The Suburban Music Study Club was founded by Alice Malcolm-Switzer in 1899 under the name, The Music Study Club of Newark and the Oranges. The club eventually moved from Newark to the Maplewood-Millburn area and continued to meet in private homes. In 1980, the club moved to the Chase Room at the Madison Public Library. The SMSC has been presenting recent seasons and will present the 2024-2025 season at the Chatham United Methodist Church.
The Suburban Music Study Club has always promoted a high standard for classical music performance through our monthly recitals. We are especially proud to support scholarships for talented and deserving young musicians through a generous bequest from long-time member, Grace Gimbel.