Concert Series

We invite you to join us for these upcoming concerts:

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30pm - Theodore Davis, organ and harpsichord recital

Theodore S. (Ted) Davis has been organist and choirmaster at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Baltimore since 2005. As part of the music series Ted has established, he conducts the church choir in Choral Evensong services, presents an annual “Bach at St. Bartholomew’s” series, and conducts choral concerts. He has also served as assistant to the music director for productions at the Boston Early Music Festival and the Amherst Early Music Festival.  He recently completed his doctoral studies at Peabody Conservatory, and, in September 2024, he accepted the position of associate conductor of Bach in Baltimore.

Ted is an active organ and harpsichord recitalist as well as a chamber music performer and conductor, with recent performances at Washington National Cathedral, as well as venues in Eastern Maryland, central Pennsylvania, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, and Houston. His most recent recording features the complete “French” Suites of Bach (performed on harpsichord) and is available on Spotify and Apple Music. 

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - The Hershey Handbell Ensemble

The Hershey Handbell Ensemble is based in south-central Pennsylvania. It was formed in 2004 to fulfill the need for an auditioned community ensemble comprised of persons able to play advanced literature, interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance while uniting people through the musical arts. The fifteen member group, representing six south-central PA counties, under the direction of Dr. Shawn Gingrich performs on seven and a half octaves of Malmark Handbells, four octaves of Petit and Fritsen Handbells, two octaves of Silver Melody Bells, six octaves of Handchimes, and other assorted instruments. In 2015, the ensemble was honored to performed at the White House. They will play at First United Methodist Church, 64 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey. The concert is free and open to all and a free-will offering will be received at the doors. For information visit hersheyhandbellesnemble.org or call 717-298-7071.

 All concerts are free and open to everyone.