Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville
*Listings of Jacksonville concerts advertised as FREE are compiled chiefly from online calendars. Listed concerts could be subject to change or cancellation, and additional concert listings might be added. Most venue addresses are given at left.
Sunday, December 1 @ 5pm
Advent Procession with Carols
* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
Online listing
Wednesday, December 4 @ 12noon
Music at Noon
Christmas piano and organ improvisations featuring Andrew Clarke.
* Riverside Presbyterian Church
Online listing
Wednesday, December 4 @ 1:30pm
Sonata Class Recital
Featuring students from the string and piano areas Erin K. Bennett, coordinator
* UNF - Recital Hall
Online listing
Thursday, December 5 @ 7pm
JU Choral Ensembles
University Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble “Rivertones,” plus Musical Theater selections, Julian Bryson, Conductor.
* Friday Musicale
Online listing
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:15pm
Sugar Sticks for the Holidays: A Decade of Favorites
The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville, Michael Dell, Artistic Director: Please join us this season as we celebrate our 10th year by sharing some of our favorite “sugar sticks” over the years. We are certain you will enjoy them as much as we do!
* First Christian Church (South Mandarin: 11924 San Jose Blvd., 32223)
Online listing
Friday, December 6 @ 11am
JU Choral Ensembles
University Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble “Rivertones,” plus Musical Theater selections, Julian Bryson, Conductor.
* Friday Musicale
Online listing
Friday, December 6 @ 7pm
It's a Wonderful Christmas
Come out for an evening with The Don Thompson Chorale as we present festive music of the season. R. Hugh Patterson, music director; Terry Stuckey, piano
* Murray Hill Baptist Church, 4300 Post St
Online listing
Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm
JU Orchestra Holiday Concert
Seasonal favorites, Dr. Marguerite Richardson, conductor
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm
Piano Piano-Off: Music by Women Composers
An annual themed piano recital where the audience is invited to vote for their favorite performance! Dr. Erin K. Bennett, coordinator
* UNF - Recital Hall
Online listing
Saturday, December 7 @ 12noon
UNF Clarinet Studio Recital
Dr. Sunshine Simmons, coordinator
* UNF - Recital Hall
Online listing
Saturday, December 7 @ 2pm
YuleSlide
YuleSlide is a Trombone Christmas Choir made up of musicians from all over Jacksonville of all ages and skill levels. Guest Conductor: Dr. Jemmie Robertson
* Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave
Online listing
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm
It's a Wonderful Christmas
21st Annual Joint Holiday Concert with The Don Thompson Chorale and The First Coast Wind Symphony
* Riverside Presbyterian Church
Online listing
Sunday, December 8 @ 8:30 & 11am
A Service of Lessons & Carols
Featuring soloists, choir, and a 26-piece orchestra conducted by Dr. Ronn Cummings
* Palms Presbyterian Church
Online listing
Sunday, December 8 @ 3pm
Intermezzo with Charlotte Mabrey, percussion
Charlotte Mabrey spent her musical career as as the principal percussionist for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and distinguished professor in the University of North Florida's School of Music.
* JPL - Main Library, Hicks Auditorium
Online listing
Sunday, December 8 @ 3pm
Winter Dreams
The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville, under the direction of Dr. Marguerite Richardson, performing: Les Patineurs (The Skaters) – Emile Waldteufel; Selections from the Nutcracker – Peter Tchaikovsky; Finale from Symphony No. 5, op. 82 – Jean Sibelius
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
Sunday, December 8 @ 4pm
Sugar Sticks for the Holidays: A Decade of Favorites
The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville, Michael Dell, Artistic Director: Please join us this season as we celebrate our 10th year by sharing some of our favorite “sugar sticks” over the years. We are certain you will enjoy them as much as we do!
* Woodlawn Presbyterian Church (Northside: 3026 Woodlawn Rd., 32209)
Online listing
Sunday, December 8 @ 6pm
Holiday Choral Concert
The JU Choral Ensembles will present a Holiday Concert of favorites old and new.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
Friday, December 13 @ 11am & 7pm
Newman Oltman Holiday Concert
Guitarists Laura Oltman and Michael Newman have been hailed as a “revelation to hear” by The Washington Post, and are recognized for their matchless technique, ensemble precision, and innovative programming, combined with their commitment to expanding the repertoire for guitar duo.
* Friday Musicale
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Friday, December 13 @ 7:30pm
Beaches Fine Arts presents Daniela Liebman, piano
Named one of the “40 Most Creative Mexicans in the World” by Forbes Mexico, seventeen-year-old Mexican pianist DANIELA LIEBMAN has performed with more than twenty-five orchestras on four continents. She received first prizes in the 2017 Piano Texas Concerto Competition, the 2012 Russian International Piano Competition in California, and the 2011 “Night in Madrid” in Spain.
* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Online listing
Sunday, December 15 @ 3pm
Sugar Sticks for the Holidays: A Decade of Favorites
The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville, Michael Dell, Artistic Director: Please join us this season as we celebrate our 10th year by sharing some of our favorite “sugar sticks” over the years. We are certain you will enjoy them as much as we do!
* South Jacksonville Presbyterian (Southside: 2137 Hendricks Ave.)
Online listing
Wednesday, December 18 @ 6pm
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Join us for this very meaningful celebration of the season: a lovely, candlelight service, led by our Choir and Choristers, featuring beautiful readings, carols, and other music that retell the wonderful Christmas story from Genesis through the Word made flesh and beyond.
* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Online listing
Thursday, December 19 @ 7pm
Saint-Saëns' Oratorio de Noel
This “Christmas Oratorio” was written in 1860 for five vocal soloists, mixed choir, strings, organ and harp. The San Jose Episcopal performance will feature the San Jose Episcopal Chancel Choir, a guest organist, guest soloists and a string quintet. The performance is free and open to the public. An offering will be taken, which will benefit the church's music program.
* San Jose Episcopal Church (7423 San Jose Boulevard, across the street from The Bolles School)
Online listing
Tuesday, December 24 @ 6 & 11pm
Christmas Eve Services with The Cathedral Choir
* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
Online listing
Wednesday, December 25 @ 10:30am
Christmas Day Service
* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
Online listing
Tuesday, December 31 @ 5pm
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
Online listing
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