FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
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.
There is no charge because all costs have been covered by grants from the 1889 Foundation and Thrivent Financial plus individual donations.
If you would like a postcard announcement of upcoming recitals, call the church at 814-536-7521 or email firstlutheran@wpia,net.
April 2026
April 7: Laura Williamson, Piano. A lunchtime sampler. Set the mood for spring with a delightful selection of light classical music.
April 14: ALL-STAR STUDENT JAZZ BAND. Students from area high schools perform. Experience the musical energy of high school instrumentalists, directed by five talented teachers.
April 21: Vox Nova. Premier Choral Ensemble. From Mount Aloysius College, under the direction of Nancy Way, will present a powerful choral performance.
April 28: H. Preston Showman. Organ Masterpieces. Enjoy the rich sounds of the E.M. Skinner pipe organ, featuring recent updates to the instrument.
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:
* Contributors at lunch after each recital
* 1889 Foundation
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.”