Sunday, October 14, 3:00 PM – CVSM Musicale: “Oktoberfest” – at the beautiful home of Larry and Barbara Lahr, 39 N.  Third St., Chambersburg.  Their four story, 6,000 square foot building is a former beer distributorship and barrel factory.  Inspired by the idea of the New York loft, the Lahrs purchased the building in 2003 and spent 18 months renovating the abandoned former warehouse, transforming it into a totally distinctive home which has been featured on Home & Garden Television’s “reZONED” show.  The result can be described as an imaginative mix of industrial style with modern furnishings, beautiful art, and impressive craftsmanship.  In honor of the home’s former life, the Lahr’s will host an Oktoberfest complete with a German Band in authentic costumes and beer, in addition to wine and non-alcoholic beverages.  “Little Blasmusik” (whose members also perform in Die Shippensburg Blaskspelle German Band) will perform traditional folk tunes (Voksmusik) from southern Germany and from Tyrol in Austria using genuine instrumentation typical of a small village band (two trumpets, two clarinets, one accordion, a tenorhorn, and tuba).  Admission of $40 per person includes refreshments.  Advance reservations are required. A 5-ticket series discount is also available.  All proceeds benefit the non-profit Cumberland Valley School of Music.   

Sunday, October 21, 3:00 PM – CVSM Gala Showcase Concert – Thomson Chapel, Wilson College.  This concert highlights some of the best talent in the Cumberland Valley and covers a wide variety of styles from classical and opera to musical theater, jazz, and popular American song.  This year’s concert will include a special tribute to voice teacher Richard Overcash, who will receive the Bravissimo Award for his ongoing contributions to the arts.  Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.  Students K - 12, $8.  CVSM students admitted free.  Patron tickets (includes reserved seating area and a program listing) $30.  Made possible with generous support from Orrstown Bank.

Thursday, November 8, 7:00 PM- CVSM Student Recital- Thomson Chapel, Wilson College.  FREE.

Sunday, November 11, 3:00 PM – CVSM Musicale: “Victorian Romance” – Hosted by Dr. Lorna Duphiney Edmundson, president of Wilson College, and her husband Daniel C. Edmundson, at their home, the Joshua W. Sharpe House, on the campus of Wilson College, Chambersburg.  The house with its elegant staircase, beautiful woodwork and floors and the floor length windows is stunning.  The program will feature Edward Stanley and David Erickson performing  19^th Century Romantic Music for oboe and piano.  Admission of $40 per person includes refreshments.  Advance reservations are required.  All proceeds benefit the non-profit Cumberland Valley School of Music.  

Thursday, November 15, 8:00 PM – CVSM Community String Orchestra Concert.  – Thomson Chapel, Wilson College.  Directed by Herman Hopple, the Orchestra will perform a diverse program.  (If you play violin, viola, cello, or string bass and would like to be a part of our string orchestra, please call the office for more information.  Participation in the orchestra and attendance at the concert are both FREE.) 

Sunday, December 2, 2:00 PM – CVSM-St. Maria Goretti Student Performing Arts Concert.  Featuring the new Goretti Choir, Dance Class, String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and more.   Beaver Creek Country Club, Hagerstown, MD.  Admission $5.

Tuesday, December 4, 7:00 PM – CVSM Student Recital- Thomson Chapel, Wilson College.  FREE.

Sunday, December 9, 3:00 PM – CVSM Musicale: “The Eaken Trio - Home for the Holidays” – Featuring  the highly acclaimed Eaken Trio comprised of John Eaken (violin), Andrew Rammon (cello), and Gloria Whitney (piano) who will usher in the Christmas spirit with chamber music arrangements of holiday standards, many from their Grammy nominated CD of the same name.   Bill and Maxine Gindlesperger will host the musicale at their fabulous new home at 165 Highfield Lane North, Chambersburg.  This house surprises: while it lies within the Borough of Chambersburg, the expansive windows that overlook a wooded stream make you feel as though you are far removed from the busyness of town.   While the wood and stone make it feel “rustic” it is also contemporary and elegant.   Admission of $40 per person includes refreshments.  Advance reservations are required.  All proceeds benefit the non-profit Cumberland Valley School of Music.

