Moravian University –
Department of Music
2022-2023 Concert Calendar
-for tickets & information: 610-861-1650 / music@moravian.edu
-tickets are available at the door-
-web page: www.moravian.edu/music
Updated: 8/4/2022 - This information is subject to change/update/alteration.
FALL 2022
Betty Aierstock Moore Memorial Concert
featuring Dr. Arianna Goldina, piano
4:00 PM – Saturday, September 10, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Dr. Arianna Goldina will perform Schubert’s Four Impromptus, D. 899, Liszt’s Concert Paraphrase for Piano on Verdi’s Opera Rigoletto; and Prokofiev’s Excepts from Romeo & Juliet, Op. 75. Join us in this celebration of the one who made it possible for Moravian University to become an All Steinway School – Betty Aierstock Moore!
Student Recital
Rose Michetti, mezzo-soprano
7:30 PM – Friday, October 7, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Mezzo-soprano, Rose Michetti, will be joined by Dr. Annie Tindall-Gibson on piano and John Arnold on guitar.
Student Recital
Michaela Madaio, classical flute & jazz flute
“Two Styles, One Sound”
7:30 PM – Saturday, October 8, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Senior Music Education major Michaela Madaio will share this recital with herself on both forms of flute playing – Classical & Jazz. She will be joined by a number of players on various instruments to create her “One Sound”!
Guest Recital
Muriel Anderson, guitar
Sponsored in part by Martin Guitar Foundation
7:30 PM – Thursday, October 20, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission $9
Student Recital
Grace Young, electric bass & composition
7:30 PM – Friday, October 21, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Student Recital
Shay Kropa, soprano, & Caileigh Rosa, mezzo-soprano
7:30 PM – Saturday, October 22, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Senior Music Education major, Caileigh Rosa, will perform a selection of art songs and arias titled "The Cycle of Love." Works by Schumann, Schubert, Beach, Larson, Bellini, Gluck (among others ) will be included. Lynda Chryst, piano, accompanies.
Student Recital
John Hoofman, composition & guitar, and Nicholas Sears, tuba
4:00 PM – Sunday October 23, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Student Recital
Thomas Galdieri, baritone
7:30 PM – Friday, October 28, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Student Ensemble
Moravian University Celtic Ensemble
"Murder & Mayhem - Celtic Style"
Alison Gillespie, director
7:00 PM – Sunday, October 30, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission $9
Student Ensemble
Moravian University Clarinet Choir
Wendy Bickford, director
7:30 PM – Friday, November 4, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission $9
Student Recital
Mairi West, tuba
7:30 PM – Saturday, November 5, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Student Ensembles
Moravian University Jazz Vocal Ensemble & Jazz Combo I
Najwa Parkins & Tony Gairo, directors
4:00 PM – Sunday, November 6, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission $9
Student Ensembles
Moravian University Jazz Combo II & Jazz Fusion Ensemble
David Roth & Paul Rostock, directors
7:00 PM – Sunday, November 6, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission $9
Student Recital and Student Ensemble
Jessika Gross, flute, and Moravian University Flute Troupe
Robin Kani, director
7:30 PM – Friday, November 11, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Student Ensemble
Moravian University Early Music Ensembles
Dr. Larry Lipkis, director
4:00 PM – Sunday, November 13, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission $9
Student & Community Ensemble
Moravian University Orchestra
featuring concerto competition winner, Michaela Madaio, flute
Donald Spieth, director
7:00 PM – Sunday, November 13, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission $9
Senior music education major, Michaela Madaio, flute, will perform Chaminade’s Concertino for Flute with the orchestra. Other works on the program are Schubert’s Overture to Rosamunde and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.
Student Ensemble
Moravian University BIG Band
featuring special guest Alex Meixner, accordion & other instruments!
Dr. Neil Wetzel, director
7:30 PM – Friday, November 18, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission $9
Student Ensembles
“Everything But the Candles”
Moravian University Christmas Vespers – In Preview
Moravian University Choir, Men’s & Women’s Choruses, Chorale, and Student Chamber Ensembles
Dr. Paula Zerkle, director
7:00 PM musical prelude begins - Saturday, November 19, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge / free-will offering
As a precursor to the ever-popular Moravian University Christmas Vespers held at Central Moravian Church, this preview is offered for those unable to attend that annual December event. All of the music is presented (University Choir, Men’s & Women’s Choruses, Chorale, Brass Ensemble, and other student music ensembles) – all of the appropriate hymns are sung, and the charming Morning Star, led by a youthful soloist, is presented. Catch the holiday spirit early.
Student Ensembles
Moravian University String Ensemble & Guitar Ensemble
Michael Montero & John Arnold, directors
4:00 PM – Sunday, November 20, 2022
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission $9
Student Ensemble
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
7:00 PM – Sunday, November 20, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
Donation accepted
Student Ensembles
Percussion Ensemble & Trombone Ensemble
Steven Mathiesen & Ralph Brodt, directors
7:30 PM – Monday, November 21, 2022
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General admission - $9
SPRING 2023