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A Tribute to Franz Joseph Haydn

on the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of his death.

As we begin our 17th Season
please join us in making wonderful music.

Auditions will be held on September 8, 15 and 22, 2009
at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Matawan,
Route 34 South, Matawan, NJ 07747.
(for directions, please visit out "Directions" page)

Call 732-583-4007 for more information.

Visit our Recordings page
to order our latest CD - "Requiem" by Guiseppe Verdi
and to hear selections from our CD "Power Baroquers"

Classical New Jersey:                       "Marina Alexander has brought The Arcadian Chorale to a high
                                                                     performance level through meticulous preparation….and intelligence                                                                      in the interpretations... The polished phrasing and clear diction of the choir
                                                                     throughout the concert were a testament to her expertise in choral
                                                                     conducting and her solid musicianship."

Asbury Park Press:                          "The Arcadian Chorale...celebrated its 10th Anniversary season... with a
                                                                    heart- pumping program, titled Anniversary Waltzes. Alexander is a first-
                                                                    rate conductor, and her leadership shows in the consistently warm and
                                                                   rich sound of the ensemble sharply focused vocal lines and precise
                                                                    were articulation...a highly effective and emotional journey. The voices
                                                                    here confident and soaring..."

   classicalsource.com :                     Re: Carnegie Hall, May 2, 2008]....For Verdi's "Requiem" the smaller
                                                                    Arcadian Chorale and Richmond choral society [both] trained by Marina
                                                                   Alexander joined the St. Cecilia Chorus....From the hushed opening
                                                                   'Requiem aeternam' it was apparent that a lot of care had gone into
                                                                  preparing this work. The clarity of diction here and throughout the work, the
                                                                   attention paid to detail, greatly enhanced the dramatic impact of the softer
                                                                   sections, perfectly balancing the visceral effect of the 'Dies Irae' choruses.
                                                                   Overall, the singing was precise, focused, and well-balanced.

NY Times: "..uniformly solid.." Classics Today:"..the Arcadian Chorale.. sang with great passion & accuracy