FAITH IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Concerts on Colonial
November 3, 2024, 3pm
Mendelsohn Piano Trio
Since its founding in 1997, the Mendelsohn Piano Trio has performed over 500 concerts in the US, Europe and Asia. As the Ensemble-in-Residence at Messiah University since 2002, the Mendelssohn Piano Trio has performed Beethoven Triple Concerto with the Harrisburg Symphony and enjoyed a multi-year collaboration with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, as well as, two decades long affiliation with the Embassy Series in Washington DC. Pianist, Ya-Ting Chang is from Taiwan; violinist, Peter Sirotin is from Ukraine; and cellist, Fiona Thompson is from England.
December 15, 2024, 3pm
Hershey Handbell Ensemble
www.hersheyhandbellensemble.org
Formed in 2004, this auditioned community handbell ensemble performs in south-central Pennsylvania seasonally during April and December. The group numbers fifteen on a regular basis and rings on seven and a half octaves of Malmark handbells, six octaves of Malmark Choirchimes, four octaves of Petit & Fritsen handbells, and two octaves of Schulmerich Silver Melody Bells. The ensemble is under the direction of Artistic Director, Dr. Shawn Gingrich.
Concerts on Colonial Mission Statement
The Concerts on Colonial Concert Series seeks to involve the community in experiencing different kinds of music that has the attributes to positively enrich lives balancing classical, jazz, and other quality genres from local and national artists with the highest quality possible while free and open to the public. Through this, we provide a service to the community of our sanctuary, musical instruments, and hospitality through which we open doors to our neighbors and to potential new members.