GREATER SOUTH JERSEY CHORUS

 

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This season, explore the power of love, spirit, and song.

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Duruflé Requiem

Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM, Christ Our Light Catholic Community

Travel  from earthly departure to soaring triumph. Duruflé’s sublime Requiem, with its ancient Gregorian melodies woven into lush harmonies, offers solace and transcendence in the face of mortality. Gerald Finzi’s jubilant God is Gone Up celebrates triumph over earthly bounds with radiant English fanfare, completing a profound arc from contemplation to celebration.

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Celestial Escape

Sunday, May 3, 3:00 PM, Christ Our Light Catholic Community

Be swept away in the beauty and sounds of works that point our gaze upward, as we look beyond the stars for inspiration, strength, and humility. Framing works by Brahms, Handel and Haydn is a collection of works by esteemed living composers Ēriks Ešenvalds, Shawn Kirshner, and Molly Ijames. At the center of the program is Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music, an elaborate and grand musical setting of text from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice.

 

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About The Greater South Jersey Chorus

Led by Artistic Director, Chris Thomas, The Greater South Jersey Chorus unites singers from across the region in powerful, moving performances that blend choral excellence with a deep sense of community. Through four concert runs each season, GSJC brings together tradition, innovation, and musical joy — lifting hearts and voices alike.

“The balance of artistic rigor and warmth is unmatched.”
— Audience Member, Holiday Concert 2023

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From full-chorus anthems to chamber delicacy and symphonic power, the Greater South Jersey Chorus performs with heart, precision, and purpose. Here’s a glimpse into who we are — and what we sound like.

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Performed by The Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers Conducted by Assistant Conductor: Art McKenzie Artistic Director: Dr. Christopher Thomas Collaborative Pianist: George Hemcher May 4, 2025 The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Cherry Hill, NJ The Ends of the Earth.....................................Gwyneth Walker (b.1947) text by Henry McFayden (1877-1964) Lindsey Smith, soloist https://greatersouthjerseychorus.org/ 5:36
The Ends of the Earth....Gwyneth Walker (b.1947) - Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers
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The Ends of the Earth....Gwyneth Walker (b.1947) - Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers

Performed by The Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers Conducted by Assistant Conductor: Art McKenzie Artistic Director: Dr. Christopher Thomas Collaborative Pianist: George Hemcher May 4, 2025 The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Cherry Hill, NJ Emerald Stream.....................................................Seth Houston (b.1974) https://greatersouthjerseychorus.org/ 2:19
Emerald Stream ........ by Seth Houston (b. 1974) - The Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers
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Emerald Stream ........ by Seth Houston (b. 1974) - The Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers

We hope everyone is having a beautiful and restful snow day. But even if you’re spending the day shoveling the sidewalk or digging out a car, we hope you enjoy this snow day video. The Greater South Jersey Chorus performed In the Bleak Midwinter in December, 2024. Please check out the full recording, which is available here on our YouTube channel. 0:33
Snow Day! In the Bleak Midwinter
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Snow Day! In the Bleak Midwinter

Performed by The Greater South Jersey Chorus Artistic Director: Dr. Christopher Thomas Assistant Conductor: Art McKenzie Collaborative Pianist: George Hemcher May 4, 2025 The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Cherry Hill, NJ Come to the Woods .................................................Jake Runestad (b. 1986) text by John Muir (1838-1914), known as the "Father of the National Parks"; a naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States. https://jakerunestad.com/products/come-to-the-woods https://greatersouthjerseychorus.org/ 12:11
Come to the Woods ....... Jake Runestad (b. 1986) - Greater South Jersey Chorus, Dr. Chris Thomas
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Come to the Woods ....... Jake Runestad (b. 1986) - Greater South Jersey Chorus, Dr. Chris Thomas

Learn more about our Artistic Director Dr. Christopher Thomas as we celebrate his tenure as Artistic Director of the Greater South Jersey Chorus in 2025-2026. We had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Thomas and ask him, “How has your conducting style or philosophy evolved over the years?” This is the fourth video in this series. We hope you like it! Please subscribe to our You Tube channel so you don’t miss the next video. #choir #choral #conducting #vocalmusic #chorus#southjersey 1:49
In Conversation with Dr. Thomas (Conducting Style)
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In Conversation with Dr. Thomas (Conducting Style)

Learn more about Dr. Christopher Thomas as we celebrate his tenure as Artistic Director of the Greater South Jersey Chorus in 2025/26. Part 4 of 6: "How has your conducting style or philosophy evolved over the years?" Christopher B. Thomas is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, Artistic Director of the Greater South Jersey Chorus in Haddonfield, NJ and past-president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Choral Director’s Association (NJACDA). At Rowan University, Dr. Thomas oversees curricular choirs of over two-hundred singers. He conducts the Rowan University Concert Choir, the flagship choral ensemble of the department of music, and Voces, a chamber ensemble which performs early, contemporary, and improvisatory projects. Additionally, Dr. Thomas teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in choral conducting and choral literature. Under his direction, choirs at Rowan University have performed at regional and state conferences of ACDA and NJMEA and internationally on tours throughout Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, and Poland. Recent highlights of the choral program have included a successful Tenor|Bass Festival which hosted over 1400 young tenors and basses, a performance by the Concert Choir for the 2020 Eastern Division ACDA conference in Rochester, NY in the beautiful Hochstein School of Music, performing The Here and Now, a multi-movement setting of texts by Rumi, scored for choir and wind ensemble by American composer Christopher Theofanidis, and serving as the chorus for the Rowan Opera Company’s production of Amahl and the Night Visitors. Dr. Thomas has twice been invited to serve as assistant conductor and instructor for the Varna International Music Academy, culminating in performances of The Creation by Joseph Haydn and Mozart’s Requiem in opera houses throughout Bulgaria. Domestically, guest conducting engagements including all-state and regional honor choruses have taken him to California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennesee, Texas, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. His work as a guest conductor is consistently recognized as energetic, inspiring, and inclusive of all levels of experience and ability. In addition to his academic positions, Dr. Thomas is in his tenth season as the Artistic Director of the Greater South Jersey Chorus, which collaborates with regional orchestras such as the Bay Atlantic Symphony and the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey in addition to stand-alone performances with the region’s finest professional musicians.Dr. Thomas studied music education at Millikin University with Dr. Brad Holmes and earned his graduate degrees in Choral Conducting at the University of Arizona under the direction of Dr. Bruce Chamberlain. https://greatersouthjerseychorus.org/ 1:49
Celebrating 10 Years as Artistic Director: Spotlight with Dr. Christopher Thomas (Conducting Style)
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Celebrating 10 Years as Artistic Director: Spotlight with Dr. Christopher Thomas (Conducting Style)

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The Greater South Jersey Chorus seeks dedicated, passionate singers who are ready to contribute to a high-level choral experience. Auditions are thoughtful and focused, helping us place singers where they’ll thrive. We welcome individuals who value musical growth, ensemble collaboration, and the joy of live performance.

We rehearse on Monday evenings at First Presbyterian Church in Haddonfield, NJ.

Fall Auditions

Date & Time: August & September 2026

Location: First Presbyterian Church, Haddonfield, NJ

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