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: 8/30/2024 - This information is subject to change/update/alteration.
TBA information will be added as it comes in
-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: 8/30/2024 - This information is subject to change/update/alteration.
TBA information will be added as it comes in
FALL 2024
Faculty Recital
Sean O’Boyle & Friends
4:00 PM – Sunday, September 8, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Sean O’Boyle, clarinet, alto sax, & melodica, leads his friends through a musical evening. His friends include: Suzanne Kompass, voice; Tom Kozic, guitar, Dave Roth, piano, Matt Asti, piano, & Paul Rostock, bass.
Student Recital
Jaymie Roddy, soprano, & Claire Light, clarinet
“Senior Recital”
7:30 PM – Friday, October 11, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Memorial Concert
Betty Aierstock Moore Memorial Concert
Performers : Lindsay Detwiler, Patrick Kersson, piano, & guests
2:00 PM – Saturday, October 12, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student & Faculty Ensemble
Rediscovering the Hollywood Saxophone Quartet
7:00 PM – Sunday, October 13, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
After a summer working on a Moravian SOAR project, Coby Gumulak, ’26, & Nick Mancini, ’26, will be joined by Dr. Neil Wetzel, Music Department Chair and Justin Fulford, ’27, to present the Hollywood Saxophone Quartet music that they researched and studied.
Student Ensembles
Early Music Ensembles
"The Rustic LIfe"
Dr. Larry Lipkis, director
4:00 PM – Sunday, October 27, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Two of Moravian University’s Early Music groups—the Baroque Ensemble and the Monteverdi Ensemble (aka “The Monties”) team up to present The Rustic Life—Renaissance and Baroque music about shepherds, shepherdesses, hunters, farmers, etc. The charming and tuneful selections will come from Italy, France, Germany, England, and Scotland. Composers represented include Monteverdi, Lully, Vivaldi, Telemann, and Bach. The Baroque Ensemble will be joined by harpist extraordinaire and Peabody Conservatory graduate Liv Castor!
Student Recital
Christian Beebe, jazz piano
“Senior Recital”
7:00 PM - Sunday, October 27, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Special Event
Allentown Symphony New Chamber Music Series
“For Violin, Cello, piano, & Clarinet”
7:00 PM – Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
Tickets available at the door: $10 / Students under 21 Free
Advance Tickets through Miller Symphony Hall Box Office – 610-432-6715 / MilleSymphonyHall.org
The Allentown Symphony Orchestra presents New Chamber Music in Peter Hall. Included in the program are new works by Moravian U. composition students Nina Worsley (’25) and Calvin Deifer (’26). Nina’s piece, A Childhood Spring, is for clarinet, violin, and cello, and Calvin’s piece, Scoundrel’s Sonata, is for violin and piano. From ASO Music Director Diane Wittry: “We are very excited to have received more than 60 applications for our New Music Call for Scores. The talent level is quite impressive, and I know that everyone will enjoy the concert. Each of the composers will be there to talk about their piece that will be performed by members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.”
Student Ensemble
“Sinfonia Goes to Disney”
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
7:30 PM – Friday, November 1, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission / Donations accepted
Student Recital
Nicole Bellesfield, saxophone
“Senior Recital”
7:30 PM – Saturday, November 2, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Student Ensembles
Jazz Vocal & Jazz Fusion Ensembles
Lora Sherrodd & Paul Rostock, directors
4:00 PM – Sunday, November 3, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student Ensembles
Jazz Combo I & Combo II
Tony Gairo & David Roth, directors
7:00 PM – Sunday, November 3, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student Ensemble
Moravian University Celtic Ensemble
Alison Gillespie, director
4:00 PM – Sunday, November 10, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student & Community Ensemble
Moravian University Orchestra
featuring Concerto Competition winner – Sean Riedy, piano,
in Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2
Theodore Kuchar, conductor
7:00 PM – Sunday, November 10, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Additional works on the program: Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture.
Student Ensemble
Moravian University BIG Band
With special guests: Peter & Will Anderson, saxophones & clarinets
Dr. Neil Wetzel, director
7:30 PM – Friday, November 15, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
Student Recital
Ryan Anderson, piano & composition
7:30 PM – Saturday, November 16, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
No admission charge
Student Ensembles
Moravian University Guitar Ensemble & String Quartet
John Arnold & Michael Montero, directors
7:30 PM – Friday, November 22, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, Moravian University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10