About Voices Chorale NJ

Voices Chorale NJ is an auditioned chorus of about 40 members from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Skilled singers of all ages and experiences are welcome, and the Chorale aims to provide a fulfilling musical experience for members, engaging audience experiences, and educational opportunities for the local community. Performances include collaborations with internationally recognized composers, local children's choirs, chamber orchestras, and professional soloists.

Artistic Director Dr. David A. McConnell has led our nonprofit chorus since 2018, programming various music, from contemporary choral arrangements to Baroque masterworks. Continuing the traditions of founding Artistic Director Dr. Lyn Ransom, McConnell programs varied repertoire from across the eras and around the world, while providing a friendly environment for singers to strive for musical excellence and harmony.

Recent performance highlights:
  • Singing For Peace: with the Berks Sinfonietta chamber orchestra in the spring of 2022. Included works: Handel’s rarely performed Anthem on the Peace, selections by Mendelssohn and Haydn, and contemporary pieces including And for a Breath by Ryan Main, A Prayer of Compassion by Gwyneth Walker, and 1000 Beautiful Things by Annie Lennox of the Eurhythmics
  • Winterlight! Celebrating the Season in Song: 2022 concert featuring three works by celebrated English composer Will Todd. Todd joined the choir on jazz piano and conducted one work.
  • Shakespeare in Love: spring 2019 concert of works with Shakespeare’s writings as lyrics and interpreted by a variety of composers.
Education and outreach:
  • Young Composers Project: restarted in spring 2023, with composer Ken Guilmartin leading a group of children 5-12 years old to compose pieces sung by the choir or the youngsters themselves.
  • Choral Scholars: each year, a group of 2-6 entering professional singers rehearse and perform with the choir, leading warm-ups, assisting the director, and leading their section of the ensemble.
  • Assistant Conductor: a young professional has the opportunity to conduct some pieces with the chorale under the direction and mentorship of the artistic director.
  • Performances at local colleges, senior residences, and previously, on a tour of Europe.
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