tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37645190871097886882024-03-13T22:31:58.992-07:00Classical JaxAn Historical Record of Free Classical Music Performances in Jacksonville, Florida between 2008-2020Ed Leinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06444476320126468411noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3764519087109788688.post-84097064406585537062020-04-02T00:00:00.010-07:002021-06-29T02:14:34.432-07:002020 -2021 ...<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Historical Record of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville (2008-2020)</b></span><br />
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<i>*Compiled chiefly from online calendars. Most venue addresses are given at left, under the Blog Archive</i><br />
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<b><i>Due to public safety measures adopted to help curb the spread of the Coronavirus, most live concerts were suspended beginning mid-March 2020,. Thus, these calendar listings were likewise suspended, but the historical record of past free concerts is still available via the blog archive (left column).
<br><br>But here are a few free online musical offerings ...</i></b>:
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<b>Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra</b> (YouTube videos)
<br /><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/jaxsymphony/featured" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/c/jaxsymphony/featured</a>
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/live-streamed-classical-music-concerts-coronavirus/">
<b>The best live-streamed classical music concerts available online</b>
<br><small>https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/live-streamed-classical-music-concerts-coronavirus/</a>
<br>"An updating list of all the major classical concerts and events being streamed online in the wake of coronavirus measures being taken globally."</small>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.sanmarcochambermusic.org/"><b>San Marco Chamber Music Society, Inc.</b>
<br><small>http://www.sanmarcochambermusic.org/</a>
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"SMCMS would like to share some videos made by the music directors Eric and Ellen Olson while we deal with challenging times. [Included are] links to several Facebook videos. As long as the current crisis continues we will post new videos to help lift your spirits. Stay well!"</small>
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<b>JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Jacoby Symphony Hall LIVE</b>
<br><small>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pTLbSHXTm8AA4cN4RamDKc0nCEm7oyT</small></a>
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<span title="Beethoven, Haydn and Sibelius live from Jacoby Symphony Hall, featuring pianist Evren Ozel, led by Music Director Courtney Lewis." >
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<b>Alexei Romanenko, Principal Cellist, Jacksonville S.O.</b>
<br><small>https://www.youtube.com/user/Arcellist/videos</a>
<br>Alexei is joined by JSO violinist</small> <b>Jonathan Kuo</b> <small>in the 6th selection.</small><br>
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<small><i>A few of my own compositions from concerts at Jacksonville Public Library and UNF,
<br>plus a performance from the Ex Libris series in the Old Main Library from the late 1980s... </i></small>
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/EdwardLein0525/videos">
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<a target="_blank" href="http://leinmachine.blogspot.com/">http://leinmachine.blogspot.com/</a></small>
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<br><small>Duo Bonev-Birbochukov --
<br>Boyan Bonev, cello & Hristo Birbochukov, piano</small>
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<br><small>Combined string orchestras from
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<br><small>Rossini: La serenata ("Mira la bianca luna")
<br>Soprano Judy Wade, tenor Ed Lein,
<br>& Rosalind McEnulty, piano</small>
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Ed Leinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06444476320126468411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3764519087109788688.post-43095683177756953602020-03-01T00:25:00.001-08:002020-03-22T06:22:00.349-07:00MARCH 2020<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville</b></span><br />
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<BIG>PLEASE NOTE!</big>
<br><b>These concerts were scheduled prior to the Federal Government releasing information concerning the <a target=_blank title="This link goes to a March 12 article at CNN.com " href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/health/coronavirus-us-updates-cases-thursday/index.html">Coronavirus Pandemic</a>, so some of the events may be canceled as precautionary measures. Please check with the concert hosts to confirm whether particular concerts will be held as scheduled!</b>
<br>- <a target=_blank href="https://www.unf.edu/coronavirus/">https://www.unf.edu/coronavirus/</a>
<br>- <a target=_blank href="https://www.ju.edu/emergency/coronavirus/index.php">https://www.ju.edu/emergency/coronavirus/index.php</a>
<hr><b>FREE LIVE CONCERT VIDEOS</b>
<br><b>JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY</b> "LIVE" videos:
<br>- <a target=_blank href="https://www.jaxsymphony.org/live">https://www.jaxsymphony.org/live</a>
<br><b>THE METROPOLITAN OPERA</b>'s Nightly Opera Streams (updated nightly @ 7:30pm EDT):
<br>- <a target=_blank href="https://www.metopera.org/">https://www.metopera.org/</a> | <a target=_blank href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Met-Opes-To-Launch-Free-Nightly-Streams-During-Coronavirus-Closure-20200313">MARCH 16-22 SCHEDULE</a>
<br><b>BERLIN PHILHARMONIC</b>'s Digital Concert Hall
<br><small>"Redeem the voucher code BERLINPHIL by 31 March and receive free access to all concerts and films in the Digital Concert Hall."</small>
<br>- <a target=_blank href="https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/concerts">https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/concerts</a>
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<b>Sunday, March 1 @ 3pm
<br />Intermezzo: Cliff Newton (trumpet) & Friends </b>
<br />Cliff Newton retired from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra after 32 years as Principal Trumpet, and, together with his violinist wife Glynda Newton who retired from the Symphony in 2017, established Newton Musical in 1978. Returning to the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, they and their musical friends will amaze and delight with an astounding variety of tunes.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://events.jaxpubliclibrary.org/event/3223185" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 1 @ 3pm
<br />Second Annual Organ Festival Recital with Joshua Stafford</b>
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Joshua Stafford is the 2016 First Prize Winner of the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. Reception following
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 1 @ 3pm
<br />Eroica Duo </b>
<br /> The Eroica Duo has a long, rich history- even longer than the Eroica Trio’s. When founding members Erika Nickrenz and Sara Sara Sant’Ambrogio were only 12 years old, they had their first musical connection and performances together.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/eroica-duo/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 1 @ 5pm
<br />Lenten Evensong </b>
<br />Choral Evensong has long been an important part of our Anglican heritage. Like all forms of liturgical worship, Evensong has elements of drama and ritual that nourish our spiritual lives. You can expect a quiet, meditative service that is full of music. We will offer choral music by William Smith, William Byrd, Anton Bruckner, G.P. da Palestrina, Malcolm Boyle and Edward C. Bairstow. <b>Please come early for the prelude music</b>. The service itself starts at 5:00.
