2024 - 2025 Season
2024 Youth Choral Festival
Sunday, November 24, 4:00 pm
Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts
Messiah University, Mechanicsburg
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The Susquehanna Chorale’s beloved Youth Choral Festival reflects the joy of lifelong singing. Come hear the exuberance of young voices coupled with the rich and nuanced sound of the Susquehanna Chorale in a concert filled with messages of hope and inspiration. Our Children’s Chorale, Susquehanna Alta Voce Chorale, (formerly Young Women’s Chorale), and Youth Chorale showcase amazing talent and gorgeous repertoire that not only educates but invites understanding and appreciation for all the colors
in the world around us.
Culminating in a glorious grand finale with the adult Chorale, this is a not-to-be-missed performance where voices of all ages come together to create a vocal kaleidoscope that’s unique, beautiful, and ever-changing.
2024 Candlelight Christmas
Friday, December 13, 7:30 pm
Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown
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Saturday, December 14, 7:30 pm
Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts
Messiah University, Mechanicsburg
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Sunday, December 15, 4:00 pm
Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg
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The glow of candlelight, the shimmer of brass instruments, the familiarity of cherished carols —all form the beautiful kaleidoscope that is the Susquehanna Chorale’s Candlelight Christmas.
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From the mystery and quiet anticipation of O Come, O Come Emmanuel by the late Alice Parker to stirring pieces with brass accompaniment (Gloria Fanfare, The Dream Isaiah Saw, Welcome All Wonders, and Dan Forrest’s sing- along favorite, Festival First Noel), to Elaine Hagenberg’s stunning Love’s Pure Light, this concert captures both the joy and reverence of the season.
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We invite you to share in the many facets of Christmas with songs of peace and reflection as well as those you’ll want to stand up and sing right along with us. (And you can do that!) Join us for music that brings the “merry,” the memories, and the true meaning of this special season.
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Join us for a Candlelight Christmas with the Susquehanna Chorale.
My Spirit Sang All Day
2025 Spring Concerts
Friday, May 16, 7:30 pm
Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey
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Saturday, May 17, 7:30 pm
Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg
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Sunday, May 18, 4:00 pm
Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts
Messiah University, Mechanicsburg
(livestream available - see ticket link to purchase access)
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A kaleidoscope contains mirrors and pieces of colored glass that
blend into intricate and beautiful patterns, changing constantly as the tube is rotated. That’s what you’ll find with the Susquehanna Chorale’s spring concert, My Spirit Sang All Day — a varied and wonderful collection of pieces that sparkle on their own but transform into extraordinary art when individual voices
come together to sing them.
These are songs of the heart and soul—expressing faith, love, and exultation. Sacred selections include Hubert Parry’s triumphant I Was Glad and Psalm 90 by Charles Ives, John Rutter’s God Be In My Head, and Shawn Kirchner’s energetic and uplifting Cornerstone.
Our second half ranges from the sublime to just plain rollicking fun. You’ll hear Elaine Hagenberg’s The Music of Stillness, Eric Whitacre’s Sing Gently written during Covid isolation, and Randall Stroope’s tender Omnia Sol followed by delightful songs including Short People, What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor,
and Buffalo Gals.
Let your spirit sing with us in a concert that reflects all the colors found in the kaleidoscope of our lives.
Ticket Information
Purchasing Tickets
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All ticketing is handled for the Susquehanna Chorale by the Messiah University Box Office, regardless of location.
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We want to share the beauty of the choral art with all. Children who would appreciate the concert experience and our repertoire are welcome to attend. Please keep in mind that most of our concerts are held in the evening and last for 90-120 minutes with intermission. Children should be capable of sitting quietly for this amount of time. As a courtesy to our performers and other patrons, we suggest that children under age 6 not attend.
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Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
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Individual concert tickets can be purchased online, or by using the season brochure paper order form.
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The Youth Choral Festival, Candlelight Christmas, and Spring concerts performed in Parmer Hall at Messiah University will be LIVESTREAMED. To purchase the Livestream link, click the Purchase Tickets Here button below, click on the Buy Tickets button beside any concert performance at Messiah, then choose the livestream option. There is a $20 charge for the Livestream option. The link will be available for on-demand viewing for 30 days following the performance date.
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To order tickets by phone, call the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036, Option 1.
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Ticket Pricing
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Season subscriptions offer the best value, and are available for purchase until the Youth Choral Festival in November.
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Online discount pricing is available for single-ticket purchases until the Friday of each concert week. Tickets purchased online after 3:00 p.m. on those Fridays will be sold at door pricing.
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At-the-door pricing for the Youth Choral Festival is $30 for adults and $10 for students. Adult tickets may be purchased online at a discount. Ticketing fees may apply.
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At-the-door pricing for Christmas and Spring programs is $35 for adults and $10 for students. Adult tickets may be purchased online at a discount. Ticketing fees may apply.
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Order your tickets promptly to ensure the best seating and value!
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Group Discounts-*not available online
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Group and special organization bulk purchase discounts are available when 10 or more tickets are sold at the same time.
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For pricing, and to purchase group tickets, call the Messiah University Box Office at 717.691.6036.
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Additional Information
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Concerts at Messiah University have assigned seating (select when ordering your tickets).โ All other venues have open seating.
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Doors generally open 45 minutes in advance of the scheduled performance time.โ
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The box office closes for advance sales at 3 p.m. on the Friday preceding an event or event series. After that, tickets can only be purchased at the door or online for full price.โ
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For additional information, contact the Susquehanna Chorale at 717-533-7859 or sc@susquehannachorale.org