Choral Art Society of New Jersey, one of the area’s leading community choral organizations, announces two open rehearsals as preparations begin for its 2026/2027 season. Singers of all ability levels who have choral experience are invited to attend open rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, September 15th and September 22nd. Rehearsals are held in the Chapel of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Attending an open rehearsal is an opportunity to meet members of this very talented, social, growing group of dedicated singers, learn about the Choral Art Society, and consider joining. Interested singers are encouraged to arrive at 7:00 pm on those evenings to complete an interest form, speak with the music director, and borrow music. All voice parts are welcome and no formal auditions are conducted. Questions can be submitted through the group’s website, CASofNJ .
Music Director Seth Velez has planned an exciting and innovative repertoire for the first concert of the season to be held on Sunday, January 24, 2027. The theme is “This Winter Night,” a celebration of the turning of the seasons, with poetry settings focused on the natural beauty of the colder months. The program includes works by John Rutter, Florence Price, Claude Debussy, Johannes Brahms, Ola Gjeilo, Elaine Hagenberg, Franz Schubert, Matthew Culloton, Gustav Nordqvist, and Adolf Lindblad. This collection of shorter works spans a wide range of languages and choral traditions, and promises to have a little bit of something for everyone. The beautiful piano accompaniments will be performed by Choral Art Society accompanist Carol Walker.
If you love to sing, plan to attend one or both of the open rehearsals. We would love to see you there!
Choral Art Society of New Jersey, which originated as The Suburban Symphony Chorus, has been in existence for 64 years and is a group of avocational singers dedicated to the study and performance of the great choral masterpieces, performing works spanning many centuries and styles. It is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose members, with a variety of training and experience levels, share a common joy in singing and community.
Performances made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.