<br>Following the service, we invite you to a reception and an art exhibit in Taliaferro Hall featuring works by Anna Miller. We hope you will consider including this service in your Lenten worship this year.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 1 @ 7pm
<br />A Concert of Harpsichord Music </b>
<br />Dr. Anita Renfroe, performing music of Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti. All are invited. Reception following.
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="http://smljax.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-concert-of-harpsichord-music-march-1.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, March 3 @ 7:30pm
<br />New Music at JU </b>
<br />Join us for the annual New Music at JU Concert featuring
works recently composed by JU faculty and students.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PASOnly_CreativeCurrents_19-20.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:30pm
<br />Palms Presbyterian Church Fine Art Series presents The Concordia Choir </b>
<br />From Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. This will be Rene Clausen's final tour with the ensemble, as he retires in May. Concert is free and open to all - childcare is provided.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.palmschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-20-FAS-Brochure.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, March 5 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Chamber Ensembles </b>
<br />Chamber music performances by JU student groups,
including the Honors chamber ensembles.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PASOnly_CreativeCurrents_19-20.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 6 @ 11am & 7pm
<br />ZOFO </b>
<br /> Since joining forces as a professional duo in 2009, internationally acclaimed solo pianists Eva-Maria Zimmermann and Keisuke Nakagoshi—ZOFO duet—have electrified audiences from Carnegie Hall to Tokyo with their dazzling artistry and outside-the-box thematic programming for one-piano-four-hands.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/zofo/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 8 @ 5pm
<br />Deep Exploration: Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville </b>
<br />Deep Exploration is a celebration of mankind’s insatiable curiosity to understand the world around us and the role classical music plays in characterizing these accomplishments. Dr. Marguerite Richardson conducts <i>Also sprach Zarathustra</i>, op. 30 (excerpt) by Richard Strauss;
<i>The Planets</i>, op. 32 by Gustav Holst;
<i>And God Created Great Whales</i> by Alan Hovhaness; and,
<i>ET Adventures on Earth</i> by John Williams
<br />* St. Paul's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/566085117293490/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, March 9 @ 7:30pm
<br />Faculty Violin Recital: Dr. Simon Shiao </b>
<br />Together with guest pianist Gonzaol Farias, Dr. Shiao will present sonatas for violin and piano by Schubert, Prokofiev and Saint Saens.
<br />* UNF Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, March 12 @ 7pm
<br />Infusion Baroque - Concert Dedicated in Memory of Joseph Henson Markham </b>
<br />nfusion Baroque draws new audiences to early music through a truly captivating concert experience, deftly combining seasoned musicianship with theatrical elements. Playing music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries on historical instruments, the four women of Infusion Baroque enthrall audiences across North America with their creative and interactive programming.. This evening’s concert will be dedicated in memory of Joseph Henson Markham. He passed away at age 85 on December 24, 2019.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/infusion-baroque/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 13 @ 11am
<br />Infusion Baroque</b>
<br />nfusion Baroque draws new audiences to early music through a truly captivating concert experience, deftly combining seasoned musicianship with theatrical elements. Playing music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries on historical instruments, the four women of Infusion Baroque enthrall audiences across North America with their creative and interactive programming.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/infusion-baroque/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 15 @ 3pm
<br />McClure Award Winner Concert </b>
<br />The Paul and Linda Kahn Foundation focuses on projects in
the fields of History, Education, the Arts, and Religion. A music
award was first established through the efforts of its arts
director, Louise McClure. The McClure Music Performance
Award features the winner of a skill-based performance
competition open to JU junior and senior music majors.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 15 @ 3pm
<br />CANCELED: <strike style="color:black">Young Concert Artist Series: Aristo Sham, piano </b>
<br />The JCA is happy to shine a spotlight on these brilliant newcomers as they launch their careers. Thanks to the generosity of the Berman Family, these concerts are free and open to the community.
<br />* Jewish Community Alliance </strike>
<br /><a href="https://jcajax.org/calendar/?cid=my-calendar&month=3&yr=2020" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Postponed until June 7, 2020</b> <strike style="color:black">Sunday, March 15 @ 7pm
<br />The San Marco Chamber Music Society Presents Harpist Kayo Ishimaru
<br />Music of Gabriel Pierne, Nino Rota, Deborah Anderson, Adrienne Albert, and Jacques Francaix. Plus the world premiere of Terzetto for oboe, cello, and harp by Florida composer Peter Mathews. With Megan McClendon Rios, violin; Ellen Olson, viola; Kacy Clopton, cello; Les Roettges, flute; Eric Olson, oboe; Patrick Graham, clarinet; and Conrad Cornelison, bassoon. Please come and enjoy our post concert reception with the musicians! St. Mark's is wheelchair accessible.
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church </strike>
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/230902261264305/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>CANCELED</b> <strike style="color:black"><b>Thursday, March 19 @ 7:30pm
<br />Rivertones Spring Sing </b>
<br />Swing into Spring with Jacksonville University’s Vocal Jazz
Ensemble, The Rivertones as they present their 3rd annual “Spring
Sing!” a concert of Vocal Jazz, Show Tunes & Popular Song!
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall </strike>
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>CANCELED</b> <strike style="color:black"><b>Friday, March 20 @ 7:30pm
<br />Scott Watkins Solo Piano Recital </b>
<br />Dr. Scott Watkins celebrates 35 years of public performances
in this special evening of the most beloved and stirring
piano music ever written. Program includes Beethoven’s
“Moonlight Sonata,” Chopin’s “Fantasie-Impromptu,”
and Debussy’s “Clair de lune,” plus favorites by Mozart,
Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff and Liszt.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall </strike>
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>CANCELED</b> <strike style="color:black"><b>Tuesday, March 24 @ 7:30pm
<br />J.S. Bach’s Inventions and Sinfonias </b>
<br />The piano studio of Dr. Scott Watkins presents its eleventh
annual recital program featuring J. S. Bach’s Inventions and
Sinfonias performed on the new Markham Harpsichord.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall </strike>
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Postponed due to European travel restrictions
<br><strike style="color:black">Thursday, March 26 @ 7pm
<br />Antonio Meneses & Paul Galbraith </b>
<br />Antonio Meneses was the cellist of the legendary Beaux Arts Trio from 1998 through the Trio’s retirement in 2008. He won First Prize and Gold Medal at the 1982 Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Paul Galbraith, a GRAMMY-nominee and Billboad Top-10 artist, is internationally renowned as one of the foremost guitarists of our time. The depth of his interpretations, along with his revolutionary 8-string instrument and cello-like playing position, have made him an instantly recognizable figure in the world of classical music.
