Join the Somerset Hills Chorus

as we celebrate

The Music of the Silver Screen

A Message from Artistic Director, Stephen Sands

Dear Singing Friends!

We are excited to invite you to be part of our final choral concert of the 24-25 season, Music of the Silver Screen. This spring, we will explore the rich and evocative choral music featured in beloved films and TV shows, bringing cinematic soundscapes to life in an exhilarating live performance.

Our chorus welcomes singers of all levels who share a passion for choral music. Whether you are a seasoned vocalist or someone looking to rekindle your love of singing, this concert offers a wonderful opportunity to make music in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Rehearsals - Mondays
- Start Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Location: Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, Basking Ridge, NJ

Concert Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: The Pingry School Hauser Auditorium, Basking Ridge

About the Program:
This program will feature breathtaking choral works from some of the most iconic film and TV scores. From sweeping orchestral themes to intimate vocal moments, the music will transport performers and audiences alike through the magic of cinema and TV.

How to Join:
We would love to have you sing with us! No formal audition is required—just a willingness to commit to rehearsals and bring your enthusiasm for making great music together.

We look forward to making music with you and celebrating the power of song in film. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable performance!

Warmly,
Stephen Sands
Artistic Director
Music in the Somerset Hills

Raise your voice!

Our chorus is open to anyone aged 14 and up, with or without experience, and no audition is necessary to participate. The Somerset Hills Chorus is part of Music in the Somerset Hills (MISH), a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide musical experiences of the highest quality to people who live and work in the Somerset Hills and the surrounding communities. Developed to help all music enthusiasts become better singers in a supportive yet challenging environment, every effort is made to ensure everyone is comfortable with the music.

For each performance cycle, we kindly ask that participants make a suggested donation to MISH of $200. This contribution to our 501(c)(3) organization helps offset the costs of section leaders, rehearsal accompanists, sheet music, space rentals, professional instrumentalists, and production. Chorus members are also expected to actively participate in promoting our concerts to family, friends, and organizations in the area. Students between the ages of 14–22 may participate for no donation but are encouraged to offer tickets to family and friends whenever possible.

About our Chorus

The Somerset Hills Chorus (SHC) was developed to help all those who love to sing become better musicians in a supportive yet challenging environment. Open to anyone aged 14 and up, with or without experience, our model enables local amateur singers to perform extraordinary repertoire alongside more seasoned professionals in fine venues within and around the Somerset Hills region of New Jersey. Led by Maestro Stephen Sands, the SHC has given a number of concerts throughout the years, including the Vivaldi Gloria; two major works by Handel – Semele and Messiah; a centenary concert of works by Benjamin Britten; a jazz concert of works by George Shearing; the Fauré Requiem; Bach’s St. John Passion, as well as his Magnificat; Mozart’s Requiem; Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy; Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana; Beethoven’s 9th Symphony; and James Whitbourn’s Annelies.