Area Events
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. —THE BALTIMORE CONSORT will perform for the Fine Arts at First Artist Series at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle on Sunday, October 25 at 3 P.M. The internationally- acclaimed early music ensemble has earned recognition as the Top Classical Crossover Artist of the Year by Billboard Magazine. They will present a program entitled “Crossing to the New World: Early and Traditional Music in the British Isles, France, and North America.” The rich trove of music brought by settlers to the New World will be featured on flute and fife, recorder and whistle, cittern, viol, rebec, lute, bandora, crumhorn, bagpipes, and gemshorn. Joining the musicians will be Danielle Svonavec, guest soprano, and Millennium of Music host, Robert Aubry Davis, as narrator. Visit their website: www.baltimoreconsort.com . The concert is free and open to the public with a reception following the performance to greet the artists. The church is located at 21 S. Bedford St. in Carlisle. (use 100 East High Street for GPS routing) Call 717-249-3310 or visit www.firstlutherancarlisle.org to learn more.
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 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. — Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey presents Big Sky Quartet, an award-winning folk/roots band known for its moving melodies, glowing three-part harmonies, and uplifting live concerts in concert. The concert is part of the church’s 2026-27 Arts Alive cultural series. A free will offering will be received. Handicapped parking and an elevator are available. Big Sky has been creating and performing original music together for over fifteen years. Named Best Trio (2019) and Best Folk Band (2021) by the Central PA Music Awards, the band is known and loved for its joyful melodies, and truly uplifting live performances. Big Sky Quartet was also awarded Best Album in 2021 for their latest release, Red Fire Rising, featuring original songs written by Sarah Fiore. The Arts Alive season will continue at 3 pm Sunday, December 3 with Derry’s annual holiday concert featuring the breathtaking Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah. Brought to life by Derry’s Sanctuary Choir with orchestra, this is the perfect way to celebrate the joy and wonder of the Christmas season. Derry Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Worship services are held on Sundays at 8:00 am in the Chapel and 10:30 am in the Sanctuary and live streaming, and on Tuesdays at 6 pm. For more information, call the church office at 717-533-9667 or visit derrypres.org.
Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 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, March 21, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. — First UMC, 64 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey presents the Lebanon Valley College Choirs in concert. The concert is free with a free-will offering at the door.
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.
Friday, April 23, 2027 at 7:30 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, 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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