<br />* Friday Musicale </strike>
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/antonio-meneses-paul-galbraith/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Postponed due to European travel restrictions
<br><strike style="color:black">Friday, March 27 @ 11am
<br />Antonio Meneses & Paul Galbraith </b>
<br />Antonio Meneses was the cellist of the legendary Beaux Arts Trio from 1998 through the Trio’s retirement in 2008. He won First Prize and Gold Medal at the 1982 Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Paul Galbraith, a GRAMMY-nominee and Billboad Top-10 artist, is internationally renowned as one of the foremost guitarists of our time. The depth of his interpretations, along with his revolutionary 8-string instrument and cello-like playing position, have made him an instantly recognizable figure in the world of classical music.
<br />* Friday Musicale </strike>
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/antonio-meneses-paul-galbraith-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3833120783372695/" target=_blank>Postponed to May 3</a> <strike style="color:black">Sunday, March 29 @ 3pm
<br />The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville presents "Heart and Soul" </b>
<br /> Come join us for our Spring 2020 Heart and Soul choral presentation. Admission is free but a donation to the International Myeloma Foundation will be gratefully accepted.
<br />* South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church (2137 Hendricks Ave, 32207)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/219691416095846/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>CANCELED</b> <strike style="color:black"><b>Sunday, March 29 @ 3pm
<br />Faculty Piano Recital </b>
<br />Pianist Gary Smart performs music by Mozart, Chopin, Liszt and Mussorgsky
<br />* UNF Recital Hall </strike>
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>CANCELED</b> <strike style="color:black"><b>Tuesday, March 31 @ 7:30pm
<br />The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents Conductor Simon Carrington </b>
<br />Featuring UNF Chamber Singers
<br />* UNF Recital Hall</strike>
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville</b></span><br />
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<b>Sunday, February 2 @ 3pm
<br />Intermezzo Series: Lauren Burns Hodges (Viola)</b>
<br />Violist Lauren Burns Hodges enjoys a varied career as a teacher and performer throughout the United States and abroad. She is currently Assistant Professor of Viola at the University of Florida where she also coordinates and teaches Music Appreciation classes. Passionate about promoting the viola and engaging with the community, she hosts an annual viola day at UF and serves as a board member-at-large for the American Viola Society.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=583106_intermezzo_concert_featuring_lauren_hodges" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, February 6 @ 7:30pm
<br />Ritz Chamber Players: Afro-Ameri-KKK-ania </b>
<br />Since 1865, the KKK has threatened the unity of our country, specifically targeting the voice of our Black citizens. This thought-provoking program will explore works by Black composers that speak to Black heritage as well as rising beyond racism and exclusion -- both past and present.
<br>General Admission: Free (VIP seating costs $25)
<br />* Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church
<br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ritz-chamber-players-afro-ameri-kkk-ania-tickets-74853939147" target=_blank><small>Online listing/Tickets (Free & VIP)</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, February 15 @ 4pm
<br />Middle School Choral Festival</b>
<br />JU Choral Director Dr. Julian Bryson invites regional middle school students to participate in a day of choral music workshops and performances.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, February 15 @ 7:30pm
<br />UNF Chamber Singers: Dancing and Romancing </b>
<br />Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 16 @ 3pm
<br />Lawson Ensemble </b>
<br />The Lawson Ensemble was formed in 2015 as a result of group members’ desire to consistently perform chamber music with a level of excellence and commitment and to share the results with the Jacksonville and regional community. Founding members are violinist Aurica Duca, violinist/violist Clinton Dewing and cellist Nick Curry. The group is in residence at the University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville and performs regularly on the UNF campus, in Jacksonville, and around the region.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/lawson-ensemble/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 16 @ 6pm
<br />Choral Evensong </b>
<br />Featuring: The Chancel Choir, Donald McCullough, organist/choirmaster. Contemplative in nature, the choir is the main component of Choral Evensong, singing Psalms, responses (Smith), canticles (<i>Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis</i> in D, by Brewer) and anthems (<i>Cause Me to Hear Thy Loving Kindness</i>, by Haan) on behalf of the congregants who are invited to join in the hymns.
<br />* Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/201785930998806/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 16 @ 7:30pm
<br />Tony Steve and the Music of Social Discourse: Works for Percussion and Fixed Media</b>
<br />A concert of music looking at our world and society through the lens of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, February 21 @ 7:30pm
<br />Honors Recital </b>
<br />The Student Honors Recitals feature outstanding student musicians nominated by their professors in recognition of distinguished performance.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, February 22 @ 7:30pm
<br />Music of Andrew Boysen </b>
<br />JU Wind Ensemble and First Coast Wind Symphony perform the music of composer Andrew Boysen.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 23 @ 4pm
<br />Beaches Fine Arts Series: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet </b>
<br /> For over three decades on the concert stage, the members of the Grammy® Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet have continually set the standard for expression and virtuosity among guitar ensembles, while perennially redefining themselves in their musical explorations.
<br />* Saint-Paul's-By-The-Sea Episcopal CHurch
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/los-angeles-guitar-quartet/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, February 24 @ 7:30pm
<br />All-Beethoven Program </b>
<br />With Aurica Duca, violin, Nick Curry, cello, and Michael Mastronicola, piano
<br />* UNF - REcital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, February 25 @ 7:30pm
<br />Hot Off the Press! </b>
<br />Join the Jacksonville University Orchestra in a celebration
of new music that is “hot off the press!” Featured on the program are commissioned works by the student winners of the Delius Composition Award for 2018 and 2019.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, February 26 @ 7pm
<br />Ash Wednesday Service </b>
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, February 27 @ 7:30pm
<br />Symphonic Band Concert </b>
<br />Under the direction of Dr. Paul Weikle, the band will
perform a diverse musical selection that will have
you rockin' in your seats and humming to the beat.
