World-Class Chamber Music in a Welcoming Environment, Right Here in Southern New Jersey
The West Jersey Chamber Music Society has been bringing affordable, classical music performances to audiences in Southern New Jersey for 39 years. Our professional musicians – orchestra and choir – bring their amazing skills and sense of style to the works of leading composers from the U.S. and Europe.
We offer special perks for Season ticket holders, and children are always welcome to attend free of charge.
Here’s what our happy audience members say about some of our recent concerts:
Music by Teens for Teens
Sunday, October 28, 2018, 7:30pm
Works by Composers in Their Teens. West Jersy Chamber Symphony. Family concert. Mozart, Schubert & Mendelssohn
Igor Szwec, Violin; Evan Ocheret, Oboe;
Elizabeth Thompson, Cello Details
Songs of Yuletide Joy!
Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 8:00pm
Carols, Songs, and Celebrations, Old and New with West Jersey Chamber Chorale
Works by Ord, Lockwood,
Walton, Thoburn, Eret, Clarks & Praetorius. Details
Music Transcends
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 7.30pm
Composers Who Overcame Extraordinary Challenges To Bring Their Music into Being
Arcadian Trio performs Shostakovich, Zemlinsky, Baker & Premiere by Kile Smith followed by meet-the-musicians reception. Details
City Called Heaven
Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 7:30pm
Music of the Journey to and Life in Heaven
Featuring Rutter’s “Te Deum”. WJ Chamber Chorale & Orchestra. First Presbyterian Church Adult & Chapel Choirs Details

Special Event
Make It a Night – Christmas Party
All Members & Their Families Are Welcome
Saturday, December 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Come early to enjoy delicious desserts and refreshments. Also enter our raffle for fabulous Holiday Baskets









- Mr. Harry Knowles
- Mary & William Mueller
- The Knowlton Foundation
- Dr. Lucy Rorke-Adams
- Drs. Polly & Roger Graham
- Mr. & Mrs. Ken Eshelman
- Dr. & Mrs. Stanley Lane
- Mr. & Mrs. Frank Giordano
- Barbara & Michael Devine
- Vickie & Roy Sewell
- Barbara M. Jordan
- Mr. & Mrs. Elaine Shelden

Funding is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts through a grant to the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders. WJCMS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our Artistic Director

Joel Krott
The commitment to these high standards in music begins with Artistic Director Joel Krott. A graduate of the Philadelphia Music Academy, Mr. Krott has studied and traveled throughout Europe, including extensive musical research with renowned masters from the Royal Conservatory of Copenhagen and the Vienna Conservatory. He has expertly and graciously guided the West Jersey Chamber Music Society ensemble from its inception in 1980, creating 38 seasons of music that challenge and inspire both supporters and musicians.