Arts

The fine and performing arts flourish at Delbarton outside the curriculum as well. The art department sponsors clubs in architecture and studio, faculty and student exhibits, and trips to galleries and museums. Vocal and instrumental instruction is available from two full-time and eight part-time instructors. Qualified musicians are available to teach piano, organ, guitar, strings, percussion, woodwinds, and brass instruments.

Performing groups include the Brass Ensemble, the Schola Cantorum (singing group), the Jazz Ensemble, the Wind Ensemble, and the Abbey Orchestra, whose membership is drawn not only from boys in the School but also from musicians in the surrounding community. Recitals and performances are held throughout the year.

Delbarton’s Abbey Players stage four theatrical productions a year, involving boys in a wide variety of dramatic and musical experiences. Boys study the craft of acting by researching different facets of theater, including mime, dialogue, and skits.

Click here to download the 2009-2010 Arts Calendar

Playing for Their Dinner

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted September 2

On September 1, 2010 Delbarton musicians enjoyed a kick off barbecue in the Senior Garden as the music program hosted its annual kick-off family barbecue.
Music at Delbarton Hosts Kick Off Barbecue

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted August 25

The arts are thriving at Delbarton and on Wednesday September 1 at 5:00 pm -- the day before classes begin -- the Delbarton music program hosts its annual kick-off picnic in the Senior Garden.
NYT Reports on Delbarton's Lost City

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted August 6

An article in the August 8th Sunday New York Times, and a video posted on the newspaper's website, reveals to the public the mystery of Delbarton's so-called Lost City which Abbey archivist Fr. Benet Caffrey shared in the spring 2010 issue of Delbarton Today.
Bravo! Encore! DAC Does it Again.

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted May 27

On the sultry evening of May 26th the Delbarton Arts Council (DAC) held a lovely event in the Senior Garden and Fine Arts Center honoring the music and art of Delbarton students.
Music Man

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted May 26

If Delbarton were to designate one student as an all-around Music Man, he would have to be Peter Godart '11. Among his other accomplishments, Peter has mastered playing the organ and on May 23, 2010 he performed a concert in the Abbey Church.
Make Time For Music

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted May 14

Music at Delbarton has three events coming up that are sure to please all music-lovers in the Delbarton community. The first takes place this Sunday, May 16th at 3:00 pm when Delbarton's talented musicians host their annual Instrumental Concert.
DAC Festival on May 26

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted May 12

On Wednesday, May 26 at 6:00 pm the Delbarton Arts Council (DAC), a consortium of faculty, students and parents, holds its annual Arts Festival in and outside the School's Fine Arts Center. A family-style pig roast barbecue will be served and all Delbarton family and friends are invited to attend.
One Acts Festival 2010

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted April 9

Don't miss Delbarton's One Acts Festival 2010, featuring single act productions written, directed and performed by Delbarton students, next Friday and Saturday night April 23-24 at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center. General admissions tickets are available at the door, with a suggested donation of $5.00.
Borda Art Exhibit Opens April 16

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted April 9

Delbarton School’s Artist in Residence Dane Borda presents a one man show, Mise- en-Scène, an exhibit of large scale oil paintings and charcoal drawings investigating the relationship between modern cinema and painting. The exhibit is open April 16 through May 19 in the Delbarton Fine Arts Center. An opening reception will be held Friday, April 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Frozen Flashback Puck Drops on April 3

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted April 2

Don't miss Saturday's Frozen Flashback hockey game between Delbarton and St. Joe's, Montvale.
Career Day 2010

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted April 1

On March 31 eight Delbarton alumni met on stage in the Fine Arts Center Theater to give Delbarton juniors and seniors quick lessons in navigating paths to productive, fulfilling careers.
Wealth, Poverty & Opportunity

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted April 1

On March 31 Delbarton freshmen took part in a Social Justice Workshop on Wealth, Poverty & Opportunity.
Jazz With Professor Jaffe

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted March 30

On Friday, March 26 Williams Professor Andy Jaffe gave an intensive jazz tutorial for the Delbarton Jazz Ensemble. Jaffe is the Lyell B.Clay Artist in Residence in Jazz and Director of Jazz Activities at Williams College, and from 1999 to 2010 served as Artistic Director of the Williamstown Jazz Festival.
Dost Thou Seek Romeo?

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted March 5

Looking for Romeo of the Montague family? Look no further than the stage of the Delbarton Fine Arts Center Theater.
Delbarton and Villa Walsh In Concert March 4th

- Jessica Fiddes

Posted February 17

On Thursday night March 4, 2010 Delbarton's Schola Cantorum will perform in concert with the Villa Walsh Senior Chorus at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center Theater. This event replaces the Winter Choral event originally scheduled for Saturday evening, February 20.