The Music on the Hill concert series returns to Marysville Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1033 W. 5th St., after being suspended the past few years because of the COVID-19 pandemic with a season opener at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25.
The first of five concerts in the series, which extends through June, will feature an opening gala with Chelsea and Paul Melcher and Sarah and Richard Jeric performing vocal selections ranging from opera to musical theater and piano duets.
Paul Melcher is the former director of music at Our Lady of Lourdes and Richard Jeric is the current director. Chelsea Melcher and Sara Jeric are accomplished vocalists.
Music on the Hill began a decade ago when Father David Poliafico was pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes and Paul Melcher served as the director of music for the parish and coordinator of the series.
The founding mission of the series continues to be to bring free and open music experiences to the community. Highlights from the past decade include the University of Notre Dame Glee Club, the Westerville St. Paul the Apostle Youth Choir, and performances of Handel’s Messiah.
“We’re excited to have the concert series return to Our Lady of Lourdes and we hope many people will be able to join us for the performances,” said Father Kevin Kavanagh, the current pastor.
Other concerts in the series are:
November 20: A piano recital featuring Richard Jeric performing well-known masterpieces by composers Beethoven and Chopin
February 12, 2023: Sacred choral works performed by the St. Joseph Cathedral Choir under the direction of Dr. Richard Fitzgerald
April 16, 2023: Fireworks for Trumpet and Voice with piano and organ accompaniment featuring trumpeter Matthew Swihart and Sarah Jeric
June 11, 2023: Clarinet spectacular with Jacob Moyer, a member of The President’s Own U.S. Marine Band
All concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are accepted, and individuals or businesses interested in sponsoring the series at various levels of giving are asked to contact Richard Jeric at richard@olol.cc.
For more information, updates and announcements throughout the season, visit the parish website at www.olol.cc or the Music on the Hill Marysville Facebook.