World class music showcased in historic downtown Elizabethtown
Welcome to Music on High
The Raymond & Theresa Fetter Music series
We at Christ Lutheran are thrilled to bring this music series to the Central PA community. Music has been embedded in the fabric of the Christ Lutheran congregation since its inception. We are blessed with not only a beautiful space for worship but access to a deep pool of talented musicians and artists. This series aims to share these remarkable gifts with you, providing the community with high-quality programing showcasing local and regional artists. Each concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be collected and will help benefit future programing. Select concerts will be accompanied with a reception following the performance.
2023-2024 Season
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Leesburg String Quartet
With decades of orchestra and solo experience between its members, the Leesburg String Quartet opens our season with a spectacular presentation of the best in string quartet music. Featuring both classical and popular music, this concert is sure to set up our amazing season.
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Advent Lessons and Carol
As we enter the season of Advent and prepare for the birth of Jesus at Christmas, join us and hear about the prophecy of the Messiah. Featuring readings, hymns, and choral music, begin your Advent journey by proclaiming the coming of the Promised One.
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Christmas at the Christ Lutheran Organ
Join us during our Welcome 2024 celebration as Director of Music Kevin Edward Gane leads a Christmas Carol Festival. Join us in our historic church building as we continue to celebrate Christmas with the singing of carols and festive organ music.
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Abbie Wood, Organist
Winner of the 2023 AGO Potomac Chapter Quimby Competition, Abbie Wood plays baroque, romantic, and contemporary period organ music on our Mollar Organ.
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Festival of Music
Our Youth Music Festival is back after another successful year of music making. A celebration of the talents of our youth musicians, this recital will feature not only solo performers but also pieces from our youth choir and handbell ensemble.
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Good Friday Service: An Encore presentation of Bob Chilcot's St. John Passion
After our successful presentation at the close of our inaugural season, we will once again present Chilcot’s Passion during our Good Friday service. Johnathan Walker-VanKuren once again joins us as the Evangelist.
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Elizabethtown High School Chamber Choir
The Elizabethtown Area High School Chamber Choir consists of just over 20 students in grades 9-12. This is an elite group that each individual has to audition for in addition to being in the Concert Choir. The Chamber Choir performs throughout Lancaster County in addition to their holiday and spring concerts on campus.
2022-2023 Season - Our Inaugural Season
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Kevin Edward Gane - Organist
Friday, September 9, 2022 6:30 p.m.
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Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 11, 4 p.m.
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Festival of Music
Saturday, December 31, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
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Jonathan Walker VanKuren
Sunday, February 19, 2023. 4 p.m.
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Vox Ignis
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 7 p.m.
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Bob Chilcot: St. John Passion
Sunday, April 2, 2023, 7 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Raymond & Theresa Fetter Pastor Raymond Fetter
The Rev. Dr. Raymond & Theresa Fetter Pastor Raymond Fetter (d. 2012) served as the pastor of Christ Lutheran Church from 1947 until his retirement in 1986. His wife Theresa (d. 2017) served with him as organist and music director. Together they were dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel and making music a vital expression of Lutheran worship. This music series honors their love of Church music and is supported by their generous legacy.