Summit Symphony Orchestra to Perform Free Concert

The orchestra will perform works by Elgar, Amy Beach, and Richard Danielpour at Summit High School on March 15.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Summit Symphony Orchestra will continue its 2025–26 season with a free concert on Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. at Summit High School. Music Director Michael Avagliano will conduct the orchestra in performances of 'Nimrod' from 'Enigma Variations' by Elgar, Symphony No. 2, 'Gaelic,' by Amy Beach, and a Concerto for Viola by Richard Danielpour featuring soloist Brett Deubner.

Why it matters

The Summit Symphony Orchestra has been providing free orchestral concerts to the Summit, New Jersey community since 1938, making this an important cultural event for local residents to enjoy classical music performances.

The details

The concert will feature works by renowned composers Elgar, Amy Beach, and Richard Danielpour. Violist Brett Deubner, who has performed internationally as a soloist, will be the featured soloist for Danielpour's Concerto for Viola.

  • The concert will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Summit Symphony Orchestra

A community orchestra that has been providing free orchestral concerts in Summit, New Jersey since 1938.

Michael Avagliano

The Music Director of the Summit Symphony Orchestra who will conduct the March 15 concert.

Brett Deubner

An American violist who has performed as a soloist with orchestras internationally and serves on the string faculty at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College in New York.

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What they’re saying

“This concert is a wonderful opportunity for the community to enjoy classical music performances for free.”

— Michael Avagliano, Music Director, Summit Symphony Orchestra (tapinto.net)

What’s next

The Summit Symphony Orchestra will continue its 2025-26 season with additional free concerts later in the year.

The takeaway

The Summit Symphony Orchestra's free concert series has been a beloved tradition in the community for over 80 years, providing residents access to high-quality classical music performances.