Events

First Listen, 6:45 pm  Victoria Mitchell and James Yan, cello  Francisco Fullana, violin; Jason Vieaux, guitar; Juan Pablo Jofre, bandoneon  Spanish-born violinist Francisco Fullana, Argentinean bandoneonist (and Grammy-nominated composer) JP Jofre, and American guitarist Grammy winner Jason Vieaux look forward to sharing their love of Argentinean tangos and Spanish dances. For the first time these… Read More »Time for Tango – world debut concert!

You may have built a bear or built with blocks and Legos, but have you ever built an organ? Help build a real pipe organ and then learn to play it. Organist Vince Ryan will show kids of all ages how to assemble the instrument, how it makes sound, and how to create beautiful music!… Read More »Build-an-organ! Free event

Guitarist Allen Krantz raved about his Temple University mandolin student Gabriel Locati so much we invited Gabe to perform for us on Zoom, and then in person as part of our First Listen series. Now Gabe and mentor Allen join forces for this special one-hour musical event. Program includes a word premiere piece composed by… Read More »Free World Premiere for Mandolin and Guitar

If you have a heartbeat, you can play drums. Matthew believes that, and he is on a mission to makes sure everyone else does, too. Drumming offers a great foundation for youngsters just starting out in their musical journey. Learn to use your body and basic items around your house to create music. In partnership… Read More »Drum Circle with Matthew Woodson – Free event

Join Pastor John Overman from the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Enola for a free non-denominational service where everyone is welcome. In partnership with PA Chautauqua Summer Programs. Free.

BBQ buffet catered by Mt. Gretna's Chef on the Go Becky Briody with beer tastings supplied by Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery and cider by Under the Bridge. Two samples and bbq for $30.  Menu: Concert tickets and BBQ tickets can be bought as a bundle by going to the Timberdale Brass page, or separately by clicking… Read More »BBQ with local craft beer and cider tasting

First Listen, 2:30 pm: All 4 Cello Quartet  Owen Li, Pietro Romussi, Nathaniel Tom, and Deana Yuan, cello  Eric Schweingruber and Darin Kelly, trumpet; Karen Schubert, horn; Paul Arbogast, trombone; Brian Brown, tuba  Philadelphia's shiniest new brass quintet is led by Mt. Gretna native and veteran of over 600 performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eric… Read More »Timberdale Brass

This performance is presented in partnership with Central PA Friends of Jazz. Performing with: Godwin Louis, saxophone; Alex Wintz, guitar; Russell Hall, bass; Harvel Nakundi, drums; Axel Tosca, piano Trinidad born Etienne uses his unique sound to engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized performances while wearing the snazziest of outfits. A 2015 Guggenheim… Read More »Etienne Charles, jazz trumpet

Greg Dubin, Emcee and Magician Tyler West, Clown Thom Wall, Juggler Ellie Steingraeber, Contortionist, Hoops, and Aerial Dia Seskin, Hand Balancer Randy Kato, Cyr Wheel Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has traveled the world, bringing a unique hybrid of vaudeville, circus and sideshow spectacle. An evening of juggling, acrobatics, hula hooping, contortionism, cyr wheeling, and magic tricks… Read More »Bindlestiff Family Cirkus

THIS CONCERT IS STILL HAPPENING! Weather reports are showing that thunderstorms @ Mt. Gretna should be gone by the start of the concert. Please use extra care to get here but the parking lot is empty and the Jigger Shop has no line so come out for what is sure to be a memorable concert.… Read More »Romantic Piano with Natasha Paremski

If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS Kids, aka Lenny Tepsich, encourages everyone to join in as he performs favorite children’s songs and original tunes. This is for kids and kids at heart so ages 1-100 are welcome. Stick around after to try our mish mash of… Read More »Mr. Music Mondays free family sing-alongs

Cortez Mitchell, Gerrod Pagenkopf, Kory Reid, Bradley Sharpe, Logan Shields, and Adam Ward, countertenor; Vineel Garisa Mahal, Matthew Mazzola, and Andy Van Allsburg, tenor; Andy Berry, Zachary Burgess, and Matthew Knickman, baritone and bass  The Grammy Award-winning Chanticleer has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus,” and is known around the world as “an… Read More »Chanticleer

Performing with: Steve Wilson, sax; Lenny White, drums: and Brandon McCune, piano. Imagine hanging out with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, hearing them jam together, trading riffs, then riffing with words and trading stories. Bird and Diz are gone, but giants still walk among us. One of those giants is Buster Williams. Buster has played with everyone. Just to name a few:  Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Nancy… Read More »Jazz with living legend bassist Buster Williams

