Since its founding in 1976 by Dr. Larry Lipkis, the Collegium Musicum has sparked a flourishing tradition of early music at Moravian. The Mostly Monteverdi Ensemble joined the stage in 1990, the Baroque Ensemble debuted in 2006, and by 2015 the wonderfully quirky WIRE—our Weird Instrument Renaissance Ensemble featuring krummhorns and gemshorns—rounded out the lineup.
Whether you participated in any of these groups for a single semester or for many years, you and your family are warmly invited to join us for a lively, music-filled afternoon as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Moravian’s Early Music Program.
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 12 - 6 p.m.
Where: Payne Gallery, 346 Main St, Bethlehem, PA
Schedule
12 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch - Payne Gallery. $20 per person, children 12 and under are free*.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Rehearsal - Peter Hall. No cost to attend*.
4 - 5:30 p.m. | Early music concert featuring the current Collegium, Mostly Monteverdi Ensemble, Baroque Ensemble, WIRE, and the Alumni Players, plus a special piece for Kollegium Kids (children). - Peter Hall. No cost to attend*.
5:30- 6 p.m. | Renaissance and English Country Dance - Peter Hall. No cost to attend*.
*Attendees must register for each event they wish to attend.
No refunds will be issued after March 20.