“Organic Reflections: Celebrating Black Composers”
February 6, 2026
In commemoration of Black History month, First Reformed Church of Lancaster will present a free 30 minute concert by resident organist Larry Hershey on First Friday, February 6 at 8 PM. The program, “Celebrating Black Composers” will feature Adolphus Hailstork’s “Toccata on ‘Great Day’” and Carl Haywood’s “Improvisation on ‘We Shall Overcome’” as well as works by several other distinguished composers.
The concert on The Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ in the historic 1854 sanctuary at 40 E. Orange Street in downtown Lancaster, will also include The Rev. Dr. Dominique Denman singing the African-American spiritual, “Give Me Jesus”.
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.
