Organist Larry Hershey will perform a program of “Seasonal Encores,” a free 30 minute concert celebrating events in May, at 8 PM on First Friday, May 2 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program will include “‘The Riders’ from Suite in E Major” by Georg Muffat, “‘La Bamba’ from Triptico Mexicano” by Ramón Noble and Enrico Bossi’s “Ave Maria”. Memorial remembrance will feature “Irish Air from ‘County Derry’” (Danny Boy) arranged by Edwin Lemare and “Prelude on ‘Eternal Father, strong to save'” arranged by Carlo Curley.

The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.