{"id":146604,"date":"2025-12-12T21:57:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T02:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146604"},"modified":"2025-12-12T21:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T02:57:42","slug":"lehigh-valley-charter-high-school-for-the-arts-presents-winter-concert-series-an-elegant-celebration-of-music-artistry-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146604","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts presents Winter Concert Series An elegant celebration of music, artistry & inspiration!"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Contributed Photo: Christmas City Studio)<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, PA– The acclaimed Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Music Department will present its\u00a0Winter 2025 Concert Series\u00a0<\/strong>with stunning performances featuring the school’s various choirs and ensembles.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Winter Choral Concert\u00a0will be held on\u00a0Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7 PM<\/strong>. This year\u2019s concert will showcase the exceptional talents of more than 120 student vocalists under the direction of\u00a0David Macbeth,\u00a0Erica Dickson, and\u00a0Talia Sheehan.<\/p>\n

The performance will feature four of the school\u2019s distinguished ensembles\u2014the\u00a09\/10 Choir,\u00a011\/12 Choir,\u00a0Treble Choir, and\u00a0Touring Choir\u2014in a diverse program that highlights both contemporary and classical choral repertoire. Featured composers include\u00a0Eric Whitacre,\u00a0Elaine Hagenberg,\u00a0John Rutter, and\u00a0Ola Gjeilo,\u00a0<\/strong>offering audiences a rich and varied musical experience.<\/p>\n

A highlight of the evening will be the\u00a0Charter Arts Touring Choir\u2019s\u00a0presentation of an excerpt from\u00a0Handel\u2019s\u00a0Messiah<\/em>,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>offering audiences a preview of the larger community performance they will present with the Concord Chamber Singers later this month. The concert will conclude with all ensembles uniting on stage to perform\u00a0Laudate<\/em>\u00a0by Christopher Alexander, a vibrant and festive work set in Latin that promises to deliver a powerful finale.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Winter Instrumental Concert\u00a0will be held on\u00a0Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7\u00a0PM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>This concert will feature over 100 talented student musicians\u00a0under the direction of Matthew Wells, Thomas Maher and Joseph Bucci.<\/p>\n

The Charter Arts Wind Ensemble will be performing\u00a0Minnesota Portraits<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>by Pennsylvania-native, Sam Hazo. The Percussion Ensemble will showcase two strikingly contrasting works-\u00a0Starfall<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Identity Crisis<\/em>– featuring some unexpected ‘instruments’. The Orchestra will present a blend of contemporary and nostalgic selections, including the ever popular,\u00a0Sleigh Ride<\/em>, and the Guitar Ensemble will be featured in a special pre-recorded performance.<\/p>\n

Tickets for each concert are $8-$14 and can be purchased online at CharterArts.org.\u00a0 Charter Arts is located in the heart of Bethlehem’s Southside Arts District at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS MUSIC DEPARTMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Charter Arts Music Department offers a rigorous music education taught by award-winning and accomplished faculty that develops students into well-rounded and professional musicians and vocalists.<\/p>\n

The instrumental music curriculum includes classes in classical, jazz, and contemporary music styles while performing in large ensembles that include Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Latin Music Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble as well as small ensembles that include strings, guitar and percussion.\u00a0 Students enjoy individual and small setting technique classes with a music faculty member who specializes in their instrument. These specialists include bass (electric and upright), brass, guitar, percussion, piano, strings, and woodwinds.<\/p>\n

The vocal music curriculum includes tracks in classical art song, musical theatre, and pop\/contemporary that allow students to focus and hone their skills with one-on-one instruction by professional voice specialists.\u00a0 In addition, the Singer\/Songwriter track includes Songwriting, Music Production and Contemporary Music Performance Practices.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS:<\/p>\n

Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school, funded by Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars, that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative or performing arts. \u00a0 Students major in one of seven artistic areas: Dance, Instrumental Music, Literary Arts, Production Arts, Theatre, Visual Arts, or Vocal Music.<\/p>\n

Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school\u2019s impressive Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.<\/p>\n

An award-winning, nationally recognized institution, Charter Arts is ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA and \u00a0#1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2026 Best Schools in America Rankings. The school also placed among the Top 10 Charter Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report\u2019s 2025-26 Best Schools Rankings.<\/p>\n

Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the music program and the school are invited to schedule a tour or attend an upcoming Information Session. visit CharterArts.org for details.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nAnn Gillette<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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