Adelphi Orchestra Nominated For 'Favorite Symphony/Orchestra' In The 2018 JerseyArts.com People's Choice Awards

The Adelphi Orchestra has been nominated for the 2018 Discover Jersey Arts "People's Choice Award. Voting is underway now until February 20 in the New Jersey competition which pays tribute to the work of New Jersey's vital, vibrant, and diverse arts organizations. Ballots can be accessed at any time via www.JerseyArts.com/Vote.

The Adelphi Orchestra is honored to be nominated for Favorite Symphony/Orchestra Group. We're pleased to be have won the recognition of our fellow colleagues, which is a prerequisite for nomination, and to be a part of such a strong arts community that drives one another to thrive. We hope our audience and patrons will cast their vote and support us - as well as our distinguished colleagues throughout the State who are competing in 18 distinct arts categories.

The Adelphi Orchestra and the other contenders in the 2018 People's Choice Awards were nominated by their peers within the Jersey Arts Marketers network, which is made up of hundreds of arts groups across the state. Now, 11 arts districts and 116 organizations will compete in 18 categories, including favorite symphony orchestra, small theatre, museum, ballet company and more.

"Fans of the N.J. arts scene are passionate and loyal, and for good reason," said Nick Paleologos, Executive Director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. "This program has grown beyond our expectations, and that's a direct result of the distinctive, thriving arts industry in this state offering high quality experiences all year round."

Public voting runs through February 20, 2018 at www.JerseyArts.com/Vote - Last year, nearly 18,000 ballots were cast, and even more are expected during this milestone year. To review the ballot and vote for your favorite nominees in all categories, please visit www.JerseyArts.com/Vote.

"Our state is rich with cultural and artistic opportunities," said Adam Perle, President & CEO of ArtPride New Jersey, which cosponsors the Discover Jersey Arts program with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. "The People's Choice Awards provides an opportunity to showcase the abundance of creativity across N.J., celebrating both winners and nominees with spirit and passion."

The Adelphi Orchestra is pleased the nomination reflects well upon the public trust placed in them as evidenced by the longstanding support by the Arts Council of the Bergen County Area through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. ABOUT JERSEYARTS.COM AND DISCOVER JERSEY ARTS:

JerseyArts.com and Discover Jersey Arts JerseyArts.com is the official website of Discover Jersey Arts, a co sponsored project of the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts dedicated to increasing the awareness of and participation in the arts in New Jersey. The site features a comprehensive cultural events calendar and arts directory; feature stories on Culture Vultures Arts Weekly and the Jersey Arts Podcast; details on Jersey Arts Membership, including discounts and exclusive member events; an online gallery of New Jersey artists; and other content about the state's cultural community.

ABOUT THE Adelphi Orchestra

The Adelphi Orchestra is a professional, non-profit orchestra performing symphonic, chamber, operatic and dance concerts. For the past 14 years the Adelphi Orchestra has sponsored a Young Artist Competition and Young Artist Concerts throughout New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. The Adelphi Orchestra presents concerts with accomplished national and international guest soloists and distinguished conductors. Nominated by its peers for the 2016 & 2017 Jersey Arts People's Choice Award in the Favorite Orchestra/Symphony Division, the Adelphi Orchestra is a member of the League of Orchestras. It is northern New Jersey's longest continuously performing orchestra and a member of the New Jersey cultural community for 64 years.The mission of the Adelphi Orchestra is to serve the musical and educational needs of the citizens of New Jersey, with special emphasis given to families with young children, seniors and those with limited financial means. To further this end, numerous concerts are offered free of admission charges. The Adelphi Orchestra strives to advance the orchestral arts through education, commissions, community partnerships and its robust young artist programing. Within the orchestra, the company fosters a challenging and enjoyable environment where artistic excellence can flourish. To learn more about the orchestra and its programs visit www.adelphiorchestra.org

Funding for the Adelphi Orchestra has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, through grant funds administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.

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