A Spotless Rose

New Jersey Chamber Singers
is proud to present a winter program entitled
A Spotless Rose
 This concert will transport audiences into a magical winter landscape through a concert experience that heightens the senses, soothes the spirit and awakens the imagination.
In addition to traditional carols, the program will feature
Morten Lauridsen’s Les Chansons Des Roses

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What is "Baroque"?

What was the Baroque Era? Here are some quick facts that will give you a brief idea.

• Baroque is a term that comes from the Portuguese word barroco which means an "oddly shaped pearl".

• The Baroque period was an elaborate and ornamental time in music, architecture & art.

• We now use the term Baroque to refer to Western European music written around the years 1600-1750.

• The Baroque era took place between the Renaissance and the Classical eras.

• A major development during the Baroque era was the idea of tonality, or having a tone center.

• Another development was counterpoint -two independent musical lines played at the same time.

• Basso continuo gave the harmonic and rhythmic foundation to an ensemble. The "continuo" typically consisted of, but was not limited to, harpsichord and cello. The musicians in the continuo team would read numbers, or figured bass, that provided them the structure of the music. They were then allowed freedom to improvise and add other motives from the other parts.  

Come to our concerts and enjoy the Baroque music of Buxtehude, Bach and Monteverdi!

For more information about the Baroque Period in music: The Baroque Period

For information about the New Jersey Chamber Singers & Tickets to our upcoming concerts: NJCS

To support NJCS: Support NJCS

Dietrich Buxtehude

                Dietrich Buxtehude is a name that may not be very familiar but it is a name that is very significant in the history of Baroque music. Information about Buxtehude’s birth and childhood is unclear, though 1637 is given as the year of his birth. Most of his career was spent in Lubeck , Germany as the organist at St. Mary’s Church. He was employed there from 1668 until he died in 1707. During his time at St. Mary’s, Buxtehude grew famous. He attracted an audience from quite a distance around, including George Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach. 

                

                Buxtehude’s compositions include many preludes for organ, fugues, toccatas, and suites for harpsichord, several violin sonatas and other chamber works, and various choral settings. Membra Jesu Nostri is on one of the largest of his choral works, a setting of biblical and poetic texts referring to the body of Christ on the Cross. Membra Jesu Nostri is the main feature of the New Jersey Chamber Singers program on May 17^th & 18^th 2014.

The man himself: Dietrich Buxtehude

• For a timeline of Buxtehude’s life please click here: International Dieterich Buxtehude Society

• To help support the NJCS in our Indiegogo Campaign click here: Baroque Feast

• For tickets and more information about NJCS click here: Tickets                          

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[Members of NJCS rehearsing]

Here we are with concert season approaching! As we eagerly anticipate our upcoming performances, we are calling on you to get involved. How can you get involved?

1. Support NJCS in our Indiegogo Campaign by giving! We value excellence and beauty in classical music. Keep the music alive and support the arts by supporting us. Follow the link to NJCS Indiegogo to for details about how you can give. Our campaign is only for a short period of time so act now to be a part!
                                                             NJCS Indiegogo Campaign

2. Have your ad published in our beautiful concert program! Advertise your business or show support for NJCS. Please check out the pages at the end of this post to see how it's done!

3. Purchase tickets for our upcoming concerts! Our performances are May 17th & 18th, 2014. Our program focuses on early music, including works by Buxtehude, Monteverdi and Bach. Please visit our website for more ticket information. Tickets

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Inspiration

Take a look at the mission of the New Jersey Chamber Singers. The Mission reads as follows:

"New Jersey Chamber Singers seeks to engage, enrich, and inspire New Jersey audiences through the performance of high-quality choral music."

Today I want to focus on the word "Inspire". How have you been inspired by music? What performance left you quiet, holding your breath, not daring to let go of that beautiful moment? Or perhaps you left the concert hall singing a melody that continued to keep you awake all night! Maybe there was a particular music teacher who was particularly helpful in developing your love for music.

Take a moment to share with us what has inspired you musically! Also, please join us for our upcoming concerts to share in some beautiful music that inspires us.

For more information on the NJCS, please visit our website: About NJCS


New Jersey Chamber Singers seeks to engage, enrich and inspire New Jersey audiences through the performance of high-quality choral music.

Take Note!

As Spring approaches, concert time is here! Please take note of the New Jersey Chamber Singer's upcoming concerts. 

For information about the New Jersey Chamber Singers: NJCS

For ticket information: Ticket info

Stay tuned for more updates and information!

Our Mission

Welcome to our Chamber! New Jersey Chamber Singers seeks to engage, enrich and inspire New Jersey audiences through the performance of high-quality choral music.