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Upcoming Performances
Pitt-Greensburg Chorale & Chamber Singers
Durufle Requiem with guests Blair Concert Chorale
Arlene Huth, mezzo-soprano, & Skip Napier, baritone
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:30PM EDT
Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church, Murrysville
Matthew Klumpp, organ
Full Program | Live stream
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:30PM EDT
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Altoona
Claude Fabinyi, organ
Durufle's sublime setting of the Requiem mass for choir and organ is a masterwork without peer. It is transcendent, hopeful, but also terrifying and heartwrenching. Composed in 1947, it featured Durufle's rich and contemporary approach to harmony, often dense and jarring but always moving and memorable. At the same time, every movement connects back to the earliest music of the Western Art repertoire. Of the work, Durufle said: "this Requiem is entirely composed on the Gregorian themes of the Mass for the Dead. Sometimes the musical text was completely respected, the [organ] part intervening only to support or comment on it; sometimes I was simply inspired by it or left it completely. In general, I have sought above all to enter into the characteristic style of the Gregorian themes.”
The concerts will also feature "The Dark Hills," by composer at BCC singer Paul Deemer.
And, the Pitt-Greensburg Chorale will perform the WORLD PREMIERE of Listen by Tim Takach, written for the Pitt-Greensburg Chorale
Joan Chambers Concert Series
Heinz Chapel Choir
Friday, April 11, 2025, 8:00PM EDT
Campana Chapel
The Heinz Chapel Choir is delighted to return to the Joan Chambers Concert Series at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, where they will sing their spring concert program for the first time this season.
Voice & Piano Recital
Students of Chelsea Ritenour and Matt Klumpp
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:30PM EDT
Campana Chapel
Come share in the work of our students studying voice and piano in our music program. And, hear our instrumental ensemble the Campana Consort with playing some classical and contemporary jazz to boot!
Friday Evening Music Club
Season Finale
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:30PM EDT
Campana Chapel
Friday Evening Music Club at the Westmoreland Symphony
FEMC was founded in 1944 to promote the performing arts in Westmoreland County and give musicians a place to practice and socialize. It is a community of area musicians, some of whom are private music teachers, but many who work in other fields and enjoy music-making as an avocation. Some club members simply enjoy being part of the organization by attending the concerts; the concerts are open to members and non-members alike.
In 1969, FEMC’s leadership helped to found the Westmoreland Symphony. Reuniting with them fosters the musical growth of our shared community, with mutual support, stability, and strength. We have common interests and common fellowship, but also provide unique avenues into the experience and sharing of great classical music. We now celebrate our shared roots and come back home to be together again.
Past Performances
Joan Chambers Concert Series
Nation: Jocelyn Hagen and Tim Takach with guests Pitt-Greensburg Chorale
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:30PM EST
Campana Chapel - Re-watch the livestream from 11/08
Pitt-Greensburg Chorale, Chamber Singers, and the Campana Consort
Chorale Cafe
Wednesday, October 16 2024
Campana Chapel - Re-watch the livestream from 10/16
Full Program
Music at Pitt-Greensburg
Spectrum Concert
Thursday, March 21 & Friday, March 22, 2024
Campana Chapel - Re-watch the livestream from 3/22
Full Program
Music at Pitt-Greensburg
We Grow Stronger
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Campana Chapel / Re-watch the Livestream
Friday, November 17, 2023 - Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church / Re-watch the livestream
Full Program
Music at Pitt-Greensburg
One Day, a New Day
Thursday, April 13 & Friday, April 14, 2023
Campana Chapel - Re-watch the livestream from 4/14
¡A brincar, a bailar, a amar! - Come Leap, Dance, and Love!
Thursday, November 17 & Friday, November 18, 2022
Campana Chapel - Re-watch the livestream from 11/18
Semper Collaetemur: We Shall Ever Rejoice
Thursday, April 7 & Friday, April 8, 2022
Campana Chapel, now available on YouTube from 4/8
About Music at Pitt-Greensburg
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The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg features four concert series in Campana Chapel.
- Pitt-Greensburg Chorale and Chamber Singers: Pitt-Greensburg's featured student choral ensembles
- Joan Chambers Concert Series: Local, national, and international artists appearing in memory of ardent Pitt-Greensburg supporter Joan Chambers
- Recitals: Students and faculty of Pitt-Greensburg
- Friday Evening Music Club: A community of area performers and audience dedicated to creating and sharing in great artistic performance and camaraderie
All performances begin at 7:30pm (unless otherwise noted). Performances are free and open to the public; Chorale and the Friday Evening Music Club graciously accept donations at the door.
Help support Music at Pitt-Greensburg: Donate online; be sure to specify Music at Pitt-Greensburg and/or a specific concert series you would like to support. Thanks so much for helping to sustain our concert series.
