Moravian University – Department of Music 2024 -2025 Concert Calendar
-for information: 610-861-1650 / music@moravian.edu -tickets are only available at the door 30 minutes prior to the event (cash or check preferred) (No charge with Moravian ID) -web page: www.moravian.edu/music Updated: 12/9/2024 - This information is subject to change/update/alteration. TBA information will be added as it comes in
SPRING 2025
Student Recital Joshneil Ferguson, jazz piano 7:30 PM – Saturday, January 18, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge
Special Event: Donald Spieth Memorial Concert Techne Music Strings: Marinho Quartet 4:00 PM – Sunday, February 16, 2025 Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge Honoring the memory of Maestro Spieth, Techne Music Artistry has created a concert series. This afternoon will be offered in the stained glass splendor of Peter Hall @ Moravian University. The performers are Ryan Keith & Alexander Covelli, violin – Chris Gokelman, viola – Benjamin Holcomb, cello. The program features: Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major, Op. 33, No. 5; Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 74 “Harp” – Koncz’s A New Satiesfaction. Join us for this memorable offering.
Student Recital Amari Anaya, baritone 7:30 PM – Saturday, February, 22, 2025 Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge Joined by Bram Rader on piano, Amari Anaya offers his Junior Vocal Recital with music of Schubert, Schumann, Copland, Sondheim, & Leigh. Selections include music from Man of La Mancha, Sweeney Todd, and Copland's Old American Songs.
Student Recital Nicholas Mancini, saxophone "Concert in B" 7:00 PM – Sunday, February 23, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge Nick Mancini will be joined by fellow "jazzers" - Paul Rostock, bass, Christian Beebe, piano, & Hayden Slate, drums in music by Bach, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane & Burton Lane. "B" there or "B" square.
Student Recital Hailey Belverio, guitar & composition “Healing Through Music” 7:30 PM – Friday, March 14, 2025 Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge
Student Recital Nina Worsley, jazz voice & composition 7:30 PM – Saturday, March 15, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge
Student Ensembles Moravian University Wind Ensemble with guests Lehigh Valley Charter Arts Wind Ensemble Ralph Brodt III & Matt Wells, directors 4:00 PM – Sunday, March 16, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University Pay what you will – Suggested donation $15
Student Recital & Student Ensemble Elizabeth Hutchinson, violin, and the Moravian University Chamber Strings “EH’s Junior Recital” Michael Montero, director 7:30 PM – Friday, March 21, 2025 Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge
Student Recital Eva Oakes, jazz piano, & Calvin Deifer, electric bass & composition “The Spirits of Jazz” & “Notes & Whatnot” 7:30 PM – Saturday, March 22, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge
Student Project Presentation Ryan Anderson, composition 4:00 PM – Sunday, March 23, 2025 St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1031 Fullerton Avenue, Allentown No admission charge
Students in Concert Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia 7:00 PM – Sunday, March 23, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University Free Will Offering
Student Ensembles Moravian University Guitar Ensemble John Arnold, director 7:30 PM – Friday, March 28, 2025 Peter Hall - Hurd Campus, Moravian University General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student Recital & Student Ensemble Ashley Golden, clarinet, & the Moravian University Clarinet Choir “Ashley’s Junior Recital” Elizabeth Brodt-Zimmer, director 7:30 PM – Saturday, March 29, 2025 Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge
Student & Community Ensemble Moravian University Orchestra Theodore Kuchar, conductor 7:00 PM – Sunday, March 30, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student & Community Ensemble Moravian University Celtic Ensemble Alison Gillespie, director 7:30 PM – Friday, April 4, 2025 Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student Ensemble Moravian University Wind Ensemble featuring Concerto Competition winner Samuel Lingen, baritone in Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs Dr. JoAnn Wieszczyk, director 7:30 PM – Saturday, April 5, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University Pay what you will – Suggested donation $15
Student Ensembles Moravian University Jazz Fest @ Foy Concert Hall Jazz Combo I, Jazz Combo II, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Vocal, & BIG Band Tony Gairo, David Roth, Paul Rostock, Lora Sherrodd, & Dr. Neil Wetzel, directors 1:00 – 5 PM – Sunday, April 6, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student & Alumni Ensemble Early Music Balliamo! (Let's Dance!) Dr. Larry Lipkis, director 7:00 PM – Sunday, April 6, 2025 Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10 Join Moravian University’s three early music ensembles -the Monteverdi and Baroque Ensembles and the Collegium Musicum - in a rousing program of dance music from the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Following the concert, we'll clear the benches and have a Renaissance dance workshop, where you will learn the steps to a pavane, galliard, branle, and English Country and Morris dances. Bring your dancing shoes and join the fun!
Students in Recital Moravian University Dance Concert Lisa Busfield, artistic director, & Karen Riehl, assistant director 7:30 PM – Friday & Saturday, April 11 & 12, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University Tickets - General admission $15 https://cur8.com/19817/project/129993 Also available at the door. Free with Moravian ID.
Student Recital Samuel Lingen, baritone 7:30 PM – Saturday, April 12, 2025 Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge Join Samuel Lingen as he takes the stage of Peter Hall one last time as a student! Accompanied by Bram Rader, Sam will present a diverse program of pieces by a variety of composers. The first half of the program will include works by figures such as Händel, Wolf, Poulenc, and Ives (and more!); the second half will showcase Vaughan Williams’ Songs of Travel. Don’t miss out on this special night!
Student Composers Moravian University Composers’ Concert Dr. Larry Lipkis, director 7:00 PM – Sunday, April 13, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge
Student Ensembles Moravian University Trombone Ensemble Ralph Brodt III, director 7:30 PM – Monday, April 14, 2025 Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student Presentation Nick Mancini - Independent Study Presentation "Troubadour" 7:00 - Tuesday, April 22, 2025 F Hall - Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge A presentation of original songs written and recorded by Nick Mancini & performed by the talented music students of Moravian University.
Student Recital Joshneil Ferguson, jazz piano "The World Through My Eyes" 7:30 – Friday, April 25, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University No admission charge
Student Ensembles Moravian University Choral Ensembles featuring Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana Dr. Paula Zerkle, director 7:30 PM – Saturday, April 26, 2025 Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
