The Mirandola Ensemble: Voices of Early America

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Showtime: 7:00 PM

Location: Stoney End Music Loft

Performance Type: Fully Acoustic / Unamplified

About the Performance

Step back in time for an intimate evening of stunning vocal harmony and early American history. For this special performance at the Music Loft, the renowned Mirandola Ensemble is stepping away from their usual European renaissance repertoire to explore the raw, powerful, and uniquely American music of the Revolutionary era and beyond.

Performed entirely unamplified to take full advantage of the Loft's brilliant natural acoustics, this concert brings to life the music that shaped a nation.

What You’ll Hear:

• The "Yankee Tunesmiths": Bold, driving vocal works by William Billings and other self-taught New England composers from the time of the American Revolution.
• Sacred Harp & Shape-Note Traditions: High-energy, hauntingly beautiful community hymns defined by their stark, powerful harmonies.
• Pre-Civil War Hymnody: Fascinating 19th-century hymns that cleverly set sacred lyrics to famous classical instrumental melodies.
• Early American Folk: Stripped-down, soulful folk music rooted in early American tradition.

The Artists

For this performance, Mirandola’s four core vocalists are joining forces with a stellar lineup of local instrumentalists to weave a rich tapestry of strings and voices:

• The Mirandola Ensemble (Vocal Quartet)
• David Burk (Guitar)
• Lindsey Bordner (Violin/Fiddle)
• Josh Schwalbach (Upright Bass)

A Special Loft Connection: Keep your ears open! You might even catch a tune featuring a mountain dulcimer born right here in the Stoney End shop.

Tickets are limited for this special acoustic event. Secure yours today to experience the rich, historic sounds of early America in our cozy loft setting!