Morristown|Featured Event
Imperial Brass Presents: A Christmas Herald with Special Guest New Jersey Youth Chorus
Make your holidays shine with a festive evening of music with Imperial Brass, a British-style brass band, and special guest Camerata & Cor Amici of the New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC). These accomplished musicians will bring an evening of brass and choral holiday music on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Morristown.
The program features brass band holiday repertoire such as Christmas Herald by Philip Sparke, and “The Wonder of Christmas” by Peter Graham, and arranged renditions of seasonal favorites like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You,” arranged for brass by Frank Bernaerts, and Irving Berlin's classic White Christmas, arranged by Mark Freeh.
Th concert takes place at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, where Imperial Brass recorded its latest album A Symphony of Marches and Songs in 2023. The stone building, featuring Romanesque Revival architecture, with a stunning coffered ceiling and works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, was built in 1893-94 and underwent major renovations in 2015-16, which have opened up some of the original elements of the building. The beautiful stained glass windows include the Washington Window, which depicts General George Washington receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion during an outdoor service.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Imperial Brass has delighted audiences across New Jersey for over 30 years. Known for their vibrant and versatile performances, the band has appeared at venues such as Ocean Grove’s Great Auditorium and the Montclair Citadel. Their repertoire spans traditional brass band classics and imaginative arrangements of popular music. The band is led by Ron Waiksnoris, a renowned conductor and former musical director of the New York Staff Band. In November 2025 Imperial Brass was awarded 1st place in the Challenge Section of the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships.
The New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC), a program of Wharton Arts, is an auditioned choral program for students in grades 3–12 that fosters musical excellence, collaboration, and a lifelong love of singing. Under the direction of Daniel Malloy and accompanied by Andrew Macirowski, the performance will feature NJYC’s boys’ ensembles: Cor Amici, for boys in grades 6–8 with changing voices, which emphasizes healthy vocal development and foundational musicianship, and Camerata, for boys in grades 9–12, an advanced ensemble offering rigorous training through diverse repertoire that builds artistry, leadership, and ensemble skills. For more information, visit NJYC.org.