SAXONBURG CONCERTS
2025 - 2026 Season Schedule
Sun, Sep 7, 2025
at 4 pm
GIBBONS BIG BAND
Jazz and Swing Favorites
An old school big band with a huge heart takes the stage right at the close of the Saxonburg Artisan Market. Playing a wide repertoire of big band standards with a full compliment of brass and winds, this entertaining ensemble is sure to get you swinging!
PLEASE NOTE: This concert takes place right at the tail end of the Saxonburg Artisan Market. Main Street will be closed for the event, and parking will be at a premium. Come early to allow time for drop off if needed, and a short walk from your vehicle.
Thu, Sep 25, 2025
at 7 pm
Beo String Quartet
+ Pianist, Ilya Yakushev
Beo String Quartet plays classical, contemporary, rock, and experimental music. Fresh off a residency at one of the venerated Chautauqua festivals, the quartet is joined by Yamaha Artist, pianist Ilya Yakushev to bring some striking music by Shostakovich, Beethoven, and more.
Sat, Nov 1, 2025
at 7 pm
MIDDLEGROUND
Bluegrass Band
Now in residence at the newly minted Keystone Opry in Butler, PA, Middleground is Western Pennsylvania's premier bluegrass band. Strongly rooted in tradition with a twist of modern influences, they bring a toe tappin' good time!
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
at 7 pm
Sun, Dec 14, 2025
at 4 pm
SMPC
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Cantata with Live Orchestra, Band, & Choir
The capstone of our series, our annual Christmas Cantata has it all! Festival choir, orchestra, and band combine to deliver a truly uplifting musical experience that is sure to get you in the Christmas Spirit. Don’t miss this Saxonburg holiday tradition!
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JOIN THE CHOIR! Kids and Adults from our whole community are welcome. Details on our Music Page.
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
at 7pm
BIG FAT JAZZ
Big Band Sounds
A modern take on the big bands of yore, this high caliber group includes our own Nick Depew on drums! Big Fat Jazz will surprise and delight with classic and contemporary jazz, swing, blues, and Latin charts from artists like Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Duke Ellington, and Brian Setzer, and more.
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
at 4 pm
JONATHAN MOSER,
DAN & MELISSA BYERLY
Violin, Voice, Piano - Definitely Dvorak
Violinist Jonathan Moser, Tenor Dan Byerly, and pianist Melissa Byerly bring a concert of beauty, intrigue, and excitement. Featuring works by Czech composer Antonin Dvorak, this music is sure to captivate. Jonathan is an accomplished violinist, having served as concertmaster for Pittsburgh Opera Theater and the Erie Philharmonic, among other notable ensembles. Dan has performed in major New York City venues including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
at 4 pm
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE CHOIR
Choral Beauty led by Dr. Ryan Keeling
With Director Dr. Ryan Keeling at the helm (who has conducted such groups as the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsbugh), this excellent group’s recent tours have included performances in New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Orlando, Louisville, Nashville, Cincinnati, and internationally throughout Scotland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Augmented by Chamber Singers and Treble Choir, these voices will serenade and excite!
Sun, May 17, 2026
at 4 pm
BUTLER SYMPHONY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Featuring Juliette Trudeau
From the Butler Symphony orchestra, Principal Percussionist Juliette Trudeau leads a trio of talented players. An exciting program featuring everything from drums to timpani to bells and xylophones is sure to keep you entertained.