Friday, September 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00) — St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 1879 Applewood Drive Orefield, PA presents Daniel Brondel from St. Patrick's Cathedral NYC in concert to dedicate the new Walker Organ. For more information contact Mark O'Hearn 610-395-2876 extension 7. Festive reception to follow in the Parish Hall.
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. — St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut Street, Hanover presents organist Tyler Canonico-Dilley in recital. The Austin organ is one of the ten largest pipe organs in the world with 14,470 pipes, 238 ranks and 335 drawknobs. The organ includes a 198-bell carillon system. A full stop list and description of the organ can be found on the church website - www.stmattlutheran.org. Parking is available at the rear of the church. More information on the concert programs can be found on the church website - www.stmattlutheran.org. Tickets are not required for this concert, but a free-will offering will be taken to assist with concert costs. The doors open at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow the program.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. — First United Methodist Church, 64 W Chocolate Ave Hershey presents organist Dr. Gail Archer in recital.
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. — Music at Pine Street, Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 301 N Third St, Harrisburg presents Organist David Higgs, one of America's leading concert organists and serves as the Minehan Family Professor of Organ and Chair of the Organ Department at the Eastman School of Music. An internationally acclaimed performer, he has appeared throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and has inaugurated major instruments in prominent concert halls and cathedrals. A distinguished teacher and recording artist, Higgs has served on the Eastman faculty since 1992 and is widely recognized for his artistry, musicianship, and influence on a generation of organists. Join us for a reception following the concert
Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. — Music, Gettysburg! announces a very special free Haunted Halloween Concert featuring internationally acclaimed organist Peggy Haas Howell on at the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Chapel. The evening promises to be a memorable celebration of Halloween through music and storytelling, featuring Rachel Laurin’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow for organ and narrator, along with works by Bach, Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Williams, Louis Vierne, and Henri Mulet. Ms. Howell will be joined by local musicians and singers, including members of the Gettysburg Choral Society and Gettysburg Children’s Choir. The concert will also showcase the magnificent Andover Organ, Opus 84, and admission is free, with a freewill offering.
Sunday, November 29, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. — Music at Pine Street, Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 301 N Third St, Harrisburg presents the Erinys String Quartet, founded in 2018 at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and brings together musicians with roots in Estonia, Lithuania, Greece, Finland, and the United States. Since 2025, the ensemble has served as the graduate string quartet-in-residence at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Winner of First Prize at the 2025 Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition, the quartet has also earned top honors at major international competitions and is rapidly gaining recognition on concert stages throughout Europe and North America. Join us for a reception following the concert.
Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. — First UMC, 64 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey presents the Hershey Handbell Ensemble, an auditioned community handbell choir based in south-central Pennsylvania brings together skilled ringers dedicated to advancing the art of handbell performance through education, artistry, and community engagement. The group plays on seven and a half octaves of bells (the largest range available along with chimes, and various other instruments. The concert is free with a free-will offering at the door.
Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. — Music at Pine Street, Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 301 N Third St, Harrisburg presents A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a beloved MAPS tradition. This uplifting service of scripture and song traces the sacred journey from ancient prophecy to the joyous celebration of Christ’s birth. Featuring readers of all ages, the program weaves together timeless texts and stirring music in the majestic sanctuary of Pine Street. The Pine Street Chancel Choir, under the direction of Joseph Garrison, is joined by guest organist Matthew McMahan, a brass quintet, and percussion for a moving and memorable evening of worship and wonder. Join us for a reception following the service.
Sunday, February 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. — Music at Pine Street, Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 301 N Third St, Harrisburg presents Organist Damin Spritzer, Associate Professor of Organ and Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma. An internationally acclaimed recitalist, she has performed throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and the Middle East, appearing at notable venues including the Nikolaikirche, Wells Cathedral, and the Meyerson Symphony Center. A distinguished recording artist and scholar of historic organ music, she has received widespread critical acclaim for her recordings, and her research on composer René Louis Becker has helped bring renewed attention to this important repertoire. Join us for a reception following the concert.
Sunday, April 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. — Music at Pine Street, Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 301 N Third St, Harrisburg presents a Hymn Sing, with organist Bruce Neswick, Co-sponsored by the Harrisburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Bruce Neswick is one of America's most respected church musicians, known for his work as an organ recitalist, conductor, composer, and leader of congregational song. He has served on the faculties of leading institutions and as a musician at prominent churches and cathedrals across the country. Widely recognized for his engaging approach to hymnody and worship, Neswick is a frequent presenter for churches and chapters of the American Guild of Organists and is celebrated for inspiring congregations through the rich tradition of sacred music. Join us for a reception following the hymn sing.
Sunday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. — Music at Pine Street, Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 301 N Third St, Harrisburg presents Hershey Handbell Ensemble, an auditioned community handbell choir based in south-central Pennsylvania. Founded in 2004, the ensemble brings together skilled ringers dedicated to advancing the art of handbell performance through education, artistry, and community engagement. Performing a wide range of repertoire on an extensive collection of handbells and hand chimes, the ensemble has earned a reputation for musical excellence throughout the region. The Hershey Handbell Ensemble is directed by Dr. Shawn Gingrich. Join us for a reception following the concert.
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