MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Harmonium Choral Society welcomes you to their 46th year of cutting-edge choral performances. Artistic Director Dr. Anne Matlack has planned an exciting season. “We are celebrating the creative spirit in fresh works, old gems, and new collaborations in the community. I am inspired to balance old favorites of the choral canon with inspired new works by contemporary composers”.

2024-2025 Concert Season Schedule

SNOW ANGEL on DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2024  

Experience rebirth and beauty through the eyes of children, under the watchful gaze of angels, in Sarah Quartel’s evocative Snow Angel, for chorus, cello and djembe.  With East Coast premiere of Joe Gregorio’s Unbound Angels and gems by Bruckner, Buxtehude, Hailstork and Rossi.

The Presbyterian Church in Morristown. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 3 p.m.  

SING ME TO HEAVEN on  MARCH 1 & 2, 2025  

Comforting and uplifting reflections on life’s end, featuring Eleanor Daley’s exquisite Requiem and works by Heinrich Schütz, Dave Matthews, and Caldwell and Ivory’s Ain’t No Grave.  

Morristown United Methodist Church. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 3 p.m.

ON MY JOURNEY on MAY 3 & 4, 2025

The select Chamber Singers traverse stages of life and musical eras through the music of William Byrd, Herbert Howells, Abbie Betinis and others.  

Grace Episcopal Church, Madison. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 3 p.m.

DREAMERS on JUNE  7 & 8, 2025  

Melissa Dunphy inspires us to hope, empathy, and action in American DREAMers, honoring five young Americans brought to this country as children. Premiere of the 28th High School Choral Composition Contest winner and works by Saunder Choi and  Elizabeth Alexander.

The concert will be presented in partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Morris County and Wind of the Spirit Immigration Resource Center of NJ.

Morristown United Methodist Church. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 3 p.m.

Buy a season subscription now to save, and get priority seating to all four concerts. Purchase subscriptions or individual tickets at harmonium.org/gettickets. Subscription prices are: Adult: $96, Senior (65+): $80,

Teacher or Student: $80. Single concert ticket: Adult:  $40 at the door; $30 in advance, Teacher or Student: $35 at the door; $25 in advance.

Other Harmonium Events

OCTOBER 2024

BEER CHOIR Glenbrook Brewery on Tuesday, October. 8 at 7:00pm, Morristown - If you like beer, and you like to sing, you’ll love Beer Choir. NEW location, games and food this year. Homemade food for purchase by Morristown’s favorite, Verrilli’s - Brats, Bavarian pretzels, potato pancakes and their famous Spudnuts (potato donuts with yummy toppings) and non-alcoholic drinks. This fun evening is open to the public, and we encourage you to invite everyone you know! Tickets here: 

HALLOWEEN CONCERT Saturday, October 26 at 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Madison.  

It’s back! The family friendly bi-annual Halloween Concert presented by Harmonium Choral Society and Grace Community Music. Admission is a freewill donation at the door to help defray costs. Please also bring a non-perishable food donation if you can. The concert is appropriate for ages 3 and up, and costumes are welcome. Reception follows.  

DECEMBER 2024

FIRST NIGHT MORRIS performances on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Morristown.

JANUARY 2025

Violins of Hope: Singing Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms in collaboration with the New Jersey Youth Symphony and New Jersey Youth Chorus. Sunday afternoon, January 12, NJPAC in Newark, NJ.

FEBRUARY

BROADWAY CABARET fundraiser Saturday, February 8 at 7 p.m., Ukrainian American Cultural Center, Whippany, NJ.

If you have accessibility needs, questions, or concerns, please contact us two weeks prior to the performance you wish to attend, and we will assist you in the best manner we have available. Contact us at (973) 538-6969. Harmonium Choral Society is dedicated to ensuring that all of our patrons are able to enjoy the arts equally.

Harmonium Choral Society is a participating arts organization that offers free tickets through the Families First Discovery Program. https://www.nj.gov/state/njsca/discoverypass/index.shtml

Funding has been made possible in part by Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner of the National Endowment for the Arts.

ABOUT HARMONIUM CHORAL SOCIETY

One of New Jersey's leading choral arts organizations, the 100-voice chorus is directed by Dr. Anne Matlack and based in Morris County. Harmonium is widely recognized for its eclectic programming, choral excellence, and community spirit. To advance the choral arts, Harmonium has commissioned new works and has sponsored a high school composition contest for over twenty-seven years. A subset of the chorus performs in schools and senior living facilities.

Learn more at www.Harmonium.org.