Bethlehem Office / Programs & Events

Christmas Vespers Preview Concert (Moravian University)
Saturday, November 23, 7:30p
Location: Foy Hall, Moravian University

Bel Canto Youth Chorus Winter Concert (Bach Choir of Bethlehem)
Sunday, November 24, 5:00p – 6:00p
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church (2540 Center St, Bethlehem)

“The Bel Canto Youth Chorus winter concert, “Hope for the World” features the Da Capo Treble Choir, Youth Chorale, and Concert Choir. The program includes an array of musical styles, from Bach and Mozart to traditional American and Celtic “mouth music.” Echoing the traditions of the Bach Choir, we invite the audience to help conclude our performance with carol singing.” (from Bach Choir website)

Moravian University Christmas Vespers (Moravian University)
Friday, December 6, 8:00p
Location: TBD

Concert: How Brightly Shines the Morning Star &
Consolation of Apollo (Bach Choir of Bethlehem)
Saturday, December 7, 4:00 – 5:30p
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Allentown (3231 W Tilghman St, Allentown)

“Join us for a Heavenly Christmas, where the celestial meets the divine! This year’s program features a remarkable new work by Kile Smith, alongside timeless classics by J.S. Bach. Smith’s The Consolation of Apollo blends the awe-inspiring 1968 Apollo 8 broadcast with profound sixth-century reflections of Boethius. We will also premiere a new carol by Smith, inspired by a Moravian Hymn text, connecting to our historical roots. Complementing these contemporary works, we present Bach’s festive cantata BWV 1, How Brightly Shines the Morning Star. Join us this Christmas season and let the music transport you to the heavens!” (from Bach Choir website)

Moravian University Christmas Vespers (Moravian University)
Saturday, December 7, 8:00p
Location: TBD

Concert: How Brightly Shines the Morning Star &
Consolation of Apollo (Bach Choir of Bethlehem)
Sunday, December 8, 4:00 – 5:30p
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem (2344 Center St, Bethlehem)

“Join us for a Heavenly Christmas, where the celestial meets the divine! This year’s program features a remarkable new work by Kile Smith, alongside timeless classics by J.S. Bach. Smith’s The Consolation of Apollo blends the awe-inspiring 1968 Apollo 8 broadcast with profound sixth-century reflections of Boethius. We will also premiere a new carol by Smith, inspired by a Moravian Hymn text, connecting to our historical roots. Complementing these contemporary works, we present Bach’s festive cantata BWV 1, How Brightly Shines the Morning Star. Join us this Christmas season and let the music transport you to the heavens!” (from Bach Choir website)

Moravian University Christmas Vespers (Moravian University)
Sunday, December 8, 5:00p

Moravian University Christmas Vespers (Moravian University)
Friday, December 13, 8:00p

Moravian University Christmas Vespers (Moravian University)
Saturday, December 14, 8:00p

Moravian University Christmas Vespers (Moravian University)
Sunday, December 15, 5:00p

Christmas Concert (Bethlehem Municipal Band)
www.cityband.org
Wednesday, December 18, 7:30p