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The Ensemble of Hope is an accordion ensemble based in the New Jersey/Pennsylvania area. All of the members are current or former members of the Accordion Pops Orchestra.


The group was formed in 2019 to perform in a benefit concert for the ALS Hope Foundation, and its name was chosen to complement the group’s original purpose. The ensemble continues to support the ALS Hope Foundation and other charities, and so the name stuck.  All of the members have pursued non-musical careers but simply love to play.


The ensemble is honored to be playing arrangements by renowned accordionist Daniel Desiderio made especially for them. The arrangements are divided into three or four main parts, plus special parts for bass accordion and string bass to interweave melody, harmony, and rhythm. Its repertoire includes show tunes, light classical compositions, Latin songs, waltzes, holiday favorites—and of course—polkas.


Current members:

John Modrowsky—First Accordion

Denise Szabo—First or Fourth Accordion

Robert Patterson—Second & Midi Accordion

Rosemarie Cavanaugh—Third Accordion

Erika Brito Perez—Bass Accordion

Josephine Sarica—Bass Accordion

John Andrews—String Bass


Emeritus members:

Mike Beswick—Percussion

Paul Koslowski—Accordion

Michael Soloway—Accordion


Photo Gallery

November 2023

October 2022

October 2021

June 2021

April 2019

Photo taken October 2022.

Maestro Desiderio passed away on March 3, 2025.

February 2024 at the ALS Hope Foundation Gala of Hope

February 2024 at the ALS Hope Foundation Gala of Hope

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Upcoming Concerts

Previous Concerts (2023 to Present)

Esperanza Center
Philadelphia
June 17, 2023

Rehearsal Schedule

2025

Fri. Feb. 28, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, VFW

Sat. Mar. 22, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, Ridge Oak

Fri. May 23, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, VFW

Rehearsal Locations

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

140 S. Linley Ave.

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920


East Brunswick Memorial VFW Post

485 Cranbury Rd.

East Brunswick, NJ 08816


Ridge Oak Senior Housing

150 Manchester Dr

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920



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