Concerts

Join us for an evening of Bossa Nova with Brazilian jazz duo Minas! Based in Philadelphia for a great part of their career, Minas has been on the forefront of world music and Brazilian Jazz in the Northeast for the past 30 years. Led by the couple Orlando and Patricia Haddad, Minas has recorded and released 8 CDs, 7 of them in Philadelphia. Their latest, “Beatles in Bossa”, reached #1 and was among the 10 best Latin Jazz albums in 2022, on Roots Music Report. Their first, "Num Dia Azul", released on vinyl in 1983, has become a collector's item. Minas has performed in many major national venues including Lincoln Center in NY, Kennedy Center in DC, and The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia.

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with the Abe Ovadia Trio, renowned for their innovative approach to jazz. The performance will feature Abe Ovadia on jazz guitar, Jarrett Walser on drums, and Ben Rubens on bass, creating a rich tapestry of sound. The trio's synergy will bring to life a repertoire that bridges traditional and contemporary jazz, appealing to both purists and new listeners alike. Learn more at www.abeovadia.com

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Gerald Chavis/Harvey Price Quartet will perform a concert of jazz standards and selections from the American songbook. In addition to Gerald Chavis on trumpet and Harvey Price on vibes, the quartet also features bassist Barry Boyd and drummer Tom Palmer.

Join the award-winning Graduate Percussion Group from the University of Delaware for an exciting and visually-engaging performance of works for percussion ensemble.

Join the First State Ringers for an afternoon concert of modern rock! First State Ringers is an advanced handbell choir affiliated with Newark United Methodist Church in Newark, Delaware. Their mission is to introduce audiences to the varied repertoire of handbell music since, contrary to popular belief, handbells are not solely used for ringing holiday music. They are an auditioned group performing throughout the New Castle County and Cecil County areas. For more information, visit firststateringers.org.

The Copeland String Quartet, comprised of violinists Eliezer Gutman and Lisa Vaupel, violist Elizabeth Jaffe, and cellist Jennifer Jie Jin, will present a recital of music drawing from the vast treasure trove of works written for string quartet.