<br />* FSCJ South - Wilson Center
<br /><a href="https://www.fscj.edu/docs/default-source/wilson-center/fine-arts-calendar.pdf?sfvrsn=4" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, February 28 @ 7:30pm
<br />A Bridge of Music: Our Diverse American Legacy </b>
<br />In celebration of Black History Month, UNF Voice Area presents Dr. Todd Miller, tenor, and Dr. John Cornelius, piano
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, February 28 @ 7:30pm
<br />Choral Concert </b>
<br />Under the direction of Tommy Shapard, the Men's
Chorus, Women's Chorus and The Chorale will present
a concert with various songs. Join us as the students
lift their voices and sing from their hearts
<br />* FSCJ South - Wilson Center
<br /><a href="https://www.fscj.edu/docs/default-source/wilson-center/fine-arts-calendar.pdf?sfvrsn=4" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, February 29 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Percussion Ensemble </b>
<br />The Jacksonville University Percussion/New Music Group performs works by contemporary composers.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville</b></span><br />
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<b>Thursday, January 9 @ 7pm
<br />Friday Musicale: Pandolfi-Deutsche Duo </b>
<br />This powerhouse duo takes the crowd on a whirlwind journey through the hits of the centuries, expressing a variety of musical styles from classical to jazz to the popular hits of today. Trained at the world’s top conservatories, Thomas Pandolfi and Lindsay Deutsch, showcase their dazzling technique as they perform masterpieces by the rockstars of yesteryear such as Bach and Beethoven.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/events/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, January 10 @ 11am
<br />Friday Musicale: Pandolfi-Deutsche Duo </b>
<br />This powerhouse duo takes the crowd on a whirlwind journey through the hits of the centuries, expressing a variety of musical styles from classical to jazz to the popular hits of today. Trained at the world’s top conservatories, Thomas Pandolfi and Lindsay Deutsch, showcase their dazzling technique as they perform masterpieces by the rockstars of yesteryear such as Bach and Beethoven.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/events/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, January 12 @ 3pm
<br />Intermezzo Sunday Concerts: Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Piano Department </b>
<br />Recognized as the best music program in Northeast Florida, the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Piano Department features many talented young pianists who perform challenging solo works from the masters of the instrument.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://events.jaxpubliclibrary.org/event/3223097" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, January 12 @ 4pm
<br />Beaches Fine Arts: Windsync with Iavan Trevino </b>
<br />Join us to hear the award-winning wind ensemble, WINDSYNC, partnering with Mexican-American composer and percussionist IVAN TREVINO to perform an eclectic blend of music ranging from Trevino's own compositions to music of Radiohead!
<br />* Saint-Paul's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, January 18 @ 7:30pm
<br />Miami University of Ohio Men's Glee Club </b>
<br />One of the nation's oldest and largest collegiate choruses.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.palmschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-20-FAS-Brochure.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, January 21 @ 7:30pm
<br />Violinist Chee Yun Kim and Pianist Alfredo Oyaguez Montero </b>
<br />The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, January 23 @ 7:30pm
<br />Lawson Ensemble </b>
<br />Violinist Aurica Duca, violinist/violist Clinton Dewing and cellist Nick Curry, along with guest artists Ellen Olson, viola, Eric Olson, oboe, and Jiayi Huang, viola, featuring works by Mozart and Beethoven.
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, January 23 @ 7:30pm
<br />Bert Quartet </b>
<br />Boril Ivanov (piano), Ernie Ealum (bass), Rick Kirkland
(drums), and Tony Steve (vibes and percussion) perform
music by Copland, Beiderbecke, and Bird. Find the fusion
as BERT brings new life to some of the standard repertoire
of two worlds.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, January 26 @ 3pm
<br />Omer Quartet </b>
<br />Distinctive among today’s young string quartets, the <a href="https://www.omerquartet.com/about" target=_blank>Omer Quartet</a> won First Prize in the 2017 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, and holds the Helen F. Whitaker Chamber Music Chair of YCA. The quartet came into prominence in 2013 when it received Grand Prize and gold medal at the Fischoff National Competition. It has also received Top Prize at the 2017 Premio Paolo Borciani Competition in Italy, Second Prize at the 2017 Trondheim International Competition in Norway, and Special Prize at the 2016 Bordeaux Competition in France.
<br />* Jewish Community Alliance
<br /><a href="https://reg.jcajax.org/OnlineEdge/programlist.html?event=InitSearch&keyword=quartet" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, January 26 @ 7pm
<br />San Marco Chamber Music Society Concert</b>
<br />Including The Unusual Quietness of Snow for oboe and string quartet by Paul Carr, and Beethoven's String Quartet op. 59, #1
with Aurica Duca and Clinton Dewing, violins, Ellen Olson, viola, Nick Curry, cello, and Eric Olson, oboe.
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="http://www.sanmarcochambermusic.org/future-concerts.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, January 30 @ 7pm
<br />Friday Musicale: </b>
<br />JU Chamber Ensembles
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/events/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, January 31 @ 11am
<br />Friday Musicale: </b>
<br />JU Chamber Ensembles
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/events/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville</b></span><br />
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<b>Sunday, December 1 @ 5pm
<br />Advent Procession with Carols</b>
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, December 4 @ 12noon
<br />Music at Noon </b>
<br />Christmas piano and organ improvisations featuring Andrew Clarke.
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, December 4 @ 1:30pm
<br />Sonata Class Recital</b>
<br />Featuring students from the string and piano areas
Erin K. Bennett, coordinator
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, December 5 @ 7pm
<br />JU Choral Ensembles </b>
<br />University Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble “Rivertones,” plus Musical Theater selections, Julian Bryson, Conductor.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/events/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, December 5 @ 7:15pm
<br />Sugar Sticks for the Holidays: A Decade of Favorites </b>
<br />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!
<br />* First Christian Church (South Mandarin: 11924 San Jose Blvd., 32223)
<br /><a href="http://heritagesingersjacksonville.com/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 6 @ 11am
<br />JU Choral Ensembles </b>
<br />University Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble “Rivertones,” plus Musical Theater selections, Julian Bryson, Conductor.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/events/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 6 @ 7pm
<br />It's a Wonderful Christmas</b>
<br />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
<br />* Murray Hill Baptist Church, 4300 Post St
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2491292077786530/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Orchestra Holiday Concert </b>
<br />Seasonal favorites, Dr. Marguerite Richardson, conductor
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200018372435010" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm
<br /> Piano Piano-Off: Music by Women Composers </b>
<br /> An annual themed piano recital where the audience is invited to vote for their favorite performance! Dr. Erin K. Bennett, coordinator
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, December 7 @ 12noon
<br />UNF Clarinet Studio Recital </b>
<br /> Dr. Sunshine Simmons, coordinator
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, December 7 @ 2pm
<br />YuleSlide </b>
<br />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
<br />* Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/429118597769030/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm
<br />It's a Wonderful Christmas</b>
<br />21st Annual Joint Holiday Concert with The Don Thompson Chorale and The First Coast Wind Symphony
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/donthompsonchorale/photos/pb.123315621037207.-2207520000.0./2476654005703345/?type=3&theater" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 8 @ 8:30 & 11am
<br />A Service of Lessons & Carols</b>
<br />Featuring soloists, choir, and a 26-piece orchestra conducted by Dr. Ronn Cummings
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.palmschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-20-FAS-Brochure.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 8 @ 3pm
<br />Intermezzo with Charlotte Mabrey, percussion </b>
<br />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.
