Public Events

Heinz Memorial Chapel hosts a number of public events and concerts each semester._{‍
Please note that all of our events use the wooden pews for seating. We have seat cushions available in our gift shop for purchase or you can bring your own. The temperature in our historic building can feel cold to some guests - you may want to bring a blanket or extra layer for comfort.}

Meditation Mondays
‍12-1 PM: Meditation & Soundscapes and 4-6 PM: Quiet Hours for prayer, study, or reflection.
‍_{Please note that on Monday, November 11, Meditation & Soundscapes will start at 1 PM instead of noon.}‍‍

Drop-in Hours with an Oratory Priest
Tuesdays 2-4 PM
An opportunity for prayer and guidance for Pitt students.
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Candy & Coloring
Wednesdays 1-3 PM
Relax and recharge with some coloring and sweet treats. All supplies are provided.

Yale Society of Orpheus and Bacchus Concert
Saturday, October 18, 7:30-9 PM
‍Join the Yale Society of Orpheus and Bacchus for an evening of music and laughter, with a special appearance by the Pitt Songburghs!
_{About the Society of Orpheus and Bacchus: The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus is the longest-running underclassmen a cappella group in the nation. We have an enormous repertoire spanning more than eight decades that includes traditional, jazz, blues, rock and roll, and original compositions. Our blend of musical excellence, spontaneity, and laughter has kept audiences around the world entertained for more than 85 years and promises to continue to do so for decades to come.}
Tickets and more information can be found here.
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University Handbell Ensemble Halloween Concert
Wednesday, October 29, 7 PM
‍Please join the University Handbell Ensemble for a night of spooktacular rings at our annual Halloween Concert! Come enjoy a short selection of haunted tunes guaranteed to put you in the Halloween spirit. Connect with us on Instagram @handbellupgh.
Free and open to the public. Donations to the Handbell Ensemble welcomed.
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Heinz Chapel Halloween Concert
Friday, October 31, 8 PM, Doors open at 7:30 PM
It’s a Halloween Organ Spooktacular! Join Heinz Chapel Organist, Jon Tyillian along with special guest singers Sarah Nadler and Logan Newman for an evening of frightful favorites including selections from Phantom of the Opera and The Nightmare Before Christmas as well as the famous Toccata and Fugue by Bach.
Free for Pitt students, $6 for Pitt faculty & staff, $12 for General Admission. Reserve your spot here.
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Mega Surround Sound Bath Concert
Sunday, November 9, 3:00-4:30 PM, Doors open at 2:30 PM
Violinist Monique Mead joins 15 professional musicians and sound practitioners to envelop you in an immersive soundscape like no other. Stretch out on a pew, gaze up at the stained glass windows, and absorb the healing sounds resonating from 60+ singing bowls as they blend with the sublime melodies of violin, harp, and flute. Find stillness as the sounds guide you to a space of timeless presence. (Please bring your own blankets and comfort items.)
SOLD OUT
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Canzona Holiday Concert
Tuesday, December 9, 7-8 PM, Doors open at 6:30 PM
Join the Canzona ensemble in an evening of seasonal holiday favorites for organ, violin, and soprano. Organist Nicholas Will, violinist Warren Davidson, and soprano Katie Williams will offera varied program of both joyful and intimate works, including popular and lesser-known settings of "Ave Maria," Adam's "Cantique de Noel," and Pietro Yon's "Gesu Bambino."
Free for Pitt students, $6 for Pitt faculty & staff, $12 for General Admission. Reserve your spot here.
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Mike Tamburo Sound Meditation Concert
Wednesday, December 10, 7:30 PM, Doors open at 7 PM
Enter a timeless space of listening as Crown of Eternity's Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 40+ overtone rich instruments including Gongs, Bells, Hammered Dulcimer and tuned metal instruments. Listeners have described Mike Tamburo's music as an adventure in listening; sonic bliss; a deep and lasting vibrational rejuvenation for body and soul; a profound aesthetic experience; a journey through the senses and a perceptual rollercoaster. Allow yourself to be still and listen. (Please bring your own blankets and comfort items.)
Free for Pitt Students, $10 for Pitt faculty & staff, $20 for General Admission. Reserve your spot here.