Our 2026 Concert Season!
Dear Friends,
In 1986, the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea played our first concert in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Peter’s Church in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. My joy, some 40 years later, is both thrilling and humbling. We are the byproduct of many wonderful people, musicians, and audience members who share hope and enthusiasm, the two main ingredients for life.
Please join us for our 40th season of joyful music-making!
Looking forward,
Father Alphonse
The Ranney School, Tri-M Chapter 5275, has once again won Chapter of the Year for the state of New Jersey, and the students are donating the funds that they raised, $750, to the Cecilia Foundation.
“We would like to donate to the Cecelia Foundation because of their dedication to helping young musicians who lack access to the resources they need. By contributing, we are giving these individuals a chance to improve their skills and enjoy music the way we have. Music has given each of us so much, and supporting an organization that extends that same opportunity to others feels like exactly the work our honor society should be doing.”
Thank you again to the Ranney School Tri-M, Chapter 5275!
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Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Celebrate 250 years of America through the power of orchestral music. This special concert honors the nation’s history and spirit with a program that reflects the many voices, stories, and sounds that have shaped America, a stirring tribute to the American experience.
https://www.algonquinarts.org/calendar.php?id=415
Christmas Concert Tour
Sunday, 29 Nov, Sacred Heart Church, South Plainfield, 3:30 (908)757-7298
Tuesday, 01 Dec, Corpus Christi Church, Chatham, 7:00 (973)635-0070
Friday, 04 Dec, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, 7:00 (732)263-6889
Saturday, 05 Dec, Our Lady of Consolation, Wayne, 7:00 (973)839-3444
Sunday, 06 Dec, Dominican University, Orangeburg, NY, 2:00 (845)848-7406
Thursday, 10 Dec, Holy Spirit Church, Union, 7:30 (908)687-3327
Saturday, 12 Dec, St. Raphael Church, Livingston, 7:00 (973)992-9490
Sunday, 13 Dec, Immaculate Conception Church, Annondale, 2:30 (908)735-7319
Thursday, 17 Dec, Immaculate Conception Church, Trenton, 7:00 (609)203-2451
Friday, 18 Dec, St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin, 7:00 (609)698-5531
Sunday, 19 Dec, Sisters of Charity, Convent Station, 2:00 (973)290-5409
Sunday, 20 Dec, St. Michael Church, Long Branch, 1:30 (732)222-8080
Sunday, January 3, 2027, at 3:00 PM
Ring in the New Year with Father Alphonse and the orchestra in a festive afternoon of music and celebration. This annual favorite features a joyful and inspiring program designed to welcome the year ahead with warmth, elegance, and optimism.
https://www.algonquinarts.org/calendar.php?id=416
Sunday, April 18, 2027, at 3:00 PM
Experience the drama, passion, and beauty of opera in an afternoon of unforgettable music. Featuring beloved selections from across the operatic repertoire, this concert showcases the timeless power of the human voice and the enchantment of this enduring art form.
https://www.algonquinarts.org/calendar.php?id=417
The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea can be reached at 732-775-0820
Jim McIlvain – jim_mcilvain@yahoo.com.
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