In 1965, Ars Musica began as a small community chorus. Now in its fifth decade, Ars Musica continues to offer singers the opportunity to perform a wide variety of great music. Our concerts, which take place in one of Northern New Jersey%u2019s most beautiful venues, West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, frequently feature instrumentalists and/or soloists from the rosters of the Metropolitan area%u2019s renowned opera companies and professional symphony orchestras.
Recognized as one of the most accomplished choruses in the area, the chorus has regularly been invited to perform as guest artist in such venues as Carnegie Hall (with Opera Orchestra of New York), Columbia University%u2019s landmark St. Paul%u2019s Chapel, and St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Paterson, NJ. Since 1989, the Chorale has traveled abroad in alternate summers, performing throughout Europe and Great Britain, and recently in St. Petersburg, Russia. A highlight of Ars Musica%u2019s tour of Austria in 2006, Mozart%u2019s commemorative year, was the group%u2019s participation in the Salzburg Choral Festival.
Our performances adhere to the highest standards, as we continue to dedicate ourselves to upholding the heritage of greatness and beauty in choral music. Our rehearsals are distinguished by a genuine sense of camaraderie among the members who come together to sing some of the world%u2019s most beautiful choral compositions.
