First Lutheran Church Johnstown Tuesday Noon Recitals

Tuesday Noon Recital Series

At Noon Tuesdays in April, July and October
Half-hour recital

Lunch afterwards in the Social Hall

Recitals are at noon. No admission fee. Contributions accepted.

If you would like a postcard announcement of upcoming recitals, call the church at 814-536-7521 or email firstlutheran@wpia,net.

Oct. 1. Alex Price Trio, songs of Appalachia. Alex most recently performed at First Lutheran when he presented an ambient-sound program of marimba and guitar.

Oct. 8. Luis Gonzalez, piano, and Joe Tirpak, guitar, will present a variety show. Luis is one of the Saturday night pianists at First.

Oct. 15. Kim Rauch, organ, will present an organ recital of classics and a spiritual. Kim founded the recital series 35 years ago and now is associate chair of the Recitals Task Force.

Oct. 22. Denise Baldwin, voice and guitar. Denise also is a composer and has performed frequently in the region.

Your Gift Supports the Recital Series

There is no charge for the recitals or the lunches that follow. We rely entirely on contributions. There currently is a campaign to seek aid. You can respond with a check in any amount to:
TNR First Lutheran Church

415 Vine Street, Johnstown, PA 15901

The recital series is regularly
supported by:
* The Carolyn Walker Music Fund
* Contributors at lunch after each recital

Community Foundation's Role:
Over the past several years the
Community Foundation for the
Alleghenies has contributed $20,000
toward rebuilding the 3,000-pipe
Skinner organ.

Recital Kudos:

George Fattman notes, “Today we concluded our April (2019) recital series with an exquisite piano recital by Harriett Miller. I don't know of a recital that I enjoyed more.”

“People are still talking about the quality of the Vox Nova performance. (It is being compared favorably vs. the IUP Chorale, which sang around the same time at First Presbyterian.) The GJHS Jazz Band and the IUP organists also were excellent.”

“The series would not work without lunch. So we greatly appreciate the volunteers who shop for food and prepare and serve lunch, then clean up.”

Eric Pfeil, Director of Bands at GJHS writes, “Thank you again for this opportunity to return. We had a blast.”

Nancy Way, Director of Vox Nova writes,

“Thank you again for the gracious invitation and response to our recital. Best of luck with the series. Always a pleasure to work with you and First Lutheran.”