There is no cost to attend concerts! All concerts include a freewill donation that supports The Artist Series at St. John’s and are held in the sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ (500 West Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446). We are ADA accessible, feature ample free parking, and are a .25 mile walk from the Lansdale SEPTA Regional Rail Station. Learn more about our upcoming concerts below!
Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem)
The North Penn Chamber Singers and The Artist Series Chorus combine with orchestra to present this choral masterwork by Johannes Brahms! Join us as we conclude the season with this magnificent work sung by a massed chorus with a 39-piece professional orchestra.
Riverview Early Music
The Field of the Cloth of Gold: Musical exchange between England and France
In June of 1520, King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France met in a neutral valley near the English-ruled territory of Calais in northern France for a summit meant to strengthen the bond between the two monarchs following the Anglo-French treaty of 1514. A dazzling display of pageantry, feasting, and entertainment - the meeting became known as the Field of the Cloth of Gold. Our program begins with music that may have been performed at this historic event. From there, we follow the exchange of musical ideas between England and France for the next two hundred years, including music from the courts of Queen Elizabeth I and Louis XIV.
Riverview Early Music members include soprano Abigail Chapman, multi-instrumentalists John Lacombe and Bill Thatcher, and percussionist Peter Gregory. Songs will be accompanied and dances played on period instruments, with an emphasis on the early plucked string family (lutes, theorbo, and early guitar) as well as viola da gamba, recorder, and a plethora of percussion instruments. For more info, visit their website https://riverviewearlymusic.com/
Comfort and Joy - The 2024 Christmas Festival
The Artist Series Chorus (formerly Chancel Choir and Friends), The North Penn Chamber Singers, and The North Penn Brass Ensemble, combine for our annual holiday spectacular with choir, organ, and brass, followed by a festive reception! It’s not the Christmas season without The Artist Series at St. John’s Christmas Festival.
Mainstreet Brass
Lehigh Valley based Mainstreet Brass will present a program that is sure to reach listeners of all ages! The glorious sounds of trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion will fill the sanctuary to begin our season. Additional information can be found on their website by clicking here.