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  • Ephrata Cloister

    The Ephrata Cloister Chorus

The Ephrata Cloister Chorus, directed by Mark Herr, revitalizes the unique, original music of Ephrata Cloister as an educational program of the Ephrata Cloister Associates.

Clad in white robes reminiscent of the mid-eighteenth-century Brothers and Sisters of Ephrata their performances blend historical authenticity with modern flair throughout the Pennsylvania region. 

Their repertoire includes music from various early American communities, including the Shakers, Moravians, Harmonists, the Kelpius Community, the First New England School, and African American spirituals.

To host a performance by the Ephrata Cloister Chorus, reach out to our Concert Coordinator, Sheree Wolf, at shereewytewolf@yahoo.com. Recordings of the Ephrata Cloister Chorus are available at The Museum Store. Click here for samples of music.

Join Our Chorus!

Are you passionate about music and history? Consider becoming a member of the Ephrata Cloister Chorus!

Our chorus welcomes new members year-round. To join, contact Mark Herr, Director, at minstrel52@hotmail.com or Sheree Wolf, Concert Coordinator, at shereewytewolf@yahoo.com.

Ephrata Cloister

Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission:
Josh Shapiro, Governor – Hayley Haldeman, Chair – Andrea Lowery, Executive Director

Ephrata Cloister is one of 26 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History.

The Ephrata Cloister Associates is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, supporting the mission of preservation and education at this National Historic Landmark.

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Ephrata National Bank, Black Forest Brewery/Americana 1777 Inn, Blue Ridge, Conestoga Animal Hospital Inc., Country Homestead, Dairy Queen of Ephrata, Dr. David and Rebecca Fuchs, G.R. Klinefelter Underwriters, Inc., Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant, Hampton Inn & Suites – Ephrata, Historic Smithton Inn/Weathered Vineyards Ephrata, Horst Auctioneers, New Cloister Restaurant, Olde Lincoln House, Pour Man’s Brewing, Rick Jackson, ELA, Rosenberger North America Akron LLC, Seventh Day Baptist Historical Library and Archives, Tru by Hilton Denver, PA, and Woman’s Club of Ephrata
The Historic Ephrata Cloister Summer Hours of Operation: OPEN 9am - 4pm Wed. through Sat. & OPEN 12pm - 4pm Sun. CLOSED Monday and Tuesday.
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