Advent Masterworks for Trumpet and Organ

First Reformed Church of Lancaster will host a free 30-minute concert, “Advent Masterworks for Trumpet and Organ,” at 8:00 PM on Friday, December 4. The performance features acclaimed local musicians Larry Hershey on organ and Doug Albert on trumpet.

The carefully curated program spans seasonal masterworks and festive arrangements:

• J.S. Bach: A brilliant transcription of  the fourth movement of Bach’s masterly cantata, “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme”
• Hans-André Stamm: A spirited, uplifting march on the Advent carol  “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme”
• Christina Harmon: A beautifully textured arrangement of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
• Marc Cheban: A grand, solo organ performance of "Grand Fantasia on Joy to the World," performed by Mr. Hershey
• Maurice André: A brilliant finale featuring Mr. Albert on the piccolo trumpet on "Gloria in excelsis Deo.”

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, December 4
• Time: 8:00 PM (30-minute duration)
• Location: First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA
• Admission: Free and open to the public; a freewill offering will be received.

Come enjoy a beautiful, reflective half-hour of world-class sacred music to usher in the Advent season.