By Carter Kucier ’23, staff writer

The LVC Symphonic band performed a side-by-side recital with Ephrata High School on
Monday, April 3.

The symphonic band is directed by Dr. Chris Heffner, music department co-chair and associate
professor of music at LVC. Heffner also directs the Pride of the Valley marching band each
fall semester.

This concert provided a unique opportunity to Ephrata High School students, allowing them to
perform for a collegiate-level ensemble, as well as providing them with the chance to hear such
an ensemble perform for them. These types of experiences inspire many high schoolers to
pursue music after high school, either as a career or simply continuing to study music as a
hobby.

LVC’s music students also get the chance to set an example for potential future music
department Dutchmen during events like this. By displaying the skills and abilities that college
musicians possess, as well as showing the high school students what it is like to study music at
a higher level and under the direction of college professors.

Those who missed attending in person but would like to see the performance can find the
recording on the Lebanon Valley College Music Department Facebook page.