The series is a wonderful way to enjoy a variety of music on a winter Sunday afternoon," said Debra Ronning, coordinator of Music at Donegal. "Music at Donegal is offered to the community free of charge as a musical outreach." Each concert in the series will begin at 3 p.m. at Donegal Presbyterian Church, 1891 Donegal Springs Road, Mount Joy.

Music at Donegal will kick off on Sunday, Dec. 15, with "Christmas at Donegal."

"Holiday music will be presented by the Donegal church choir, the woodwind group valleyphonics, organ/piano music performed by John and James Landis, saxophone solos by Terry Millard, and a special performance artist, Luke Harnish, bass-baritone," Ronning shared. "He will perform excerpts from the 'Messiah' as well as his own rendition of 'O Holy Night.' This concert features many of Donegal Presbyterian's talented members as well as our guest artist. ... It is a celebration of beautiful traditional Christmas music."

On Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, the church will honor its Celtic heritage with a program by the Paloma Performance Troupe. "These young Irish step dancers perform traditional and modern Celtic dance," Ronning said, noting that the group is from Paloma Performance Troupe/Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance. "Paloma means dove and is a symbol of the Holy Spirit in each of us. These talented students have performed widely throughout central PA and beyond." This program will be held in the church's fellowship hall.

The third concert of the series will focus on chamber music performed by Trio Caprice on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The group consists of Dana Allaband on violin, Sara Male on cello and Ronning on piano. "The repertoire will feature Brahms and Beethoven as well as some lighter classics," Ronning remarked. "(Our) exuberance as friends only enhances the musical performance!"

A freewill offering will be received to help defray the cost of the program. "It sustains the series so we can continue to grow and provide wonderful music to the local community," Ronning said. "We hope that our audiences come away with a renewed spirit and love for the arts."

For more information, visit https://donegalpc.org/church-life.