The Arts at St. John's

Bringing world class musicians to Blue Bell for over 15 years, the Arts at St. John's is pleased to offer the community free concerts four times during the year. The events of the series are free and open to the public. An offering will be received at each concert to support the work of the series.

To request a season brochure and to be added to our mailing list, please call or email the church office at 610-277-1086 or stjohn1802@gmail.com.

2019-2020 Concert Series

Upcoming Concerts

250th Anniversary Concert
November 10, 2019
4:00 pm

St. John's Festival Choir and Chamber Orchestra
Lawrence Baker, Director

C.P.E. Bach
Concerto for Organ and Strings
Stephen Rapp, Organ

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
REQUIEM
with Soloists
Deborah Swider, Soprano
Mary Deyerle Hack, Alto
Robert Laird, Tenor
Jonathan Oehler, Bass

Dona Nobis Pacem
May 3, 2020
4:00 pm

St. John’s Festival Choir and Chamber Orchestra
Lawrence Baker, Director

Johannes Brahms - Alto Rhapsody
Mary Deyerle Hack, Mezzo-Soprano

Nino Rota - Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra
Darryl Hartshorne, Bassoon

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Dona Nobis Pacem
for Choir, Soloists and Orchestra
Deborah Swider, Soprano
Jonathan Oehler, Bass-Baritone

Past Concerts

West Chester University Chamber Orchestra
October 20, 2019
4:00 pm

Joseph Caminiti, Director

The West Chester University Chamber Orchestra is a vibrant ensemble that attracts an evergrowing audience of all ages. It performs a wide range of repertoire, often collaborating with faculty soloists, and showcasing its own members. Concert presentations are innovative, including performances in the round, audience interaction, and guest annotators. It also joins hands with area organizations to help raise awareness and funds for those in need.