Musical Excellence with Meaning

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For passionate singers, music lovers, and community-minded patrons across New Jersey, Harmonium Choral Society is a nationally recognized choral ensemble that offers artistically ambitious, emotionally resonant, and socially relevant performances. Unlike traditional choirs that focus solely on musical presentation, Harmonium creates immersive experiences that dissolve the boundary between performer and audience—where every voice belongs, and every performance reflects the shared stories of our time and community.

Harmonium Choral Society, formed in 1979, is recognized for its musical excellence and innovative programming. Directed by Dr. Anne Matlack, the 100+ volunteer choir and 25-voice Chamber Singers are chosen through a selective audition process. We perform a broad choral repertoire with music from many cultures and time periods and have a commitment to commissioning new works. Our choir is multi-generational and includes high school and college age singers, teachers, IT professionals, artists, lawyers, and nurses, medical professionals to name a few. Many singers lead their own choirs in schools or at places of worship. Harmonium is a proud member of Chorus America, and NJ Choral Consortium.

Latest News

Audition to sing with Harmonium

Harmonium Choral Society will be conducting auditions for a limited number of openings in all voice parts for experienced singers with good sight-reading ability.

Auditions for the 2025-2026 concert season will be held by appointment starting August 24th going through September 3rd.

For details and sign-up forms go to Auditions Page

2025–2026 Concerts

A Choral Tapestry of Spirit, Struggle, and Celebration

 Harmonium Choral Society proudly announces its 2025–2026 season: four transformative concerts exploring sacred heritage,cultural resilience, and the power of song to connect us across time and belief.

 December 13–14, 2025: Season of Blessings @ Morristown Presbyterian Church, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown, NJ
"Season of Blessings" includes Renaissance polyphony, contemporary premieres, bluegrass harmonies, and chamber orchestra. Featuring the East Coast premiere of Prayer to the Shekhinah by Andrea Clearfield, celebrating the divine feminine, and Václav Nelhýbel’s rousing Estampie Natalis. Plus works by Palestrina, Bach, Nunes Garcia, Carol Barnett, Alice Parker and Craig Courtney’s hilarious Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas.

March 7–8, 2026: Rooted in Eternity @ Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 S Park Pl, Morristown, NJ
“Rooted in Eternity” Heinrich Schütz’s compelling Musikalische Exequien with lute and viol, with many solos and ensembles from our fine singers. Plus works by Ysaye Barnwell, Cesar Carillo, Mark Miller and more. Experience a range of textures from intimate to grand, and music that speaks to singing through life’s challenges and beyond.

May 9-10, 2026: Longing @ Grace Church, Madison, NJ

“Longing” the select 24 voice Chamber Singers take us on an exploration of longing for love, for justice and for joy, ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary, Gesualdo to Bob Dylan.

June 6–7, 2026: Ride the Storm @ Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 S Park Pl, Morristown, NJ
“Ride the Storm” celebrates America’s revolutionary ideals and today’s pressing questions of identity, justice, and unity. Featuring powerful new settings of texts by Alexander Hamilton, Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine and Lafayette—brought to life by composers David Thomson, Melissa Dunphy, Jackson Berkey, Laurel Luke Christensen, Mark Miller and the winning composers of our 29th annual NJ HS Choral Composition Contest. Also featured is Leonard Bernstein’s French Choruses from ‘The Lark’ and music by Gwyneth Walker, William Billings, Danielle Olana Jagelski, Suzzette Ortiz, Sam Scheibe, and more.

Upcoming Events

  • SINGING THE CIRCLE WIDE

    SINGING THE CIRCLE WIDE – A Community Sing-In Concert

     Saturday, September 27 | 3:00 PM Rehearsal • 5:00 PM Concert
    Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 South Park Place

    Free admission – All are welcome!

    Join acclaimed composer and organist Mark Miller, Harmonium singers, Drew Theological School Choir, and local voices for an evening of unity and joy. Whether you're a lifelong singer or just love music, come raise your voice in this collaborative sing-in event. Music will be provided and feature Miller’s anthem We Call You Beloved. Join at 3pm to sing or at 5pm to enjoy the concert.

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  • BEER CHOIR

    BEER CHOIR – A Community Singing Experience

     Friday, October 17 | 7:00PM

    Glenbrook Brewery, 95 Morris St, Morristown

     Come sing with our choral community. If you like beer, and you like to sing, you’ll love Beer Choir.  This isn’t like your traditional choir - if you show up, you ARE the choir! Sing, drink, and laugh together! There will be food and non-alcoholic beverages available, and your ticket includes entry and one drink.

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  • NEW JERSEY MUSICAL MOSAIC

    NEW JERSEY MUSICAL MOSAIC

    Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM

    Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4 Waldron Ave, Summit

    Snow Date: February 14

    Celebrate the extraordinary musical talent found right here in the Garden State. New Jersey Musical Mosaic is a collaborative concert event presented by The Discovery Orchestra, with Harmonium Choral Society’s Chamber Singers and featuring performances and live insights from composers and musicians from New Jersey.

    The evening also includes special performances by renowned NJ composer and organist Mark Miller, who will play selections of his own work live. Audiences can expect not only beautiful music but also rich educational commentary from The Discovery Orchestra’s Maestro Maull that connects composer, context, and emotion.

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  • SONGS WE LOVE TO SING

     SONGS WE LOVE TO SING – A Cabaret Fundraiser

     Saturday, February 21 | 5:00 PM

    Ukrainian American Cultural Center, Whippany

    Snow Date: February 22
    A lively, intimate evening of music and community featuring Harmonium singers performing their favorite songs in a variety of styles—from Broadway to ballads. Funds raised will support Harmonium’s education programs, student composer contest, and community outreach. This is a catered event with wine and a curated silent auction.

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  • BACH’S B MINOR MASS

    BACH’S B MINOR MASS with The Sebastians

    Saturday, April 25 | 3:00 PM

    St. Mary’s Abbey, Mendham

    Under the baton of Stephen Sands, members of Harmonium join forces with The Sebastians and Music in the Somerset Hills to present one of the pinnacles of sacred choral music: J.S. Bach’s B Minor Mass. This majestic collaboration promises a transcendent musical experience with power and reverence.

     

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  • TOUR SEND-OFF CONCERT

    TOUR SEND-OFF CONCERT

    Wednesday, June 24 | 7:00PM

    Grace Church, 4 Madison Ave., Madison

    Come hear the joyful and varied repertoire our 45 singers will take to the south of France and wish them Bon Voyage.

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