Music at Zion will present the Lancaster Marimba Ensemble in concert on Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad St., East Petersburg.
The Lancaster Marimba Ensemble was formed in 1991 by Dr. Daniel Heslink of Lancaster and Dale Ginder. Initially comprising nine members, the ensemble now has five core performers: Heslink, Jim Martin of Strasburg, Colin McCaskey of West Hempfield, Stephanie Smith of Manheim and Jolyn Wolf of Ephrata. Members of the ensemble have studied under the direction of Heslink through Millersville University's music department.
The group performs a variety of musical selections, ranging in style from opera to vaudeville and from Broadway to sacred. Traditional styles from around the world, including styles from Mexico, the Andes and Africa, are combined with European classics and American jazz. Generally, the instruments used for performances are handcrafted, four- and five-octave marimbas and xylophones.
The ensemble performs at various events, including arts festivals, worship services, weddings and picnics. The performances include commentary and interaction with the audience.
Off-street parking will be available. The church is handicapped-accessible. Admission is free, though a freewill offering will be received to support future concerts in the series.
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