Originally named the Harmonia Circle, the group was organized in 1890 by Mrs. Lee L. Grumbine. Since 1897, Harmonia has been affiliated with the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs. In 1905, it became a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs and in 1956 a part of the Past Presidents’ Assembly.
Purpose: The Club was organized to stimulate and develop live music in the community and to offer opportunity, recognition and awards for talented young musicians. Since 1975 scholarships, based upon audition, have been awarded to Lebanon County seniors who plan to attend an institution of higher learning and participate in a music organization.
Events: Harmonia presents a variety of concerts from September through May that are open to the public and held at various community venues.
In recent years, Harmonia has instituted the Lebanon County Musicians’ Hall of Fame. For additional information, please contact Patricia Walter
Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania is located in the center of Lebanon County about 25 miles east of Harrisburg.
Officers (2021-2022):
- President: H. Lee Moyer
- Vice President: Rebecca Duke
- Federation Secretary: Katherine Hoops
- Recording Secretary: Patricia Walter
- Corresponding Secretary: Kathleen Thrapp
- Treasurer: Stephany Houser
Harmonia Music Association announces
Lebanon County Musicians’ Hall of Fame – 2020:
Raymond Brinker, Frank Dinunzio, Jr. (deceased), Michael J. Kitchen,
Steve Meashey, Sally Ann Miller-Checket, and Chad E. Smith
Applications to make nominations for 2021 may be submitted at any time to Patricia Walter.
Scholarship Opportunity: The Harmonia Association offers two $2000.00 scholarships to Lebanon County High School seniors intending to participate in music in college.
Please direct any questions to: Heather Buffington