Montclair Early Music

09/13/2026

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Montclair Early Music (MEM) is an early music ensemble that brings to life the beauty and complexity of early music to audiences.We are looking for a Director of Mar

09/08/2026

Montclair Early Music's (MEM) annual fundraiser Medieval Fest 2026 was a great success. We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day, with music, food, and fun activities for all. If you participated, we thank you for your support. The image compilation belows shows some highlights from the event.

If you can spare a few minutes to complete our survey below, we would truly appreciate.

If you were unable to join us, there will be future opportunities to see MEM perform live. Your donation helps us continue with our mission to bring history to life through early music.

As we grow the organization, we are looking for administrators, volunteers, and musicians to join our ranks. If you're interested we would love to hear from you. Please see the links below.

- Medieval Fest 2026 Survey
https://forms.gle/UqSGCbPihCwFYrXf8

- Administrator/Volunteer Sign-Up
https://www.montclairearlymusic.org/volunteer

- Musician Sign-up
https://www.montclairearlymusic.org/ensemble-signup

08/26/2026

~ Medieval Fest 2026 Events Schedule ~

11:00 am: Festival Opens — enter the village grounds and explore the market and craft stations.

11:20 am: The Musettes — opening musical harmonies to set the stage.

11:40 am: Charlie Rutan — master bagpiper.

12:00 pm: Montclair Early Music — immersive historical ensemble performance.

12:50 pm: Nabila bellydance — accompanied by the MEM Consort.

12:00–1:00 pm: Kids’ Archery (session 1) — outdoor target practice for young adventurers.

1:00 pm: Knights of Acre — witness armored combat.

1:25 pm: Nabila bellydance — accompanied by Charlie Rutan, Denise, Luis.

2:00 pm: ALBA Consort — enchanting early music tracing ancient Mediterranean, Iberian, and Middle Eastern melodies on period instruments.

2:30–3:30 pm: Kids’ Archery (session 2) — second chance for youth to try their hand at the bow.

3:00 pm: New Jersey Early Music — a vibrant showcase of early musical traditions.

4:00 pm: Costume Contest & “Fight-a-Knight” — show off thy medieval finery and test thy mettle against the Knights of Acre.

5:00 pm: End of Festival — farewell until next year’s revelry.

08/20/2026

Huzzah! Here is a list of activities you don't want to miss.

ARTISAN & CRAFT MARKET: Browse a bustling hall of local vendors featuring handmade goods, unique crafts, and delicious food!

MEDIEVAL CRAFT STATIONS (Inside Museum): Step inside the Montclair Art Museum where artisans from The Kingdom of Acre will guide you through authentic medieval craft demonstrations.

CHILDREN’S ARCHERY (Outdoors): Young squires and archers can test their aim outdoors under the guidance of Acre’s skilled instructors!

FIGHT-A-KNIGHT & COMBAT DEMOS: Marvel at full-contact armored knights demonstrating chivalric combat—and brave souls can even step up to "Fight-a-Knight!"

COSTUME CONTEST: Costumes are highly encouraged for peasants, nobility, wizards, and knights of all ages! Show off thy attire for a chance to win royal acclaim.

08/19/2026

Performer spotlight - Dedicated to the ancient music of the Mediterranean on period instruments, ALBA Consort has performed on some of the most prestigious early music series to standing ovations and rave reviews.

https://www.albaconsort.com/home/about-us

08/18/2026

Huzzah, come and join us for Medieval Fest 2026... Here's a reel from last year's Medieval Fest 2025!

08/18/2026

Join us at Medieval Fest 2026 and see bellydancer extraordinaire Nabila, and listen to the amazing bag pipes of Charlie Rutan.

https://nabilaorientaldance.com/about/
https://folkfest.org/performer/charlie-rutan/

Get your tickets here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-5123

08/14/2026

Come and see the Kingdom of Acre knights battle it out at Medieval Fest 2026.

www.montclairearlymusic.org
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-5123

08/11/2026

New Jersey Early Music
- Featured Performer at Medieval Fest 2026 -

New Jersey Early Music (NJEM) is dedicated to enriching New Jersey's cultural landscape by promoting early music as an accessible art form. We achieve this by providing free and low-cost educational programs, hosting diverse performances and festivals for the public, and creating an inclusive community for musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds to learn, grow, and perform.

https://njearlymusic.org/

06/10/2026

Montclair Early Music has a few job opportunities. Click on link to get more info.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/90802407/admin/posted-jobs/open/