Music

Montclair Make Music Day(s), Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22, will have more than 100 performers in about 40 venues this year.

Montclair drummer Matt Slocum has released his fifth album, "Sanctuary." Many of the tunes are inspired by the places he grew up.

In "A Second Simplicity," Ember Ensemble sang a varied selection of songs that dealt with aging, memory, and love that endures over time.

Montclair Orchestra's second season closing concert, "French Connection," was exuberant and deeply felt. Some of proceeds went to rebuild Notre Dame.

FIAF Montclair and Montclair Orchestra are both donating money to help rebuild Notre-Dame after the fire on Monday, April 15.

Montclair Orchestra and the Oratorio Society of New Jersey will both hold their spring concerts next weekend, April 27 and 28.

“Stabat Mater,” a 13th century hymn set by Karl Jenkins, is the centerpiece of the annual spring concert by OSNJ on Saturday, April 27.

Montclair singer-songwriter Stacia Thiel, who is also a licensed clinician, will perform at "Empower," a benefit for SAVE of Essex County, on April 14.

Since 1901, Montclair Music Club features mostly amateur musicians who also play at a professional level. "Meetings," or concerts, are held monthly.

Montclair Early Music, along with the American Recorder Association, is sponsoring a contest open to all recorder players who attend third grade in Essex County schools.