<br />* JPL - Main Library, Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://events.jaxpubliclibrary.org/event/3229164" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 8 @ 3pm
<br />Winter Dreams </b>
<br />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
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://civicorchestrajax.org/performances/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 8 @ 4pm
<br />Sugar Sticks for the Holidays: A Decade of Favorites </b>
<br />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!
<br />* Woodlawn Presbyterian Church (Northside: 3026 Woodlawn Rd., 32209)
<br /><a href="http://heritagesingersjacksonville.com/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 8 @ 6pm
<br />Holiday Choral Concert</b>
<br />The JU Choral Ensembles will present a Holiday Concert of favorites old and new.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200018372433750" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 13 @ 11am & 7pm
<br />Newman Oltman Holiday Concert </b>
<br />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.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/newman-oltman-holiday-concert/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 13 @ 7:30pm
<br />Beaches Fine Arts presents Daniela Liebman, piano </b>
<br />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.
<br />* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/daniela-liebman/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 15 @ 3pm
<br />Sugar Sticks for the Holidays: A Decade of Favorites </b>
<br />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!
<br />* South Jacksonville Presbyterian (Southside: 2137 Hendricks Ave.)
<br /><a href="http://heritagesingersjacksonville.com/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, December 18 @ 6pm
<br />A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols</b>
<br />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.
<br />* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/#tm-bottom-a" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, December 19 @ 7pm
<br />Saint-Saëns' <i>Oratorio de Noel</i> </b>
<br />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.
<br />* San Jose Episcopal Church (7423 San Jose Boulevard, across the street from The Bolles School)
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, December 24 @ 6 & 11pm
<br />Christmas Eve Services with The Cathedral Choir</b>
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, December 25 @ 10:30am
<br />Christmas Day Service</b>
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, December 31 @ 5pm
<br />Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols</b>
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 3 @ 3pm
<br />Lawson Ensemble with principal violist DJ Cheek </b>
<br />Dr. Nick Curry (cello), Clinton Dewing (viola), Aurica Duca (violin), and DJ Cheek (viola) performing Mozart: "Dissonance" Quartet and Beethoven: String Quartet opus 59. No. 3
<br />* UNF -Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/459370764922907/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 3 @ 5pm
<br />Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Saints </b>
<br />One of our most beautiful liturgies, Evensong is a lovely, sung, evening service led by the choir in which we thank God for the day that has passed and ask for peace and protection during the night ahead. Join us as we celebrate all the saints in our lives – especially those that have passed away this year. Music of Dyson, Drinkell, Bullock, Parry, and Walmisley. A nursery is available during the service. Wine and cheese reception following.
<br />* St. Mark's Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/#homepagelinks" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 3 @ 6pm
<br />Fauré Requiem Memorial Concert</b>
<br />Featuring orchestra with choir comprised of Southside United Methodist Choir, Voices of Jacksonville and members of the JCC Touring Choir.
<br />* Southside United Methodist Church (3120 Hendricks Ave, 32207)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/503086223862424/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 3 @ 7pm
<br />SMCMS Goes for Baroque </b>
<br />The annual San Marco Chamber Music Society's all-Baroque concert! This year we feature bassoonist Conrad Cornelison, oboist Eric Olson, and flutist Les Roettges in works by Heinichen, Fasch, and Vivaldi. Plus a Corelli concerto grosso with strings and harpsichord.
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1180473652144828/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, November 5 @ 7:30pm
<br />Baritone Kyle Ferrill with Pianist Denise Wright </b>
<br /> The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, November 6 @ 5:30pm
<br />November Art Walk Ensembles</b>
<br />Three symphony ensembles will again perform at the November Art Walk! Patrons will be given an Ensemble Passport card at the first ensemble location they attend, those who attend all three ensembles can redeem their Passport card for a voucher for two tickets to attend a concert in the Symphony's 2019-2020 season.
<br />* Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk, at Regions Bank, MOCA, and the Vystar Tower Lobby.
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2442487899180403/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 8 @ 7:30pm
<br />Beaches Fine Arts presents Spanish Brass & Timothy Tuller, organ </b>
<br />In 1989 five Spanish musicians created Spanish Brass—an innovative project that quickly gained world renown for its performances, educational activities and creative collaborations, and won the First Prize in the 1996 Narbonne (France) International Brass Quintet Competition, the most prestigious event of its kind in the world. Since 2007, Tim has been the Canon for Music at St. John’s Cathedral in Jacksonville, Florida. As Canon, Tim’s duties include playing the Cathedral’s magnificent 1983 Austin organ for all Cathedral services, conducting the 40-voice Cathedral Choir, and presiding over an extensive music series of secular and sacred performances.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/spanish-brass-timothy-tuller/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 10 @ 3pm
<br />Chamber Music Benefit Concert</b>
<br />Free, but donations will be gratefully accepted, and all funds received will go towards the restoration of the church's historic 1929 Skinner organ. Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra musicians Melissa Barrett, Megan McClendon Rios, DJ Cheek, Ellen Olson, and Alexei Romanenko will perform masterpieces by Beethoven, Martinu, Bartok, and Mendelssohn. The concert will last approximately one hour with no intermission.
<br />* Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/583868135484791/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 10 @ 3pm
<br />Two Piano Concert </b>
<br />Duo performances by Alan K Ragan & Rose S Grace; and, Andrew Clarke & Michael G Dell
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 10 @ 3pm
<br />Seven Decades of Composition</b>
<br /> Faculty and students perform compositions by Professor Emeritus Dr. William Schirmer.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, November 11 @ 7pm
<br />Veterans' Day Concert </b>
<br /> A magnificent event to honor our Veterans and support the music program of St. Paul's by-the-Sea, featuring TEN members of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra!
