Milestones

1953 1st Public Concert May 23

1960 Venue Central Unitarian Church, Paramus NJ

1976 National recognition New York Times by Frank Prial

1996 Premiere of Adelphi Serenade by Richard Lane 

2000 AO Chamber Music Series in Area Libraries

2005 Young Artist Competition/Programming Launched (now in 18th year)

2007 Move to River Dell School District 

Partnerships: Cantralyric Chorus/Choral Repertoire, Arsmusica Chorus

2014-2018 Collaboration with Julie Dance&Ukraine’s Donetsk Ballet Nutcracker performances for Pediatric Cancer Research/Treatment

2014-2019 Nominated by Peers, Jersey Arts People’s Choice, Favorite Orchestra/Symphony

2016 Recipient NJ Joint Legislative Resolution Honoring AO Excellence Senator O’Toole & Assemblymen Russo & Rumana

2016 “Take Over NJ Arts” website for National Arts & Humanities Month

2018 Violin Channel showcases video AO Young Artist Concert featuring 1st place winner Randall Goosby

2019 Carnegie Hall LinkedIn National Partnership

2020 LinkedIn National Partnership

2020-2021 Musae Live & Livestream Concerts