The Johnstown Concert Series
Bringing world-class musicians to Johnstown since 2005
Concerts
Concerts
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Albert Ahlstrom, D.M.A., Organist
Saturday, September 24
Albert holds the doctorate from the Juilliard School, and he studied composition, organ, and improvisation in France as a Fulbright scholar. Albert has performed, and his compositions have been performed, in concert and on radio across the United States and Europe. He has performed at several major music festivals and conventions, including most notably, a solo concert and an interview at Radio France, Paris, during the American Music Week. He has recorded a CD on the Raven label of the music of
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William Andrews and Katie Manukyan, Vocal Duo
Saturday, October 22
William Andrews, Tenor William Andrews, a Pittsburgh native, graduated from Muskingum University where he was co-principal trumpet in the orchestra and was awarded the Mary Bartlett Reynolds Award for excellence in music. In the past four years, he has performed a vast array of both traditional and contemporary operas such as Sam (Susannah), Alfredo (La Traviata), Nemorino (L’Elisir d’Amore), Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi), Tamino (Die Zauberflöte) under the baton of the late maestro Sidney H
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Tina Faigen, D.M.A., Piano
Saturday, November 19
Tina Faigen holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin College, and both Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from University of Miami where she studied under renowned pianist Ivan Davis. A recipient of many prizes and awards, she has performed on the distinguished Pittsburgh “Y” Recital Series, is a 1989 winner of the Pittsburgh Concert Society Majors, and has been engaged as guest pianist with numerous orchestras including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at the age of 1
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Pitt Men’s Glee Club
Saturday, March 25
The Pitt Men's Glee Club is the oldest extra-curricular organization at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the first collegiate musical ensemble. Founded in 1890 by Mr. John L. High, the group began as a mere octet, but quickly began to grow in popularity and membership. Its objective was to stimulate the musical interest among the undergraduates, to promote sociability, to develop the college spirit, and to promote the fair name of 'Old Uni.' The Glee Club’s repertoire encompasses every
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Kevin McManus, The Collective Jazz Octet
Saturday, April 22
Kevin M. McManus holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Penn State University, a Graduate Performer’s Certificate from SUNY Purchase Conservatory and a Master‘s Degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. McManus has performed on Broadway in New York City and completed two First National Tours of the shows “Urinetown: the Musical” and “Little Women the Broadway Musical.” In the summer of 2009, Mr. McManus was a featured soloist in Pittsburgh’s Civic Light Opera
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Fauré String Trio
Saturday, May 20
The Fauré String Trio, founded in 2003, has had the honor of premiering new compositions such as “String Trio” by David Stock, “Before we breath a little further” by Justin Rubin, “Playtime 1” and “Playtime 2” by Aurelio Scotto, and “Oil in Canvas” by Giorgio Mirto. Two Italian composers have dedicated their works to the Fauré String Trio: Giorgio Mirto and Aurelio Scotto. In 2009 the trio organized an “All Mirto Project”; Giorgio Mirto himself traveled from Italy to th
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The Tartan Trio - Pittsburgh Concert Society Major Audition Winners
Saturday, October 14
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Our Venue
First Presbyterian Church
309 Lincoln Street,
Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901
