upcoming Events
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The Prom
Maplewood Middle School Musical
Thursday 3/13 · 7:30pm
Friday 3/14 · 7:30pm
Saturday 3/15 · 7:30pm
Sunday 3/16 · 2:00pm
Friday 3/21 · 7:30pm
Saturday 3/22 · 7:30pm
Sunday 3/23 · 2:00pmThere are still a few seats left!!
For wheelchair accessible seating and for any other questions regarding ticket sales, please email chsmusicals1@gmail.com. -
NJSMA
3/19
The Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble students will be participating in the NJSMA Region High School Concert Band Festival on Wednesday, March 19th, at Hanover Park High School.
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Beat Fest
May 30 2025
Ritzer Field, Columbia High School
Our fundraiser for the Music Tech program features our incredibly talented students performing in solo and ensemble acts.
Columbia High School Jazz Ensemble Performance
The Columbia High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Peter F. Bauer performed its annual concert on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the South Orange Performing Arts Center. The performance included a fantastic selection of jazz standards including “Land of Make Believe", "Round Midnight” and “My Funny Valentine”. A highlight of the night was a set by “The Children of Sanchez”, a student-led combo helmed by Jackson Pellegrino, who also created the arrangements.
Photos courtesy of Julia Maloof Verderosa Photography.
Columbia High School Choir Brings Music to the Community!
On Sunday, February 9th, talented students from Columbia High School’s Tenor Bass Choir and Excelsior Choir, led by Nicholas Diaz, shared the gift of music at a special private performance for senior residents at the Newstead Apartment complex in South Orange. Their heartfelt voices and harmonies created a beautiful moment of connection and joy for the community.
Click to watch the video!
SOMA Rocks 5 Sells Out!
SOMA Rocks 5 was a rousing success! We raised more than $26,000 to support music programs at CHS.
A huge shout out to The Local Heroes, who make the music happen year after year! To our Broadway performers: you brought the house down! Thank you as well to all of our sponsors, volunteers, donors, and ticket-buyers! Thank you to CHSMPA members and the greater South Orange Maplewood community for all of your continued support!
And finally.... let's give it up for the amazing CHS acapella groups -- Noteworthy and Unaccompanied Minors. They showcased the talent, pride and passion of the performing arts at CHS. They are a reminder of why we all came together on this magical night!
Contact Us
Email
chsmpa.org@gmail.com