Gretna Music’s First Listen is a series of pre-concert mini-concerts (about 20 minutes long) by our area’s most talented youths. The series offers students the chance to perform for a friendly audience and to interact with the professional musicians backstage. It is free for all to attend. The Playhouse opens 15 minutes before First Listen performances and you can sit wherever you like. If you plan to stay to attend the main concert, you will need to purchase a ticket.
2025 First Listen Dates: (2025 First Listeners will be announced in June!)
Sunday, June 15, 2:15 pm
Sunday, June 22, 6:45 pm
Sunday, July 20, 6:45 pm
Saturday, July 26, 6:45 pm
Sunday, July 27, 6:45 pm
Friday, August 8, 6:45 pm
Sunday, August 10, 2:15 pm
Sunday, August 31, 2:15 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2:15 pm
Thank you to the Women’s Symphony Association of Lancaster for supporting our First Listen program and giving young people in our area inspiration to reach for their highest musical potential.
Thank you to our First Listen sponsor, Marian L. Shatto, for helping us bring these aspiring and inspiring young musicians to the Playhouse stage. Marian dedicates her First Listen sponsorship to the loving memory of Esther (Bair) Watt, a music educator and choral conductor.