<br />* St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2462395190751802/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 17 @ 3pm
<br />Intermezzo Sunday Concerts: Jonathan Kuo, Violin </b>
<br />Jonathan Kuo joined the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in 2016. He is a graduate of The Julliard School (Bachelor’s) and the Manhattan School of Music (Master’s). Mr. Kuo will perform with Symphony colleagues Yuping Zhou (violin) and Alexei Romanenko (cello).
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hick's Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://events.jaxpubliclibrary.org/event/3228784" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 17 @ 3pm
<br />American Landscapes </b>
<br />The JU Wind Ensemble presents a program of music that captures the emotional images of the vast and varied American landscape. Clarinet soloist Kevin Clasen will be featured in the operatic special La Sonnambula: Fantasia for Clarinet.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 17 @ 7pm
<br />Bach Vespers: <i>Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Sagen</i> </b>
<br />Choral cantata with chamber orchestra; soloists: Kimberly Beasley, Timothy Keatley, & Clinton M.H, Weinberg; Tony Cruz, conducting. Free; an offering will be taken.
<br />* St. Mark;s Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10221612731735622&set=pcb.10221612746976003&type=3&theater" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, November 18 @ 12noon
<br />A Little Lunch Music: Welcome Center </b>
<br />JU’s string chamber music ensembles, under the direction of Dr. Marguerite Richardson, Dr. Shannon Lockwood, and Mr. Brian Magnus, perform favorites of the chamber music repertoire.
<br />* JU - Frisch Family Welcome Center Lobby
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, November 19 @ 7:30pm
<br />Jax Cello Quartet </b>
<br />An evening of favorites with members of the Jacksonville Symphony cello section.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, November 21 @ 7:30pm
<br /> Symphonic Band Concert</b>
<br />Under the direction of Dr. Paul Weikle, the Symphonic Band performs a diverse musical selection that will have you rockin' in your seats and humming to the beat.
<br />* FSCJ - Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts
<br /><a href="https://www.fscj.edu/news-events/calendar#/?i=26" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, November 21 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Chamber Ensembles </b>
<br />Chamber music performances by JU student groups, including the Honors chamber ensembles.
<br />* JU - Swisher Theater
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 22 @ 7:30pm
<br />Choral Concert </b>
<br /> The Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus and The Chorale will lift their voices and sing from their hearts.
<br />* FSCJ - Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts
<br /><a href="https://www.fscj.edu/news-events/calendar#/?i=27" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 22 @ 8pm
<br />Tech Ensemble Concert </b>
<br /> Michael Taylor, coordinator
<br />* UNF - Robinson Theater
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 24 @ 5pm
<br />St. Andrew's Day Evensong
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<br /> Reception following in Taliaferro Hall
<br />* St.John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 15 @ 7:30pm
<br /> Fall Choral Showcase</b>
<br /> Featuring Chorale, Osprey Treble and 5 O’clock Singers; Cara Tasher, Holly Hammond, Tommy Shapard, conductors
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 24 @ 4pm
<br /> G.F. Handel’s <i>Messiah</i></b>
<br />Featuring Chamber Singers, Lawson Ensemble and Friends; Cara Tasher, conductor
<br />* Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, November 30 @ 12:30pm
<br />Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras" Holiday Performance </b>
<br />Members of The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras will be giving solo holiday performances for Main Library customers, their families and friends. This event is free and open to the public.
<br />* JPL - Main Library, Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/680111445730446/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, November 7 @ 7pm
<br />Fanya Lin, Piano</b>
<br />"An avid soloist, Fanya promotes classical music to the general public by creating innovative concert programs and engages her audience by presenting interactive performances. Her solo recitals have been featured in numerous prestigious concert series, including the Schubert Club Musicians on the Rise, Stecher and Horowitz Young Artist Series, and Eslite Emerging Artist Series. "
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/fanya-lin/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 8 @ 11am
<br />Fanya Lin, Piano</b>
<br />"An avid soloist, Fanya promotes classical music to the general public by creating innovative concert programs and engages her audience by presenting interactive performances. Her solo recitals have been featured in numerous prestigious concert series, including the Schubert Club Musicians on the Rise, Stecher and Horowitz Young Artist Series, and Eslite Emerging Artist Series. "
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/fanya-lin-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, November 21 @ 7pm
<br />Opus Two: William Terwilliger, violin & Andrew Cooperstock, piano </b>
<br />Opus Two first came to international attention as winners of the United States Information Agency’s Artistic Ambassador Auditions in 1993 and has since performed across six continents, including major tours of Europe, Australia, South American, Asia, and Africa. Their US engagements include performances at Carnegie Hall, where they performed Haydn’s Double Concerto for Violin and Piano, Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall and a standing-room-only recital at New York’s Library for the Performing Arts
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/opus-two/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 22 @ 11am
<br />Opus Two: William Terwilliger, violin & Andrew Cooperstock, piano </b>
<br />Opus Two first came to international attention as winners of the United States Information Agency’s Artistic Ambassador Auditions in 1993 and has since performed across six continents, including major tours of Europe, Australia, South American, Asia, and Africa. Their US engagements include performances at Carnegie Hall, where they performed Haydn’s Double Concerto for Violin and Piano, Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall and a standing-room-only recital at New York’s Library for the Performing Arts
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/opus-two-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, October 4 @ 7:30pm
<br />"Celebrating Bach": Beaches Fine Arts Series </b>
<br />Join us Friday, October 4th, as we open our 47th season with harpist, Bridget Kibbey, and The Dover Quartet in "Celebrating Bach". Reception follows the concert with art exhibit by the Beaches Photography Club.
<br />* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/bridget-kibbey-dover-quartet/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 6 @ 3pm
<br />Jacksonville Symphony Open House & Free Concert </b>
<br />With Gonzalo Farias, Associate Conductor. Join us for a free concert and open house to kick off the season! Come early for a backstage tour of Jacoby Hall, take a turn at the conductor’s podium conducting Symphony musicians, and visit our Instrument Zoo! Doors open at 1:30 PM.
<br />* Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall (300 Water St., 32202)
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxsymphony.org/event/open-house-free-concert/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 6 @ 5pm
<br />Nathan Kyle Lively Organ Concert </b>
<br />Works by Widor, Hakim, Sowerby, Saint-Saens, and others, including
Rubenstein's <i>Rêve angélique</i>. With Michael Clark (piano).
