Musical Arts Concert Series

St. Peter's Musical Arts Concert Series (MACS) provides a steady flow of uplifting, high quality music within a Christian framework to Lancaster county. Annual large-scale choral performances, such as Handel's Messiah, provide an opportunity for community members to join in memorable performances. Additional concerts provide a wide variety of music throughout the year - there is something for everyone. Each year, the MACS donates ten percent of proceeds to a local outreach.

2026-2027 Season Schedule

  • British Brass Band

    Lancaster British Brass Band

    Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.

    The unique sound of Lancaster Brass Band is due to its being composed entirely of brass winds and percussion instruments. For concert programs the Lancaster British Brass Band borrows from virtually every musical genre. A typical program consists of transcriptions of the classics, marches, hymns, popular music arrangements, solos and, last but not least, original compositions written for the medium.

    Freewill offering

  • Harpist performing on a large golden harp in a wood-paneled room

    Merynda Adams, harpist

    Sunday, October 25, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

    Harpist Merynda Adams is in demand as a soloist and chamber musician, performing throughout the United States, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. We are thrilled to have her present a solo recital in our concert series, set in the beauty of our chapel. A freewill offering will be received.

    Before the concert at 3 p.m., attendees will have an opportunity to meet the artist and learn about her musical journey.

  • handels-messiah

    Handel’s Messiah

    Sunday, December 13, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

    Please join us for the Christmas portion of George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece oratorio, Messiah. Known for its uplifting text, drawn directly from scripture, and its transcendently beautiful solos, choruses, and orchestral score, Messiah has been performed yearly in all corners of the musical world since its premiere in 1742. This performance will include the beloved “Hallelujah Chorus” as well as the final “Amen,” Handel’s musical signature that concludes the oratorio.

    Ticket information will be available early October.

  • Four musicians performing together outdoors on stone steps, including guitar and hammered dulcimer players

    Rizzetta’s Tones

    Rizzetta’s Tones returns to our concert series on Sunday, February 28, 2027, bringing an afternoon of joyful folk music. We invite you to join us for this uplifting performance. A freewill offering will be received during the concert.

  • Interior of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church sanctuary with the altar, cross, and large pipe organ

    St. Peter’s Choir Festival

    Join us on Sunday, May 16, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. for an inspiring afternoon of sacred music. Under the direction of Tom Berdos, the community choirs, professional vocal soloists, and instrumentalists will present a diverse program featuring gospel, hymns, contemporary selections, and classical sacred works. This special benefit concert supports a local outreach.

Become a Musical Arts Concert Series Supporter

Offerings received at our concerts do not cover all of our expenses. We rely on generous donations from our patrons, who are recognized in our concert programs. All donations, along with freewill offerings received at concerts, help support the MACS. A minimum of ten percent of our proceeds are donated each year to a local outreach. In addition to donating, volunteers are also needed to help. Please see the form below and consider helping in these important ways. Contact Director of Music, Tom Berdos, at tom.berdos@stpeterslutheran.org with any questions.

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