BETHLEHEM, PA (April 2, 2025)— The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) will hold twelve spring music events that are sure to impress audiences! This series of concerts and performances kicks off next week with three events that highlight the talent and dedication of the school’s music students and faculty.
“Evening with Strings” on April 7 at 7 PM is led by Rachel Hart, the music department’s string specialist. This elegant evening will showcase solo and ensemble performances that include repertoire by Holst, Dvorak, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky.
The “Brass & Woodwinds Recital” on April 8 at 7 PM is directed by Thomas Maher and Dr. Aaron Patterson, the school’s brass and woodwind specialists. This recital will feature students of all grade levels performing unaccompanied and accompanied solo repertoire. Another highlight includes a performance by the Charter Arts Woodwind Ensemble, joined by students of the department’s percussion studio.
The exciting week of performances culminates with an “Evening with Guitar”, directed by guitar specialist, Joe Bucci. Students will showcase a wide range of works from classical to contemporary. Bucci is proud to share that the guitar studio continues to attract students who want to be challenged with rigorous instruction that emphasizes both performance and practice.
Tickets for each event are $7 general admission and are available online at CharterArts.org or at the door.
The remainder of the music department’s spring season includes student showcases as well as events, through May, that include: Night of Percussion, Chamber Ensembles Concert, Spring Choral Concert, Spring Instrumental Concert, Piano Recital, and Jazz Cafe. View showtimes and ticket information at CharterArts.org.
ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS MUSIC DEPARTMENT::
The Charter Arts Music Department offers a rigorous music education taught by award-winning and accomplished faculty that develops students into well-rounded and professional musicians and vocalists.
The instrumental music curriculum includes classes in classical, jazz, and contemporary music styles while performing in large ensembles that include Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Latin Music Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble as well as small ensembles that include strings, guitar and percussion. Students enjoy individual and small setting technique classes with a music faculty member who specializes in their instrument. These specialists include bass (electric and upright), brass, guitar, percussion, piano, strings, and woodwinds.
The vocal music curriculum includes tracks in classical art song, musical theatre, and pop/contemporary that allow students to focus and hone their skills with one-on-one instruction by professional voice specialists. In addition, the Singer/Songwriter track includes Songwriting, Music Production and Contemporary Music Performance Practices.
ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):
Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a passion for the arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Charter Arts was ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA and #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings. In addition, Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to be ranked in the Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools in America.
Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the music program and the school are encouraged to attend an upcoming Virtual Information Session. Audition appointments for the 2025-2026 school year are also being scheduled now. To find out more, visit www.CharterArts.org.
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Ann Gillette
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
www.CharterArts.org