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 6 @ 5pm
<br />Civic Orchestra with Timothy Tuller, organ </b>
<br /> Reception following in Taliaferro Hall
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, October 10 at 7:30pm
<br />Choral Invitational </b>
<br />The JU Choirs share the stage with outstanding high school choruses from greater Jacksonville in this annual celebration of choral music.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, October 11 @ 7:30pm
<br />One Evening: Two Concerts </b>
<br />Featuring the Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. Paul Weikle, and the Choral Concert, under the direction of Tommy Shapard, featuring The Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus and The Chorale. The Symphonic Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. and the choral groups will follow after intermission.
<br />* FSCJ South Campus-Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts, Main Stage
<br /><a href="https://www.fscj.edu/news-events/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D138447243" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 13 @ 3pm
<br />Intermezzo Sunday Concert </b>
<br />Featuring members of The First Coast Wind Symphony
<br />* JPL - Main Libary Hicks Auditorium (Enter via the main entrance on Laura St.)
<br /><a href="http://events.jaxpubliclibrary.org/event/3223054" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 13 @ 5pm.
<br />Trombone and Flute Recital: Voyage Through the Americas </b>
<br />Featuring works written by American and South American composers. Teresa Perrin, flutist, will be accompanied by classical guitarist, Mike Delorean. Cesar Pimentel, trombonist, will be accompanied by the pianist Danielle Duncan.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral - Taliaferro Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=519868_flute_and_trombone_recital%3A_voyage_through_the_americas" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, October 17 @ 7:30pm
<br />Symphonic Dances </b>
<br />The JU Wind Ensemble and the First Coast Wind Symphony combine to present a Masterwork Series Partner Concert featuring the five Symphonic Dances of Clifton Williams, which have rarely been played as a complete set.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 20 @ 5pm
<br />Hymn Festival </b>
<br />The theme of the festival will be "All Nature Sings." Featured players will include Lee Gwozdz, Jane Daugherty, Glendon Frank, Jean Spyksma, Bette Mattox, and James Freeman. Refreshments will follow the festival.
<br />* Southside Baptist Church (1435 Atlantic Blvd, 32207)
<br /><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/week/2019/10/20?eid=M283bnJrOHVvdDFudDc1bTVicWljM2szbzAgaW03ODJqYmFyN3BpcGd1ODFkZm05ODZwZWtAZw&ctz=America/New_York&sf=true" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 20 @ 6pm
<br />Choral Evensong </b>
<br />Contemplative in nature, the choir is the main component of Choral Evensong, singing Psalms, responses (Ebdon), canticles (<i>Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis</i>-Stanford in C) and anthems (<i>When Rooks Fly Homeward<i></i></i>-Baynon) on behalf of the congregants who are invited to join in the hymns. Reception follows.
<br />* Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2694852257212196/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, October 22 @ 7:30pm
<br />Soprano Millicent Scarlett with Pianist Denise Wright </b>
<br />Included in The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series.
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, October 22 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Orchestra Fall Concert </b>
<br />The Jacksonville University Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Marguerite Richardson, opens its season with a concert of orchestral masterworks, featuring JU alumna and Kinne Endowed Guest Artist Haley Russell, oboist, in the Concerto in C minor for Oboe and Strings by Benedetto Marcello.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, October 24 @ 7:30pm
<br />Honors Recital</b>
<br />The Student Honors Recitals feature outstanding student musicians nominated by their professors in recognition of distinguished performance.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, October 26 @ 7:30pm
<br />Vocal Studies Recital </b>
<br />JU Voice Faculty perform solos and scenes from opera to musical theater.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 27 @ 6pm
<br />Pergolesi Vespers: Stabat Mater </b>
<br />Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, an emotional song of the weeping mother at the foot of the cross, will be conducted from the organ console by Director of Music Zeek Smith, featuring soprano Adina Diehl and countertenor Hector Smith, and with violinists Timothy Edwards and Edward Latimer, violist Joseph Henderson, and cellist Alexander Downs. The service is free and open to the public. Offerings collected at the conclusion of the service will support the music program at San Jose Episcopal.
<br />* San Jose Episcopal Church (7423 San Jose Blvd, 32217)
<br /><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/week/2019/10/27?eid=MDEzYmRqY3ZyY242c2k1Ym5yOGxhdGZpZWYgaW03ODJqYmFyN3BpcGd1ODFkZm05ODZwZWtAZw&ctz=America/New_York&sf=true" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 27 @ 6pm
<br />Howard Hanson: A Lecture Recital </b>
<br />Dr. Scott Watkins, Professor of Piano, presents his recent research on American composer Howard Hanson in this unique lecture-recital featuring rare photographs of the composer from his earliest days as Dean of the College of the Pacific Conservatory of Music. Watkins’ presentation concludes with Hanson’s recently discovered “Symphonic Rhapsody” on the 100th anniversary of the work’s premiere.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 27 @ 7pm
<br />RareSong Concert </b>
<br />Music of the Renaissance
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="http://stmarksjax.org/calendar.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, October 29 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Oktoberfest!</b>
<br />The First Coast Wind Symphony hosts Jacksonville’s Douglas Anderson Wind Symphony in a concert of band favorites.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, October 31 @ 7:30pm
<br /><i>Nosferatu</i> (1922) for Halloween </b>
<br />JU Percussion Ensemble performs “Nosferatu,” the original vampire movie from 1922 directed by F.W. Murnau, which brings to life (sort of) the story of Count Orlok. This is the perfect way to spend All Hallows’ Eve. Wear a costume and enjoy the evening.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, September 6 @ 7:30pm
<br />Contralto Classics: Dina Barone in Recital
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<br />With Guest Collaborative Artist, Sachiko Frampton, performing Songs & Arias composed throughout four centuries, for the rare contralto voice.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 8 @ 2pm
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Sound Effects, with Rhonda Cassano, Friends and The Bold City Contemporary Ensemble </b>
<br />Featuring Marjan Mozetich’s Fantasia for flute and string quartet, Jack Heggie’s The Deepest Desire for flute, voice and soprano, Arvo Pärt Fratres for violin and percussion, Gary Smart’s Street Music for violin and cello, Piotr Szewczyk’s Sneaky Dances for clarinet, violin and cello, and Randall’s Fausts Dances for Natural Horn and Percussion
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 8 @ 3pm
<br />Music@Main Intermezzo Sunday Concert </b>
<br /><b>Brian Luckett, guitar</b> - Dr. Luckett joined the Music Department of Jacksonville University as adjunct professor of Classical and Flamenco guitar. He also maintains a private Classical and Flamenco studio. Prior to moving to Jacksonville, he was director of classical guitar studies at Emory University, was on the faculty of Agnes Scott College, and was director of the classical guitar program at Georgia Southern University.
