GREATER SOUTH JERSEY CHORUS

 

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

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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 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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Learn more about Dr. Christopher Thomas as we celebrate his 10th Anniversary as Artistic Director of the Greater South Jersey Chorus in 2025/26. Part 6 of 6: "How do you approach working with different voice types and skill levels?" 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/ 2:47
Celebrating 10 Years with Artistic Director: Spotlight with Dr. Chris Thomas (building a culture)
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Celebrating 10 Years with Artistic Director: Spotlight with Dr. Chris Thomas (building a culture)

Performed by The Greater South Jersey Chorus Artistic Director: Dr. Christopher Thomas Collaborative Pianist: George Hemcher October 26, 2025 The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Cherry Hill, NJ Misa Criolla .................................... Ariel Ramírez (1921-2010) I. Kyrie II. Gloria (3:46) III. Credo (9:30) IV. Sanctus (12:55) V. Agnus Dei (15:26) Paul Petrucelli, tenor Patrick Carpenter, tenor Daniel Doring, guitar David Kaplan, double bass Fabio Oliviera, Aaron Breslau, Magnus Bennett, percussion George Hemcher, piano Ariel Ramírez’s Misa Criolla (1964) next takes us to South America, where sacred texts are reimagined through the folk traditions of Argentina. Ramírez blends indigenous rhythms, guitar, percussion, and double bass with choral writing that is both reverent and joyful. https://greatersouthjerseychorus.org/
Ramírez ....... Misa Criolla (Greater South Jersey Chorus, Dr. Christopher Thomas)
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Ramírez ....... Misa Criolla (Greater South Jersey Chorus, Dr. Christopher Thomas)

Performed by The Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers Conducted by Assistant Conductor, Art McKenzie Artistic Director: Dr. Christopher Thomas Collaborative Pianist: George Hemcher October 26, 2025 The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Cherry Hill, NJ Hard Heart .................................................... John Wykoff (b. 1982) text by Charles A. Silvestri Soloist: Michael Doheny https://greatersouthjerseychorus.org/ 3:13
Hard Heart......John Wykoff (b. 1982) - The Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers
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Hard Heart......John Wykoff (b. 1982) - The Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! Fever Dreams by Erich Eastman Featuring Jake Lapp on vocals and Daniel Boring on guitar. Performed by The Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers Conducted by Assistant Conductor, Art McKenzie Recorded October 26, 2025 in Cherry Hill, NJ 0:59
Fever Dreams - Clip - Greater South Jersey Chorus Chamber Singers
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Fever Dreams - Clip - Greater South Jersey Chorus Chamber Singers

Performed by The Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers Conducted by Assistant Conductor, Art McKenzie Soloist: Jacob Lapp Guitar: Daniel Boring Artistic Director: Dr. Christopher Thomas Collaborative Pianist: George Hemcher October 26, 2025 The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Cherry Hill, NJ Fever Dreams..............................Erich Eastman (b. 1998) https://greatersouthjerseychorus.org/ 4:22
Fever Dreams.........Erich Eastman (b. 1998) - Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers
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Fever Dreams.........Erich Eastman (b. 1998) - Greater South Jersey Chorus, Chamber Singers

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Dress Rehearsal! Duruflé’s Requiem, Chamber Singers, & More
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Dress Rehearsal! Duruflé’s Requiem, Chamber Singers, & More

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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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