Monday, December 10, 7:00 PM- CVSM Student Recital- Thomson Chapel, Wilson College.  FREE.

Wednesday, December 12, 7:00 PM- CVSM Student Recital- Thomson Chapel, Wilson College.  FREE.

Thursday, December 13, 7:00 PM- CVSM Student Recital- Thomson Chapel, Wilson College.  FREE.

Sunday, January 27, 3:00 PM – CVSM Community Symphonic Band – Chambersburg Area Senior High School Auditorium, 511 S. Sixth Street, Chbg. With nearly 100 members, this band, led by David Wenerd, will perform a diverse program of concert band music including classical, jazz, marches, and more.  (If you play a wind, brass, or percussion instrument and would like to be a part of our community symphonic band, please call the office for more information.  Participation in the band and attendance at the concert are both FREE.

Saturday, February 23, 6:00 PM – Elegant Winter Dinner Dance: “A Trip on the Orient Express”   – Beistle Company Banquet Hall, Shippensburg, PA.   Catered by the areas finest chefs, this elegant black tie optional affair will feature exquisite food, music for dancing by the fabulous nine-piece “Kenny I Orchestra” from Philadelphia (back by popular demand!) and a wide variety of auction and raffle items.  The theme for this year’s event is “A Trip on the Orient Express,” featuring  an exotic tour through Europe from Paris to Istanbul.  Advance reservations required.

Saturday, March 15, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – PERFORMATHON 2008 – hundreds of CVSM students are featured in hours of continuous performances at Thomson Chapel and Allen Auditorium, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA. Students will be perform alone as well as in various ensembles and groups.  FREE. 

Sunday, April 13, 3:00 PM – CVSM Musicale “Spring Serenade” will be held at the spacious and lovely Victorian home of Jerry and Anne Warren, 2279 Castlegreen Drive, Greencastle.  This is the perfect setting for musicians to present a program of vocal chamber music scanning the periods through baroque to contemporary. CVSM faculty members Elisabeth Turchi, soprano, Erin Smith, mezzo soprano and trumpet and Valerie Merriman, piano will be joined by tenor Christyan Seay.  The serenade from these talented (and charming) musicians and this lovely home will proclaim the arrival of Spring.  Admission of $40 per person includes refreshments.  Advance reservations are required.  All proceeds benefit the non-profit Cumberland Valley School of Music.

Sunday, April 27. 3:00 PM – CVSM Awards Concert – Thomson Chapel, Wilson College.  This concert will feature some of the best young musical talent in the area, including Merit Award Winners who recently competed in categories of voice, piano, and instrumental music as well as graduating seniors who are going on to pursue careers in the performing arts.  FREE.

Friday, May 16, 7:00 PM – CVSM-St. Maria Goretti Student Performing Arts Concert.  Featuring the new Goretti Choir, Musical Theatre Class, Dance Class, String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and more.   Location to be announced.

Sunday, May 18, 3:00 PM – CVSM Musicale “Tennessee Memories”.  The final musicale of the season will be held at the beautiful home of Steve and Sharon Rost, 8900 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro.  The Rosts refer to their new home as “The Roost” because it sits on top a beautiful hill overlooking the bucolic village and surroundings of Quincy.  This lovely setting inspired the theme, as this home has a particularly interesting Tennessee memory.  The Rost’s own an apartment grand piano formerly owned and played by Nashville music producer, Mr. Owen Bradley (1915 – 1998).   Mr. Bradley was one of the most influential country music producers in history, producing such greats as Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee, and Loretta Lynn.  The program will feature Brian Helman (piano), Scott Matllock (fiddle & vocals), and Laurie Matlock (guitar & vocals), who will be joined by our hostess, Sharon Rost, who performed as a singer and pianist in Nashville for many years before moving back to this area.  This unique country inspired musicale is sure to be great fun! Admission of $40 per person includes refreshments.  Advance reservations are required.  All proceeds benefit the non-profit Cumberland Valley School of Music.