Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Second St., Harrisburg. Festive Sounds: Organ, Brass and Percussion. Organist Tyler Canonico is joined by musicians from Messiah University for this sparkling finale featuring the J. Nedra Schilling Organ. Suggested donation $15. Free parking in the adjacent Market Square Garage.
Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg presents Harmonies of the Divine: A Choral Concert, Solemn Mass - Louis Vierne and Solemn Mass - Charles-Marie Widor. Matthew McMahan, organist and Joseph Garrison, conductor. A gala reception follows the concert..
Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral | 221 N. Front Street, Harrisburg - Music by the River is please to present the C Street Brass from Pittsburgh. This group of five musicians brings the classical world of brass music to the 21st Century in their style and arrangements and are one of the leading brass groups in the country. “C Street is a new sound, look and feel of the modern brass quintet. Highly virtuosic playing a wide variety of styles rolled into an accessible, warm hearted candor which makes for a delightful concert experience." - George Vosburgh, Principal Trumpet, Pittsburgh Symphony. Tickets may be purchased by clicking HERE. General Admission - $25 Students - $5 with ID.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m, Fine Arts at First, First Lutheran Church Bedford & High Streets, Carlisle presents Lebanon Valley College Choir.
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 9 North Main Street, Dover presents The Hershey Handbell Ensemble in concert. The concert is free but an offering will be received.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 29 East Walnut Street, Lancaster presents The Hershey Handbell Ensemble in concert. The concert is free but an offering will be received.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Parmer Hall of Messiah University presents organist Rhonda Sider Edgington in concert.
Central Pennsylvania native Rhonda Sider Edgington brings a creative and eclectic musical voice to the stage. With a diverse repertoire and wide-ranging musical interests, she has garnered praise for her innovative programming, imaginative use of registrations and exhilarating performances. Edgington performs a diverse repertoire for the organ, including 17th-century Northern German music, 19th- and 20th-century French compositions, and contemporary works. Her recitals have engaged audiences across the United States. Ticket prices are $10 for adults; $5 for Messiah University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717- 691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 201 S. Baltimore St. Dillsburg presents Craig Cramer - Organ Concert, a part of "Sons & Daughters Music Series."
Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Music Gettysburg! at the Seminary Chapel 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg presents The Hershey Handbell Ensemble in concert. The concert is free but an offering will be received.
Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 64 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey presents The Hershey Handbell Ensemble in concert. The concert is free but an offering will be received at the door.
Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey presents Bob Nowak’s Anthracite Marimba Ensemble, Cody Gemmel of Bethlehem, Travis Hicks of Newport, Tennessee, Corrine Houtz and James Weist of Ashland, and Michael Ryan of Pottstown. Concert repertoire will include “Bolero,” selections from “Carmen,” March from “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Joplin Rag Medley.” A free-will offering will be received. Handicapped parking and an elevator are available. Derry Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Worship services are held on Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 am and Tuesdays at 6 pm in the Chapel. For more information, call the church office at 717-533-9667 or visit derrypres.org.
Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg presents Organist Nathan Laube, Associate Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music and an International Consultant in Organ Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the United Kingdom. His extensive international career takes him continually to major concert venues and festivals worldwide. Known for his brilliant playing, gracious demeanor, and creative programming of repertoire spanning five centuries (including his virtuoso transcriptions of orchestral works), Mr. Laube has earned high praise from critics and peers alike. A gala reception follows the concert.
Sunday, May 12, 4:00 p.m. Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg presents Messiah University Concert Choir – Dr. Joy Meade, conductor. The Concert Choir is the premiere vocal ensemble at Messiah University and serves as an ambassador of the university through national and international concert performances. The choir regularly collaborates with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra on its Masterworks Series and maintains an active recording schedule. Concert Choir performances are characterized by a diverse repertoire that spans from the Renaissance to the present day and encompasses sacred and secular works. Refreshments follow the service.
Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 E Derry Road, Hershey presents The King’s Brass.
Wednesdays, June 12, 19, and 26 at 7:00 p.m. The Mount Grenta Organ series presents rising star organists Alexander Leonardi (Curtis), Abigail Wood (Syracuse), and Jacob Gruss (Juilliard) respectively, at Mt Gretna UMC on the 4-manual Allen organ previously owned by Walter McAnney and Peter Hewitt. Donation of $5 suggested for entry.
Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 E Derry Road, Hershey presents Thomas Pandolfi, pianist.
Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 64 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey presents Rizzetta’s Tones, an American-Celtic Band. A free-will offering will be received.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 E Derry Road, Hershey presents Christmas concert featuring Derry Church’s Sanctuary Choir, Derry Ringers and orchestra
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