Scranton Community Concerts History
 In the fall of 1928, Scranton became the first town in the country to begin a Community Concerts Association, an organization dedicated to presenting the finest and most promising artists from around the world. Dr. Sigmund Spaeth of Columbia Artists Management, New York, suggested the concept of community-organized concerts to the local Chamber of Commerce, and the program succeeded immediately in Scranton. In the first membership drive alone, 450 people enrolled, and there were often waiting lists. Many American and Canadian cities followed suit. Eventually, over 900 similar associations were formed.
Since then, Scranton Community Concerts presented over 300 performances, without interruption during the Depression or times of war. There is a rich variety of concerts in our history: symphonies, instrumental and vocal soloists, chamber music, choirs, opera, ballet and most recently jazz. There is a long list of legendary artists in our history, some who appeared in Scranton before they achieved star status.
In July 2009, Scranton Community Concerts merged with Lackawanna College and became known as Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. This partnership enables the Community Concerts tradition of providing exceptional cultural programming at affordable prices to survive and flourish in the beautiful Theater at Lackawanna College.
For information on Community Concerts, theater programming and ticketing, please contact Wendy Evans, Director of Programming and Special Events, 570.955.1456. E mail: evansw@lackawanna.edu
Past Seasons include:
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2008-2009
Altar Boyz
The Celtic Tenors
American Spiritual Ensemble
A Gathering of Singer-Songwriters
Manhattan Rhythm Kings
2007-2008
Juilliard String Quartet
Community Holiday Concert
A Day in His Life (The John Lennon Anthology Concert)
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
2006-2007
Mozart Celebration
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Dallas Brass
Rockapella
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2005-2006
Don McLean
Mikado
Leon Bates
Bill Charlap Trio
2004-2005
Ronan Tynan
The Kingston Trio
Porgy and Bess
Lizz Wright
Perlman Schmidt Bailey Trio
2003-2004
Rhythm & Brass
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in Pirates of Penzance
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra
Preservation Hall Jazz Band |
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