New Jersey MasterChorale

The New Jersey MasterChorale (NJMC) is a regional, symphonic choir comprised of 70 singers with various backgrounds from the greater South Jersey and Philadelphia areas. The group is a community choir offered as part of the Music Ministry of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church (HUMC) in Haddonfield, NJ, and has performed major choral works with orchestral accompaniment of the highest quality since its beginnings as the HUMC Oratorio Choir in 1974.  


Illuminare // December 2024


Concerts and Rehearsal

Under the leadership of Dr. Jason Vodicka, Artistic Director, and Matthew Smith, rehearsal and concert accompanist, NJMC presents two concerts per year, one in December and one in the spring, in collaboration with musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Friends, along with nationally renowned vocal soloists. 

NJMC rehearsals resume September 12: Thursday 6:30 - 8:00pm || HUMC Music Suite

*There are occasional Saturday morning rehearsals. 

Reconciliation || Spring 2024 Concert

Watch the concert above and click below for the concert program.

Meet Our Directors

Jason Vodicka, DMA

New Jersey Master Chorale is delighted to have Jason Vodicka, DMA, as Artistic Director. Dr. Vodicka is Chair of the Music Education Department at Westminster Choir College and was formerly director of the Harrisburg Choral Society, among many other qualifications.  

Matthew Smith serves as the Organist and Choir Master at Haddonfield United Methodist Church. Matt graduated in May 2017 with a Master of Music degree in Organ Performance from Westminster Choir College. He was awarded First Place at the Joan Lippincott Competition for Excellence in Organ Performance at Westminster Choir College in February 2017 and continues to perform recitals on piano and organ in various places.

Matt Smith, Organist and Choirmaster

Music Events and Concerts 2024-25 (click to download the schedule of events)

Watch Previous Concerts

Joyful & Triumphant // 2023 Christmas Concert

Awake, My Soul // 2023 Spring Concert

How to Support NJ MasterChorale

On the Haddonfield UMC Online Give page, please select the fund “Friends of Music” to support the mission of NJ MasterChorale.

Photos from the Christmas Concert in 2021