Messiah University Symphony Orchestra October 17, 2020 at 11 a.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Timothy Dixon, conductor Messiah College Symphony Orchestra plays the finest repertoire from the literature, ranging from classic symphonic works to new pieces for strings, winds, and percussion. Symphony Orchestra performs regularly both on-campus and on tours. Join the Messiah University Symphony Orchestra via live-stream on October 17th at 11 a.m. for their concert featuring music for strings and smaller orchestra: The St. Paul’s…

October 17, 2020 at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Joy Meade, conductor Chamber Singers will perform Bach’s famous Cantata 4 – Christ lag in Todesbanden with string quintet and organ and features soloists from the choir. This fiery, dramatic cantata depicts the Easter story and reminds us that we can have great hope because of the resurrection. 3pm – Legacy Park, 4pm – Parmer Hall (livestream) Concert Choir has enjoyed the challenge of…

October 17, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall William Stowman and Mark Hunsberger, conductors JazzOne is Messiah College's premier instrumental jazz group, performing both on campus and regionally. The group plays a variety of music, ranging from traditional big band music to funk charts to original arrangements. JazzTwo is Messiah College's second jazz ensemble. JazzTwo performs a wide variety of music, including old standards, modern charts, and Latin and funk music. This concert is live-stream…

Erik Forst, conductor Join us on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30pm as the Messiah University Percussion Ensemble presents its Fall Showcase Concert. Works by Laurello, Skidmore, Bobo, Shaw, Moore, Pickering, Whitmarsh, and Patzig. Over the past few years, the Percussion Ensemble at Messiah University has quickly established itself as one of the premier chamber ensembles on campus. Performing in Parmer Hall, our state-of-the-art, 950 seat concert hall, students are exposed to the depth and breadth of the Percussion Ensemble idiom…

November 13, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Messiah University Wind Ensemble James Colonna, conductor Messiah University Symphonic Winds Travis Weller, conductor Wind Ensemble is one of Messiah University's premier ensembles, performing new music for winds and classic works from the repertoire regularly on campus and on tours, both locally and abroad. Symphonic Winds is Messiah University's largest wind ensemble. The group, comprised of students from all majors, performs a variety of the highest-quality repertoire…

November 17, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Messiah University Brass Choir Mike Harcrow and William Stowman, directors Messiah University Brass Studios Mike Harcrow, director The brass ensembles at Messiah University are some of the finest in the region. Students perform both standard repertoire and original works in a variety of settings, both on and off campus. The brass ensembles include small chamber groups, including trumpet and horn ensembles, as well as larger groups that…

November 20, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Timothy Dixon, conductor Messiah University Symphony Orchestra plays the finest repertoire from the literature, ranging from classic symphonic works to new pieces for strings, winds, and percussion. Symphony Orchestra performs regularly both on-campus and on tours This concert is live-stream only. Click on the link below. messiah.edu/SOTAlivestream Visit arts.messiah.edu for more information.

The Messiah University Department of Music is proud to present "Messiah University Christmas 2020!" Please join the dedicated and hard-working students and faculty of the Messiah University Music Department as we celebrate the Christmas Season, featuring our Large Instrumental and Choral Ensembles as well as several of our student Chamber Ensembles. Performances include arrangements of traditional carols and more contemporary works, and we are incredibly proud of the students who worked so hard to bring this performance to life. The…

February 26, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Messiah University Wind Ensemble James Colonna, conductor Messiah University Symphonic Winds Travis Weller, conductor Wind Ensemble is one of Messiah University's premier ensembles, performing new music for winds and classic works from the repertoire regularly on campus and on tours, both locally and abroad. Symphonic Winds is Messiah University's largest wind ensemble. The group, comprised of students from all majors, performs a variety of the highest-quality repertoire…

March 5, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Timothy Dixon, conductor Messiah University Symphony Orchestra plays the finest repertoire from the literature, ranging from classic symphonic works to new pieces for strings, winds, and percussion. Symphony Orchestra performs regularly both on-campus and on tours *All performance details are subject to change, pending changes to our on-campus circumstances. Please see arts.messiah.edu for updates. To view the concert via live-stream visit messiah.edu/SOTAlivestream.

March 26, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Joy Meade, conductor Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform a program titled “Cathedrals”. The repertoire includes choral music that was written for or would sound fantastic in beautiful acoustic spaces. The diverse program includes music by Byrd, Elgar, Arcadelt, Vaughan Williams, Louis Armstrong, Moses Hogan, and arrangements of classic hymns, Malaysian folk songs, and more. *All performance details are subject to change, pending changes to our…

March 31, 2021 at 4 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Beethoven’s 250th Anniversary Concert featuring faculty members of the Messiah University, Penn State University, Gettysburg College, as well as Stuart Malina and Members of the Harrisburg Symphony This program celebrates Beethoven’s 250th anniversary by exploring three of his most lighthearted works. The “Gassenhauer” Trio, Woodwind Quintet and Septet offer a unique window into the mind of a young genius on a journey from absorbing classical style of…

April 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Messiah University Symphonic Winds Travis Weller, conductor Messiah University Brass Choir Mike Harcrow and William Stowman, directors Symphonic Winds is Messiah University's largest wind ensemble. The group, comprised of students from all majors, performs a variety of the highest-quality repertoire from the wind band literature. The brass ensembles at Messiah University are some of the finest in the region. Students perform both standard repertoire and original works…

April 22, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Messiah University Wind Ensemble James Colonna, conductor The Wind Ensemble will be performing music by Leonard Bernstein, Warren Benson, Percy Grainger, Michael Daugherty and John Williams. Messiah University's Trombone Professor, Dr. Jon Moyer will be featured on Michael Daughtery's "Motown Metal." Wind Ensemble is one of Messiah University's premier ensembles, performing new music for winds and classic works from the repertoire regularly on campus and on tours,…

April 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Messiah University Symphonry Orchestra Timothy Dixon, conductor Choral Arts Society, Messiah University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers Joy Meade, conductor Join the Messiah University Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music for voice and orchestra! The evening will begin with music faculty member, Damian Savarino, bass, who will perform two Mozart concert arias with orchestra. Finally, the Choral Arts Society, Messiah University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers…

April 25, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Eric Byrd, director United Voices of Praise serves as Messiah University’s gospel choir. This ensemble, open to all Messiah University students, performs works from the gospel literature both on campus and in the community. *All performance details are subject to change, pending changes to our on-campus circumstances. Please see arts.messiah.edu for updates. To view the concert via live-stream visit messiah.edu/SOTAlivestream.

April 28, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall Women’ Ensemble and Men's Ensemble Rachel Cornacchio, conductor This year’s Choral Showcase will highlight the men’s ensemble singing a program Barbershop and American music. The Women’s Ensemble will perform music composed by women from middle ages to the present day. Open to on campus faculty, staff and students only. Must show Messiah ID for entrance. Must wear face mask and social distance at all times. This event…

April 30, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Calvin and Janet High Center, Parmer Hall William Stowman and Mark Hunsberger, conductors JazzOne is Messiah University’s premier instrumental jazz group, performing both on campus and regionally. The group plays a variety of music, ranging from traditional big band music to funk charts to original arrangements. JazzTwo is Messiah University’s second jazz ensemble. JazzTwo performs a wide variety of music, including old standards, modern charts, and Latin and funk music. Open to on campus…