Attend – Canticles for Life

Due to the current corona virus pandemic, the Triad Arts Ensemble Board of Directors has decided to postpone this year’s concerts. It is our hope to present these concerts later in the spring or in September 2020. Whatever the scenario, we plan to make donations, as usual, to the three benefiting organizations: NJ AIDS Services, the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children and the NAMES Project of Northern NJ by mid-June. So any donations already received will not only support the presentation of the 2020 concerts whenever they occur, but will also directly support these organizations who so urgently need our contributions to care for their clients.

Please check our website in the coming weeks for updates. Please stay safe and healthy.

~~This year’s performances have been scheduled for:~~

~~Sunday, March 29, 4:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 767 Prospect Street, Maplewood~~
~~Saturday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. at Parsippany United Methodist Church, 903 South Beverwyck Road~~
~~Sunday, April 5, 4:00 p.m. at St. Martin’s Church, 1350 Washington Valley Road, Bridgewater~~

Partnering performers this year are the Dan Crisci Jazz Quartet and the Rhino Theatre’s Youth Performing For Change Ensemble.

There are no tickets sold for performances.

Instead, audience members are invited to support Canticles for Life with a program sponsorship or donation,

both of which can be done ahead of time online.

Canticles for Life AIDS Benefit Concerts are held over two weekends each spring at religious and community organizations throughout Somerset, Morris, Union, and Essex counties. Canticles programs feature mostly vocal music in a variety of accessible styles, including classical, folk, pop, jazz, gospel, Broadway, and world music. The goal of these concerts is to serve as reminders that there are still so many people in the New Jersey community impacted by HIV/AIDS, and that there is still a stigma attached to this disease. With your help, we can change that. Come out and enjoy an afternoon or evening of music that directly benefits those in New Jersey affected by HIV/AIDS.

Triad Arts Ensemble is partnering with three NJ churches for the 2020 Canticles for Life AIDS Benefit Concerts to raise much-needed funds that will impact many lives. Proceeds raised will directly benefit three NJ organizations that support those impacted by HIV/AIDS and in memory of those lost to the disease, as well as raise awareness, dispel ignorance and help to shine compassion.

This year’s program will feature the Rhino Youth Performing for Change (YPC) ensemble. YPC is a troupe of kids between the ages of 10 and 18 who use the power of the performing arts to make a difference in our communities. Through their performances, they tackle issues such as bullying and self-awareness, disaster outreach, environmental education, and world hunger. Their set will inspire and delight! Canticles Chairperson Ginny Johnston will conduct the 30-voice Triad Vocal Ensemble, which will feature a mix of styles including traditional anthems, pop arrangements, and brand new works. Rounding out the program will be the Dan Crisci Jazz Trio, offering several instrumental songs, including original selections from Dan’s recent recordings. Additionally, panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display, and there will be a time of reflection and sharing by representatives from the charities. Receptions will follow the concerts.