American String Quartet

Internationally recognized as one of the world’s finest quartets, the American String Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous. The Quartet celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2019, and, in its years of touring, has performed in all fifty states and has appeared in the most important concert halls worldwide. The group’s presentations of the complete quartets of Beethoven, Schubert, Schoenberg, Bartók, and Mozart have won widespread critical acclaim, and their MusicMasters Complete Mozart String Quartets, performed on a matched quartet set of instruments by Stradivarius, are widely considered to have set the standard for this repertoire.  

Recent seasons featured performances of the Quartet’s major project together with the National Book Award-winning author Phil Klay and the poet Tom Sleigh, which offers a groundbreaking program combining music and readings that examines the effects of war. The Quartet also collaborated with the renowned author Salman Rushdie in a work for narrator and quartet by the film composer Paul Cantelon built around Rushdie’s novel The Enchantress of Florence. These tremendously imaginative collaborations cement the American String Quartet’s reputation as one of the most adventurous and fearless string quartets performing today, as comfortable with the groundbreaking as with the traditional. 

Formed when its original members were students at The Juilliard School, the American String Quartet’s career began with the group winning both the Coleman Competition and the Naumburg Award in the same year.  Resident quartet at the Aspen Music Festival since 1974 and at the Manhattan School of Music in New York since 1984, the American has also served as resident quartet at the Taos School of Music, the Peabody Conservatory, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

“…luxurious, beautifully sculpted performances”
— THE NEW YORK TIMES

MU Students can receive up to one (1) free ticket with a valid MU ID. MU discounts are NOT available online and must be made in-person or by calling any box office location. Advanced ticket reservations are strongly encouraged. MU discount tickets are subject to availability on the day of the event.

Concert Band & Wind Ensemble: Night Sky

Concert Band Wind Ensemble.

Join the Millersville University Concert Band (Dr. Christy Banks, conductor) and the Wind Ensemble (Dr. Joe Cernuto, conductor) in their final concert of the season and Ware Center debut – “Night Sky.” The concert will include the world premiere of composer Katahj Copley’s “Dope,” Jodie Blackshaw’s “Terpsichorean Dances,” Adam Silverman’s “Alien Robots Unite!,” and John Mackey’s “Sheltering Sky.”

Public ticket type includes adults, senior citizens, and visiting students.  MU Students will receive up to one (1) free ticket with a valid MU ID at a box office location.  Advanced ticket reservations are strongly encouraged.  MU Student discount tickets are subject to availability at the door.

A Christmas Carol!

A Christmas Carol.

Servant Stage’s original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to the Ware Center in 2022! A faithful rendition of the timeless holiday tale of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas, A Christmas Carol follows the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future!

All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage’s mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.  You will be able to pay what you will through the online ticket reservation process or via this link:  https://www.etix.com/ticket/ds/1350/pay-what-you-will-servant-stage.jsp

Running time is 75 minutes, no intermission.

Here’s a link to our video trailer: https://youtu.be/hjGE8AnHjJo

A Christmas Carol!

A Christmas Carol.

Servant Stage’s original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to the Ware Center in 2022! A faithful rendition of the timeless holiday tale of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas, A Christmas Carol follows the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future!

All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage’s mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.  You will be able to pay what you will through the online ticket reservation process or via this link:  https://www.etix.com/ticket/ds/1350/pay-what-you-will-servant-stage.jsp

Running time is 75 minutes, no intermission.

Here’s a link to our video trailer: https://youtu.be/hjGE8AnHjJo

A Christmas Carol!

A Christmas Carol

Servant Stage’s original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to the Ware Center in 2022! A faithful rendition of the timeless holiday tale of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas, A Christmas Carol follows the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future!

All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage’s mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.  You will be able to pay what you will through the online ticket reservation process or via this link:  https://www.etix.com/ticket/ds/1350/pay-what-you-will-servant-stage.jsp

Running time is 75 minutes, no intermission.

Here’s a link to our video trailer: https://youtu.be/hjGE8AnHjJo

A Christmas Carol!

A Christmas Carol

Servant Stage’s original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to the Ware Center in 2022! A faithful rendition of the timeless holiday tale of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas, A Christmas Carol follows the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future!

All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage’s mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.  You will be able to pay what you will through the online ticket reservation process or via this link:  https://www.etix.com/ticket/ds/1350/pay-what-you-will-servant-stage.jsp

Running time is 75 minutes, no intermission.

Running time is 75 minutes, no intermission.

Here’s a link to our video trailer: https://youtu.be/hjGE8AnHjJo

A Christmas Carol!

A Christmas Carol

Servant Stage’s original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to the Ware Center in 2022! A faithful rendition of the timeless holiday tale of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas, A Christmas Carol follows the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future!

All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage’s mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.  You will be able to pay what you will through the online ticket reservation process or via this link:  https://www.etix.com/ticket/ds/1350/pay-what-you-will-servant-stage.jsp

Running time is 75 minutes, no intermission.

Here’s a link to our video trailer: https://youtu.be/hjGE8AnHjJo

A Christmas Carol!

A Christmas Carol.

Servant Stage’s original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to the Ware Center in 2022! A faithful rendition of the timeless holiday tale of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas, A Christmas Carol follows the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future!

All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage’s mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.  You will be able to pay what you will through the online ticket reservation process or via this link:  https://www.etix.com/ticket/ds/1350/pay-what-you-will-servant-stage.jsp

Running time is 75 minutes, no intermission.

Here’s a link to our video trailer: https://youtu.be/hjGE8AnHjJo

Glorious Sounds of the Season

This is the 18th annual performance of Glorious Sounds of the Season, a festive fundraiser presented by over 250 students and faculty from MU’s Tell School of Music. Proceeds support student scholarships and program development. Traditional holiday favorites are presented alongside a diverse and varied selection of world music. To create musical momentum and excitement, the concert is presented in a unique kaleidoscopic format. Performers are placed throughout the hall — with no applause between selections — creating seamless transitions and continuous music-making. This Millersville tradition is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Be sure to purchase your tickets early, as performances often sell out.

Ticket Prices
Advanced: $30.00

Day Of: $33.00
MU Student w/ID: $5.00*

*MU Students will receive up to one (1) discounted ticket with a valid MU ID. MU discounts are NOT available online and must be made in-person or by calling any box office location. MU discount tickets are subject to availability on the day of the event.

Advanced ticket reservations are strongly encouraged.  

Glorious Sounds of the Season

This is the 18th annual performance of Glorious Sounds of the Season, a festive fundraiser presented by over 250 students and faculty from MU’s Tell School of Music. Proceeds support student scholarships and program development. Traditional holiday favorites are presented alongside a diverse and varied selection of world music. To create musical momentum and excitement, the concert is presented in a unique kaleidoscopic format. Performers are placed throughout the hall — with no applause between selections — creating seamless transitions and continuous music-making. This Millersville tradition is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Be sure to purchase your tickets early, as performances often sell out.

Ticket Prices
Advanced: $30.00

Day Of: $33.00
MU Student w/ID: $5.00*

*MU Students will receive up to one (1) discounted ticket with a valid MU ID. MU discounts are NOT available online and must be made in-person or by calling any box office location. MU discount tickets are subject to availability on the day of the event.

Advanced ticket reservations are strongly encouraged.  

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