Sona Jobarteh, kora; Eric Appapoulay, guitar; Andi McLean, bass; Wes Joseph and Mamadou Sarr, percussion  The men in her family have been musicians for over 700 years but she "didn't want to be told 'you are good for a woman.'" So she ripped up the rules.  She is the first professional female kora virtuoso to… Read More »World Music – Sona Jobarteh, kora player and vocalist

If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS Kids, aka Lenny Tepsich, encourages everyone to join in as he performs favorite children’s songs and original tunes. This is for kids and kids at heart so ages 1-100 are welcome. Stick around after to try our mish mash of… Read More »Mr. Music Mondays free family sing-alongs

For more details, check out our Tour of Homes page. Mt. Gretna residents open their doors for a self-guided walking tour.  Get a glimpse inside the cottages, homes, historic buildings, and gardens of our unique community.  $20 in advance, $25 day of tour, $5 for ages 12 and under. Proceeds benefit Gretna Music.  Special thanks… Read More »37th Annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes & Gardens

Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, and Dave Thomas, tenors; Khristian Dentley, baritone; Alvin Chea, bass  Heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet”, Take 6 is the most awarded a cappella group in history. With 10 Grammy awards, the sextet continues to bring extraordinary vocals to their worldwide audiences. About… Read More »Take 6

Following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho and his grandfather, Bebo, Chuchito Valdés is continuing the legacy of great Cuban jazz pianists.  A master of Cuban music including, son, danon, Cuban timba, and guaguanco, Chuchito infuses his music with irresistible Caribbean rhythms. He has also extensively studied classical music, and frequently draws on… Read More »Chuchito Valdés, jazz piano

15 year-old Amaryn Olmeda is a fast-rising star who's already soloed at Carnegie Hall and has been a featured soloist with major symphonies including the Philadelphia Orchestra. Her program includes a work by William Grant Still, and César Franck's beloved Violin Sonata.  She is joined on stage by 18 year-old pianist Parker van Ostrand who… Read More »Amaryn Olmeda, violin

If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS Kids, aka Lenny Tepsich, encourages everyone to join in as he performs favorite children’s songs and original tunes. This is for kids and kids at heart so ages 1-100 are welcome. Stick around after to try our mish mash of… Read More »Mr. Music Mondays free family sing-alongs

Join the Galvin Cello Quartet on an exploration of the second largest member of the string family. The musicians will show how the cello works, how it’s used in music and how to make sound from it.  Stick around after to try playing a cello as well as our other mish mash of musical instruments. … Read More »Hello Cello! Free event

Mt. Gretna is joining citizens of over 70 countries and all 50 states for the 10th Annual Make Music On Your Porch Day.  Wander around and hear talented musicians. Click here for the link to the map and info on the musicians. Porch space is limited. Please bring a chair or something to sit on… Read More »International Make Music On Your Porch Day – Free event

Calling all young, aspiring musicians: The youthful Galvin Quartet are ready to answer your questions on what it’s like to study music and carve out a career in music. They are presently at Northwestern University, studying, teaching, and performing. Free pizza and a free ticket to Galvin Quartet’s mainstage performance at 7:30 pm. RSVP to… Read More »Teens Talking – Free event

Sihao He, Haddon Kay, Sydney Lee, and Luiz Fernando Venturelli, cello  Four cello-playing friends from four different nations (Brazil, China, South Korea, and the United States) joined forces and, after only 12 days of intense rehearsing, won the silver medal at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. The following year they won the Concert Artists… Read More »4 Cellos, 4 friends: Galvin Cello Quartet

Nancy Bean and Meichen Liao-Barnes, violin; Meng Wang, viola; Lloyd Smith, cello  The Philadelphia based Wister Quartet are beloved regulars at Gretna Music. They'll perform works of Handel and Mozart, and be joined by pianist Marcantonio Barone, for Brahms' heaven-storming Piano Quintet in f minor for a very grand finale. This will be the 11th… Read More »Wister Quartet with pianist Marcantonio Barone

David Ross, flute; Daniel Lee, Mandy Wolman, and Beth Wenstrom, violin; Jessica Troy, Kyle Miller, and Alissa Smith, viola; Ezra Seltzer, cello; Sarah Stone and Adrienne Hyde, cello and viola da gamba; Nathaniel Chase, violone; Jeffrey Grossman, harpsichord  12 members of the virtuoso period instrument ensemble, the Sebastians, come together for an ‘only in Mt.… Read More »Bach’s Beloved Brandenberg Concertos with the Sebastians