Music Makers Wanted
If your child loves to sing, this is the place to be! Many of our singers participate in sports, school musicals and other activities while members in our community youth choir. The choir travels abroad, sings a cappella and accompanied masterworks, and displays a strong passion for singing. ChildrenSong singers often pursue music degrees in college or plan to participate in college choir and feel that they are well-prepared for such experiences.
(856) 471-7664
info@childrensong.org
About us
ChildrenSong of New Jersey
founded and directed by Polly Murray, is a choral music education and performance based program in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Established in 2000, the program serves children in three choirs between the ages of 8 and 18 from Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties. The choir endeavors to enrich the lives of children by providing quality music instruction while attaining the highest level of artistic excellence!
“Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education.” ~Yo-Yo Ma
Learn more about our choirs!
Children’s Choir
The Children’s Choir is for singers in 3rd through 5th grade. Singers learn basic vocal technique, sing in unison and two-parts, study different languages, learn to read the musical score, and how to follow the conductor.
Concert Choir
The Concert Choir is for singers in 6th and 7th grade. Combined with Cantate Singers, this group studies vocal technique, music reading, singing in tune in multiple parts with uniform vocal production more in depth.
Cantate Singers
Cantate Singers is for singers in 8th – 12th grade. This is the most advanced ensemble singing only a cappella music in multiple parts.
ChildrenSong of New Jersey
Upcoming Events
01
World Singing Day Concert
ChildrenSong of New Jersey is performing on Saturday, October 26th.
- $10 Suggested Donation
02
Radio City Rockettes
Join ChildrenSong at Radio City Music Hall prior to the Rockette’s Annual Holiday Spectacular on Sunday, November 17 at Noon. Ticket for the Rockettes must be purchased to see the choir perform.
03
Holiday Sing-Along!
Join in the festivities on December 7th at 3pm at the First United Methodist Church in Vineland for a holiday concert and sing-along. This is a fun event for children and families. No tickets required.
ChildrenSong of New Jersey is available for recording sessions and special events!
Why us
ChildrenSong Singers
perform in amazing places!
- Carnegie Hall
- Lincoln Center
- Radio City Music Hall
- Citizens Bank Park
- Madison Square Garden
Meet Our Director and Accompanist
Polly Murray & Nick Watts
is the founder and Artistic Director of ChildrenSong of New Jersey. Ms. Murray established the ChildrenSong program to provide performance experiences to South Jersey’s young vocalists who may not have access to such opportunities within the school system. In addition to teaching and conducting ensembles, Ms. Murray has presented at numerous music workshops both statewide and internationally. For 25 years, Ms. Murray has developed a well-respected choir performance program.
is the musical accompanist for ChildrenSong of New Jersey since 2007. Mr. Watts has enjoyed an active musical life as a chorister in his church choir and also studied piano, flute, and organ. He has studied music at the Abbey School in Tewkesbury, England as well as Cambridge University and Queen’s College. In addition to his musical endeavors, Mr. Watts holds degrees in music therapy and family therapy. ChildrenSong is extremely fortunate to work with such a talented and dedicated musician!
What our alumni say
“Music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by.” ~ Billy Joel
