Glen Ridge Community Concerts

03/04/2026

Join us for an enchanting afternoon as the Cavatini String Quartet performs at the Glen Ridge Community Concerts on Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the beautiful Blue Room of Glen Ridge Congregational Church.

The program is a rich tapestry of string quartet masterpieces, featuring
• Mozart’s radiant String Quartet No. 21,
• Schubert’s passionate Quartettsatz,
• Webern’s introspective Langsamer Satz, and
• Beethoven’s expressive String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major.

The quartet is led by four extraordinary musicians: Béla Horváth, a Hungarian violinist whose performances have graced Carnegie Hall; Dr. Ye-jin Han, a violinist praised for her expressive tone; Colin Brookes, a viola master whose performances have spanned the globe; and Jacqueline Choi, a dynamic cellist who has soloed with the Boston Symphony and performed at venues like Alice Tully Hall. Don’t miss this afternoon of passion, precision, and unforgettable music.

02/21/2026

Our next Community Concert on Sunday, March 8. Hope to see you there!

12/14/2025

YES! Welcome Christmas is ON for this afternoon at 3pm. See you there!

12/13/2025

Join us tomorrow (Sunday) at 3pm. Glorious music of the season!

10/25/2025

Please join us!

03/20/2025

WOW! I was here for the Sebek Tenors dress rehearsal this evening. I was blown away by their sound and the fantastic talent those three gentlemen possess. This is a rare opportunity to see these guys (Father and two sons) perform together - not to be missed! This Sunday, 3/23/25, at 3 pm in the sanctuary. I can't wait! ~ Tom Mustachio

12/04/2024

Get into the holiday spirit and share the season's magic by joining this community tradition. You'll be treated to a wide variety of holiday music in a beautiful candlelit setting. Favorite carols for all to sing! The sanctuary is handicap accessible.

11/09/2024

THRILL TO A SILENT MOVIE FESTIVAL OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN AND BUSTER KEATON SHORTS, ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE ORGAN MUSIC IN GLEN RIDGE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 5 PM

As part of the Glen Ridge Community Concerts, delight to a Silent Film Festival on Sunday, November 16 at 5 pm with live organ accompaniment by Minister of Music Thomas Mustachio at the Glen Ridge Congregational Church, UCC. Perfect for film lovers of all ages, Mustachio will improvise on the newly-renovated and expanded church organ as two classic silents play. The program consists of Charlie Chaplin's movie, "A Dog's Life," (1918( written, directed and starring Chaplin, along with co-star Scraps the Dog, who helps him elude the bad guys and get the girl of his dreams, a dance hall beauty played by Edna Purviance. This 33-minute short film is filled with his trademark whimsy and riotous slapstick, and is the only film in which Chaplin's brother Sydney also appeared, in a small role. The second film, "Sherlock Jr." (1924) is a 45-minute caper directed and starring Buster Keaton which includes amazing early special effects, his own breathtaking stunt work, and a dream sequence that went on to inspire future filmmakers for decades. Both movies have been acclaimed by film historians, but it's a rare opportunity for you to see and hear them live in concert!

Tickets are $10 for children and students, $20 for seniors, and $25 for adults and are available at www.GlenRidgeConcerts.org. Glen Ridge Congregational Church, UCC is located at 195 Ridgewood Avenue in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.

09/28/2024

Announcing our 2024-25 Season. Join us for great music in your own backyard.

05/02/2024

We are delighted to present a concert of music by the grandfathers of modern musical theatre, Gilbert & Sullivan. The program will feature well-known favorites from H.M.S. Pinafore, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, as well as lesser-known gems. The Glen Ridge Choral Society, Soloists, Children's Choir, and Handbell Choir are performing in the air-conditioned sanctuary of Glen Ridge Congregational Church on Sun, May 19 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door or may be purchased in advance at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/83525.

03/01/2024

🎶We are thrilled to welcome Wanamaker Grand Court Organist (Macy's, Philadelphia) - Peter Richard Conte - to the Glen Ridge Congregational Church on Sun, Mar 24. Starting at 4:30pm ET, he will present a rededication recital of the refurbished pipe organ. There is no charge for admission. A free-will offering will be received.

We hope you will join us after the recital for a celebratory reception.

01/17/2024