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.
Photo credit: Don Reese, courtesy of the Shopping News
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.
The Ephrata Cloister Chorus will be performing at the following events:
- Schaefferstown Fall Festival on Saturday, September 19th
- Ephrata Cloister’s Day of Music on Sunday, October 11th at 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm in the Amphitheater
- Brubaker Homestead Heritage Day (Terre Hill) on Saturday, October 17th
- Ephrata Cloister’s Candlelight Open House on Saturday, November 14th at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm
- Jingle Fest in Downtown Ephrata on Saturday, November 28th
- Ephrata Cloister’s Christmas at the Cloister on Monday, December 7th and Tuesday, December 8th
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.
