Angelus Chorus
Who We Are
The Angelus Chorus is a volunteer non-profit community chorus whose purpose is to enrich, educate and entertain the communities of Cape May County by providing opportunities to individuals who enjoy singing in an adult group setting and bringing musical enjoyment to others.
Joining the Angelus Chorus - no audition necessary
Our History
The Angelus Chorus was founded in 1965 as part of the now-defunct Angelus Convalescent Home, which once stood tall at 314 East Pine Ave near the Wildwood Boardwalk. The center was largely run by nuns tasked with caring for those of advanced age..
A choral group was founded to bring joy to the residents and to spread the joy of music across the county. The group lives on as a nonprofit, even though the Angelus Convalescent Home was demolished to make way for a parking lot.
Angelus Chorus Scholarship
2026 Scholarship Opportunity
The Angelus Chorus, a non-profit, all volunteer community choral group, is offering a scholarship to high school senior students in Cape May county seeking to develop a career in music or the arts, this year. This is a one year, $1000.00 scholarship, that will be awarded to a graduating senior attending college in the fall to study vocal or choral music or the performing arts. Students involved with drama or musical theatre will also qualify for this award.
The award recipient will be selected by a committee of the chorus, based on the students’ personal statements, transcript and letters of recommendation.
All applications and supporting materials should be submitted by email, or be postmarked no later than April 10, 2026. Applications must include all required supporting documents to be accepted for consideration; the award recipient will be announced on the 24th of April.
Download 2026 Scholarship Application
Memorial Day 2024 in Avalon, NJ
2025 Scholarship Winner
Honoring our Veterans, November 11
Concert schedule
Click on the thumbnail image to download our flyer. Concerts are also listed below. Admission is free. See you there!
Concert Theme: The American Spirit
Sunday May 3, 2026 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church at 3:00 PM
Our Talented Artistic Team.
Ruthann Waldie - Director
Ruthann Waldie is a transplant to Wildwood, New Jersey. She is a graduate of West Chester University with a degree in Music Education. Ruthann spent 22 years as a music teacher in the Garnet Valley School District directing a chorus that grew to 235 high school students as well as directing and producing the high school musicals. She also was the musical director for several community theater groups.
She started the Garnet Valley Community Chorus in Glen Mills, Pa which later became the West Chester Area Community Chorus. Prior to moving to Wildwood, Ruthann directed the Hershey’s Mill Singers, a 70 member chorus in West Chester. Ruthann is also an accomplished pianist and vocalist and has served as an accompanist and soloist for many church and community choirs.
Ruthann and her husband George have 2 adult children, who are both accomplished musicians. They have 5 grandchildren. Ruthann is very excited to be leading the Angelus Chorus!
June Batz - Accompanist
June has been a church musician since 1970. She has been Director of Music and Organist at Wells Presbyterian Church in Avalon, NJ as well as the Organist/Choir Director at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Stone Harbor, NJ. She is currently the organist at First United Methodist Church in Cape May Court House.
In addition to church music, June has played piano in pit orchestra for musicals at Williamstown High School.
June is married to Lt. Col. Raymond Batz, and has lived in Cape May Court House for the past 24 years. She is a proud mother of 4, and grandmother of 10.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER?
Come out to a Monday Rehearsal in September or January.
First United Methodist Church of CMCH
1 Church St., Cape May Ct House., NJ.
No Auditions - Everyone welcome.
For more information email us at
Angeluscommunitysingers@gmail.com