The Immaculata Symphony begins its concert season with an outdoor performance on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3:00 PM on Immaculata University’s back campus. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be relocated to the Alumnae Hall Theater. The Immaculata Symphony is an outstanding university-community organization that has been performing since the University’s founding in 1920.

This free concert, “Suite Treats,” will feature several audience favorites with the remarkable Villa Maria Hall dome as its backdrop. Musical selections for this performance include “English Folk Song Suite” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Gilbert and Sullivan Medley” arranged by Ted Ricketts, “How Sweet the Sound” arranged by Troy Armstrong, and “Carmen Suites No. 1 and 2” by Georges Bizet.

Music Director Joseph Gehring, M.M., will be conducting the orchestra for this performance. Gehring is the Music Department Chair and Director of Ensembles at Immaculata and an Assistant Professor for the University’s music department. Gehring has been involved with the Immaculata Symphony since 2004 and was appointed music director in 2011. In addition to his role with Immaculata, he serves as the music director of the West Chester Band and is a member of the Chesco Pops Orchestra. Gehring frequently directs various honor and festival bands throughout the Pennsylvania and Delaware areas.

There is no admission fee for this concert; however, a donation of $10 per person is appreciated. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair for the open lawn space. Tickets for future performances are available for sale on the day of the event and online.

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