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Music at Mid-Month

Music at Mid-Month is a concert series sponsored jointly by Moravian Manor Retirement Community and the Lititz Church of the Brethren as a service to Lititz area residents. Concerts are held on Sunday afternoons beginning at 3:00 pm in the Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz. Offerings are received at each performance to help underwrite the series. Tickets are not required.

Music at Mid-Month provides a variety of high-quality performances featuring artists from the Lancaster area and beyond. The programs are designed to inspire and entertain audiences of all ages.

Schedule - 2010-2011 Season

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September 19, 2010
3:00 pm at Lititz Church of the Brethren

Ron Barnett and The Band that Solves Crimes

Come tap your toes to the lively rhythms of this talented group. Enjoy the sounds of swing music, Dixieland, show tunes and more. At the keyboard is Ron Barnett, Director of Music and Sacred Art at St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, and Composer in Residence at the Fulton Theatre. Be sure to join us as we open the season with truly American music - and learn what the mystery is all about!

November 14, 2010
3:00 pm at Lititz Church of the Brethren

Bravura Brass

This outstanding brass quintet is returning to our series by popular request. They sometimes have trouble deciding what style of music to play at concerts, so they play a little bit of everything! From classical masterpieces to jazz, Broadway, folk and beyond, the quintet hopes to provide something for every listener. The word "bravura" is defined as "with brilliant technique and virtuosity." Bravura Brass strives to make this the hallmark of every performance. Group members are: Todd Fulginiti and Curtis Palmer, trumpet; Jill Markley, French horn; Tom Owsinski, trombone; and Steve Holgate, tuba.

January 23, 2011
3:00 pm at Lititz Church of the Brethren

The Glynellen Trio (Woodwinds and Piano)

The multi-talented members of this woodwind trio, Janine Thomas, Kim Webster and Anne Weiser, perform on six different instruments in diverse combinations. Their instrumentation allows for creative expression and interpretation of many musical styles. The varied program will include selections by composers from the classical, romantic, impressionist and modern eras. We are sure to hear a portion of one of their favorite compositions, Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano.

March 20, 2011
3:00 pm at Lititz Church of the Brethren

Voices of Cecilia (Women’s Choral Ensemble)

This is an opportunity to hear the sounds of treble voices performing repertoire which includes a mixture of spirituals, Broadway, classical music and newly composed works. Featured on their program will be a composition by Brahms, accompanied by harp and French horns. Founder and director Rebecca Achenbach is a member of Chorus America, ACDA, NATS and Who’s Who of American Women. In March 2010, this auditioned ensemble participated in the "Singing Hope for Haiti" fundraiser organized by Achenbach. The group also sponsors a group of artistic high school age young women.

May 15, 2011
3:00 pm at Lititz Church of the Brethren

The Hershey Handbell Ensemble

The Hershey Handbell Ensemble draws its members from a number of central Pennsylvania towns and varied occupations. They exemplify how music draws together persons from diverse backgrounds and locations. Under the direction of Shawn Gingrich, the Ensemble has performed in many central Pennsylvania venues. Wait until you hear the sounds of their many bells and handchimes blend together in the fine acoustics of the Lititz Church of the Brethren sanctuary.