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The Crossing Choir, led by Donald Nally, of Germantown, will create a new work with conceptual artist Suzanne Bocanegra with help of a $360,000 grant.

Grammy-winning Crossing wins $360,000 Pew grant

The Crossing choir, founded and directed by Germantown's Donald Nally, is headquartered at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more

by Michael Caruso | 10/10/24

Rising stars Joe Block and Kate Kortum will be joined by jazz veterans Byron Landham, Madison Rast and Dylan Band for a performance at the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s annual Fall Frolic gala.

Joe Block and Kate Kortum promise a lively Frolic

Since performing at the CHCA's Fall Frolic gala last October, the accomplished jazz pianist and composer has played nearly 70 gigs. more

by Will Standish | 10/3/24

Micah Jones, who started out as a violinist, but found fulfillment as a jazz bassist, is the new director of Germantown Branch of Settlement Music School.

Settlement in Germantown welcomes new director

As the new school year at the Germantown Branch of Settlement Music School gets underway, it does so under a new branch director. more

by Michael Caruso | 10/3/24

The Oct. 13 performance will bring together 32 of Coro Mundi’s finest U.S.-based singers.

Coro Mundi choir to perform at St. Vincent de Paul

On Oct. 13, Coro Mundi will present a bold program of choral music – featuring premieres of two new works – in Germantown. more

by Hillel Hoffmann | 10/3/24

Joe Block Quintet and Kate Kortum promise an unforgettable night

At 25 years old, Joe Block is one of the jazz world's most sought-after performers and arrangers in New York's jazz scene. more

by Will Standish | 9/25/24

Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, will open its 2024 season Oct. 6 with “Stolen,” a program featuring music by Handel and Keiser, and described as “a lifetime of musical borrowings from a suitcase of stolen music.”

Tempesta di Mare launches 2024-25 season in Chestnut Hill

Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, will open its season with a full complement of musicians Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more

by Michael Caruso | 9/19/24

Poor Man’s Gambit will perform the band’s traditional Irish music with a twist at 7:30 p.m., July 10, at Pastorius Park.

Poor Man's Gambit brings traditional Irish music to Pastorius Park

From festivals to pubs, a trio of talented musicians is captivating audiences with their unique blend of traditional Irish music and modern influences. more

by Heather Gray | 7/4/24

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