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Saturday, November 8, 2008—7:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, presents The American Boychoir. Donations accepted. 737-8635 www.trinitycamphill.org Celebrating its Seventieth Anniversary season, The American Boychoir, under the direction of Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, is regarded as the United States’ premier concert boys’ choir and one of the finest boychoirs in the world. It continues to dazzle audiences with its unique blend of musical sophistication, effervescent spirit and ensemble virtuosity. Boys from grades 4 through 8, reflecting the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of our nation - come from nine states and four foreign countries to pursue a rigorous musical and academic curriculum at The American Boychoir School, the only non-sectarian boys’ choir school in the nation.
Sunday, November 9, 2008—7:00 PM
First Lutheran Church, corner of High and Bedford Streets, Carlisle, Fine Arts at First Artist Series presents BRETHREN: MEN IN MUSIC, a vocal ensemble comprised of active-duty military musicians, businessmen, and church musicians from the Washington D.C. area. The mission of these professional male vocalists is to gather with a Christian heart to make music their ministry. Selections will include chamber music, traditional hymns, contemporary popular music, and patriotic standards honoring Veterans Day. Donations accepted. For more information, visit www.firstlutherancarlisle.org , call the church, 717-249-3310, or visit www.brethrengroup.com .
Friday, November 14, 2008—7:30 PM
Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 North Third Street, Harrisburg presents "Six of One: a half-dozen of the others" a benefit concert for Downtown Daily Bread. Six area organists will combine their talents on the mighty pipe organ. The six organists serve churches that support Downtown Daily Bread: Suzanne Klinedinst (Mechanicsburg Presbyterian), Eric Riley (Market Square Presbyterian), Helen Anthony (Derry Presbyterian), Chelsea Barton (Organ scholar at Pine Street Presbyterian), Michael Shoemaker (St. Stephen's Cathedral), and Thomas Clark-Jones (Pine Street Presbyterian). Admission is free and an offering will be received.
Sunday, November 16, 2008—4:00 PM
Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, 101 North Twenty-third Street, Camp Hill, PA. Popcorn Hat Players present the classic fairy tale, “Rapunzel”. A free-will offering will be received. (717) 737-0488 www.thechpc.org
Sunday, November 30, 2008—4:00 PM
Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 124 Broadway, Hanover, presents At the Manger, a concert by Jubilate! Choral ensemble, Dr. Robert C. Lau, Artistic Director. Works by Lauridsen, Rutter, Wood and Vaughan Williams. Freewill offering.
Saturday, December 6, 2008—7:00 PM
Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 2523 Pine Grove Road, York presents the Hershey Handbell Ensemble in concert. The program is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received.
Saturday, December 6, 2008—7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Market Street, York, presents At the Manger, a concert by Jubilate! Choral Ensemble, Dr. Robert C. Lau, Artistic Director. Works by Lauridsen, Rutter, Wood and Vaughan Williams. Freewill offering.
Sunday, December 7, 2008—8:30 & 11:00 AM Worship Services
Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, 101 North Twenty-third Street, Camp Hill, PA. CHPC Singing Choirs present Music for Advent & Christmas David Binkley, Organist/Choirmaster.
Saturday, December 13, 2008—12:00 PM
Strawberry Square Shopping Complex, 11 North third Street, Harrisburg presents the Hershey Handbell Ensemble in concert. The program is free and open to the public.
Sunday, December 14, 2008—8:30 & 11:00 AM Worship Services
Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, 101 North Twenty-third Street, Camp Hill, PA. CHPC Brass Choir presents Music for Advent & Christmas David R. Getz, conductor.
Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 North Third Street, Harrisburg presents "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" with Brass Choir. Admission is free and an offering will be received at the door.
Sunday, December 14, 2008—4:00 PM
Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, 228 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, presents At the Manger, a concert by Jubilate! Choral Ensemble, Dr. Robert C. Lau, Artistic Director. Works by Lauridsen, Rutter, Wood and Vaughan Williams. Freewill offering.
Sunday, December 14, 2008—4:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, presents the Trinity Christmas Celebration (combined choirs, bells and orchestra including Poulenc’s Gloria.) Early seating advised. Donations accepted. 737-8635 www.trinitycamphill.org
Sunday, December 14, 2008—4:00 PM
Zion Lutheran Church, 265 North Enola Drive, Enola, PA, presents “A Candlelight Organ Recital and Carol Sing” with Organist Todd Davis, Director of Music-Organist of Christ Lutheran Church in York, PA. Reception to follow. (717) 732-9652 www.zionelca.org
Sunday, December 21, 2008—4:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, and The Susquehanna Chorale presents “A Candlelight Christmas” Linda Tedford, director. Tickets: $22 (214-ARTS) or at the door; Trinity Patrons - $10. 737-8635 www.trinitycamphill.org
Sunday, January 25, 2009—3:00 PM
First United Methodist Church, 64 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey presents the Covington String Quartet in concert. Donations are accepted. www.fumc-hershey.org 717-533-9668 music@firstumchershey.org .
Sunday, February 8, 2009—4:00 PM
Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, 101 North Twenty-third Street, Camp Hill, PA. CHPC Youth Perform A free-will offering will be received. (717) 737-0488 www.thechpc.org
Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 North Third Street, Harrisburg presents organist Thomas Clark-Jones in concert. A suggested donation of $5.00 will be received at the door.
Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 North Third Street, Harrisburg presents organist Anthony Ciucci in a Lenten Recital. The recital will be followed by a soup and bread lunch at a cost of $3 to benefit Downtown Daily Bread.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009—12:15 PM
Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 North Third Street, Harrisburg presents organist David Binkley in a Lenten Recital. The recital will be followed by a soup and bread lunch at a cost of $3 to benefit Downtown Daily Bread.
Sunday, March 15, 2009—3:00 PM
First Lutheran Church, corner of High and Bedford Streets, Carlisle presents the Eaken Piano Trio. For more information, call the church, 717-249-3310, or visit www.firstlutherancarlisle.org .
Wednesday, March 18, 2009—12:10 PM
Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 North Third Street, Harrisburg presents organist Nicholas Basehore in a Lenten Recital. The recital will be followed by a soup and bread lunch at a cost of $3 to benefit Downtown Daily Bread.
Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 North Third Street, Harrisburg presents three Cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach. Solo Cantatas 82 & 56 will be sung by baritone soloist Jonathan Hays. The church Chamber Choir with soloists Courtney Gray, Kenneth Bateman and Mr. Hays will sing Cantata 29. A suggested donation of $5.00 will be received at the door.