Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg presents Soprano Aine Hakamatsuka with accompanist Michael Hey – Aine Hakamatsuka is a New York-based soprano who has been described by the Observer as a “pearly soprano” and by The New York Times as having “loads of personality.” Michael Hey is described as “scintillating” and “tremendously virtuosic” (The Straits Times, Singapore). Hey has established himself as a reputable concert organist in the U.S. and abroad. A Happy Hour Concert – Wine and snacks 5:45 – 6:45.
Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (February 2 is the correct date, not 2-9 as listed on the brochure.) Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg presents organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez – Ramírez enjoys a busy global performing schedule that takes him to major music festivals, churches and cathedrals, concert halls (from Russia to major venues throughout Europe and the U.S.), universities, and, as a juror, to international competitions. In December 2017, Raúl Prieto Ramírez was appointed the San Diego Civic Organist and Artistic Director of the Spreckels Organ Society. A reception follows the concert.
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill presents the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestras. Free.
Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Arts on the Square presents APOLLO5 at Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Second Street, Harrisburg. Renowned for their commanding vocals and unique sound, this critically acclaimed British vocal ensemble demonstrates how impressive five voices alone can be, showcasing jazz, pop, classical, and early sacred music. As part of the VOCES8 Foundation and operating from the VOCES8 Centre in the heart of London, APOLLO5 is committed to sharing the joy of music far and wide. Tickets: $40 Preferred Seating; $30 General Seating; $15 Student (ID required). Purchase tickets in advance at www.marketsquarechurch.org/event-details/apollo5 or at the door. Free parking in the adjacent Market Square Garage. Information at https://www.marketsquarechurch.org/concerts.
Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30 p,m, First United Methodist Church, 64 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey presents organist/harpsichordist Theodore Davis. A free-will offering will be received.
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 4 p.m. Fine Arts at First Lutheran, 21 S. Bedford Street, Carlisle presents Knock on Wood Marimba Band.
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 3;00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill presents “The Three Pianists: Mark Hayes, Joel Raney and Joseph Martin” with the Trinity Concert Choir. Join three of the world’s top performers and composers of sacred and secular music together with Trinity’s outstanding Concert Choir. Free.
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg presents flutist Jocelyn Goranson and pianist Daniel Glessner in recital. Jocelyn Goranson is Instructor of Flute at Messiah University and a Contributing Faculty Flute Instructor and Faculty Wind Quintet member at Dickinson College. She has been featured as a concerto soloist with the New Mexico Symphony and other ensembles throughout the mid-Atlantic and Texas. Pianist Daniel Glessner has given solo performances throughout the region. An avid collaborator, he has accompanied numerous recitals at Penn State University and Messiah University and still accompanies many recitals at Messiah, in addition to other local performances. A Reception follows the concert.
Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Arts on the Square presents pianist Junghoon Park at Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Second Street, Harrisburg. Park, a graduate of the University of Maryland, is an award-winning pianist whose diverse repertoire has won him recognition at prestigious competitions and piano festivals. As part of the Maryland State Arts Council’s touring roster, he brings to life works of Bach, Rachmaninoff, and Gershwin on the church’s recently restored Steinway concert grand. Free-will offering. (Suggested donation $15.) Free parking in the adjacent Market Square Garage. Information at https://www.marketsquarechurch.org/concerts.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:00 p,m, First United Methodist Church, 64 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey presents the Hershey Handbell Ensemble. A free-will offering will be received.
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3;00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill presents The Harrisburg Singers present “Music That Feeds the Soul” A concert featuring familiar and inspirational works with a string quartet. Susan Solomon Beckley, director; H. Timothy Koch, accompanist. Trinity Concert Series Patrons get up to (4) free tickets. Non-Patrons pay regular ticket prices.
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Arts on the Square presents the film The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Jason Roberts, organist, at Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Second Street, Harrisburg. The 1923 silent film classic tells the story of the beautiful Gypsy girl Esmeralda and the grotesque bellringer Quasimodo at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. Roberts, organist at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in New York City, is one of the few organists today to master using all the theatrical sounds of a pipe organ to bring cinematic drama to life. This is almost a lost art in our day since new movies have a soundtrack. You may never have this chance again! Tickets: $10 General, $5 student (ID required) may be purchased in advance at www.marketsquarechurch.org/event-details/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-with-jason-roberts-organ or at the door. Free parking in the adjacent Market Square Garage. Information at https://www.marketsquarechurch.org/concerts.
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