<br />* JPL - Main Library - Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://www.brianluckett.com/performances.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, September 11 @ 6pm
<br />Sister Cities Peace Concert </b>
<br />Reception following in Taliaferro Hall
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, September 12 @ 7:30pm
<br />Classical Faculty Scholarship Concert</b>
<br>Series: The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, September 13 @ 7:30pm
<br />Lawson Ensemble featuring works by Mozart, Devienne & Beethoven </b>
<br />Dr. Nick Curry, cello; Clinton Dewing, viola; Aurica Duca, violin
<br />* UNF- Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/492878727924490/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 15 @ 3pm
<br />Faculty Showcase Concert </b>
<br />Join us for the annual Faculty Music Showcase, featuring the talents of our distinguished faculty artists.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 15 @ 3pm
<br />Reminiscences of Brazil</b>
<br />Solo Piano Music of Villa-Lobos, Mignone, & Milhaud with <b>Dr. Justin Badgerow</b>, Associate Professor of Music, Elizabethtown College
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 15 @ 7pm
<br />San Marco Chamber Music Society : Annual JDRF Benefit Concert</b>
<br />Featuring music of Felix White, Alyssa Morris, and Ludwig van Beethoven. With Les Roettges, flute, Eric Olson, oboe, Patrick Graham, clarinet, Conrad Cornelison, bassoon, Ellen Olson, viola, and Scott Watkins, piano. This is a free concert and donations will be taken to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. St. Mark's is wheelchair accessible.
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/742505376188355/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, September 17 @ 7:30pm
<br />Trumpeter Tom Hooten and Pianist Rebecca Wilt</b>
<br />Series: The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, September 20 @ 6:30pm
<br />Faculty Solo Recital: Dr. Andrea Venet, percussion</b>
<br>Performing contemporary works for percussion, including <i>Vocalise</i> for solo marimba and soprano by Steve Danyew.
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, September 20 @ 7pm
<br />Friday Musicale: 130th Opening Night Concert – Ana Vidovic, guitar</b>
<br>Ms. Vidovic performs internationally and has won an impressive number of prizes and international competitions, including first prizes in the Albert Augustine International Competition in Bath, England, the Fernando Sor competition in Rome, Italy and the Francisco Tarrega competition in Benicasim, Spain. Other top prizes include the Eurovision Competition for Young Artists, Mauro Giuliani competition in Italy, Printemps de la Guitare in Belgium and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York
<br /> Pre Concert Cocktail Reception: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
<br><b>Limited Seating - <b style="color:red">RSVP Required</b> – Call 904-355-7584</b> OR email jeff@fridaymusicale.com
<br />*Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/130th-opening-night-concert-ana-vidovic/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, September 20 @ 7:30pm
<br />The Kinne Trio</b>
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The Kinne Trio presents a delightful program of early music to celebrate the beautiful gift of Jacksonville University’s new harpsichord. Dedicated to the instrument’s generous donor Mr. Henson Markham, the Trio’s program features music by J. C. Bach, Eichner, Boccherini, Schobert, and Mozart.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, September 23 @ 7:30pm
<br />New Works: A concert of four new pieces by composer Gary Smart </b>
<br />Featuring the Bold City Contemporary Music Ensemble, and violinists Simon Shiao and Anna Genest
<br />* UNF Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, September 25 @ 7:30pm
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A Chamber Recital – Postcards from Spain</b>
<br />Series: UNF Wind Symphony presents:
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, September 28 @ 7:30pm
<br />Bach's Goldberg Variations: A Celebration with Dr. Boyd Jones</b>
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Join us for the dedication of the Markham Harpsichord, a 2-manuel German-built instrument by Sassman. We welcome Dr. Boyd Jones, Stetson University Organist and the John E. and Aliese Price Professor of Music, in a performance of the crowning achievement of Baroque keyboard music.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 29 @ 4pm
<br />Music Through the Ages: St. Marks Bach Ensemble</b>
<br />Glorious music by J.S. Bach and Handel. Performers include Deana Barone (contralto), Rhonda Cassano (flute), Daniel Rios (oboe d'amore), Laurie Casseday (cello), & Michael Mastronicola (harpsichord).
<br />* All Saints Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.allsaintsjax.org/music-through-the-ages" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 29 @ 5pm
<br />Voice Recital: Robert Roth, baritone </b>
<br />English Song recital featuring music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gerald Finzi
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral - Taliaferro Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 29 @ 5pm
<br /> Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels </b>
<br />One of our most beautiful liturgies, Evensong is a lovely, sung, evening service led by the choir in which we thank God for the day that has passed and ask for peace and protection during the night ahead. Join us as we celebrate Michael and all the angels in their great heavenly war against Satan and the forces of evil during this brief service and stay for a reception immediately afterwards benefitting Angels for Allison. Music of Brewer, Ebdon, Vulpius, Stainer, and Goss. A nursery is available during the service.
<br />* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://stmarksjacksonville.org/#homepagelinks" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 29 @ 6pm
<br />Songs of the Silver Screen </b>
<br />The Don Thompson Chorale, performing songs from <i>The Sound of Music, Carousel, Sister Act, Working Girl, Sister Act 2, We Were Soldiers, Till There Was You, The Preacher’s Wife</i> and more. R. Hugh Patterson, music director, and Terry Stuckey, piano.
<br />* Jacksonville Heights Baptist Church (6730 Ricker Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32244)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2376196875960195/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville</b></span><br />
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<b>Sunday, August 11 @ 7pm
<br />Alexei and Friends: "The Jet Whistle"</b>
<br>Alexei Romanenko (cello), with Les Roettges (flute), Jonathan Kuo (violin), Lynne Radcliffe (piano), and Jason Lindsay (double bass) performing works by VIlla Lobos, Gliere, Reger, Bloch, Handel, Hindemith, Rossini and more.
<br /><small>The series also includes out-of-town concerts, each with a different program: <li>Orange Park (<a title="Click for the concert poster image" target=_blank href="https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/66643095_10219708806496680_913083607310925824_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQlPCb6yzk-GQeFXvmC6taNTlVYjkPWoIqrqLcxS4AC8qjRmGu9EmuQlzPCWwHYQkIERr1BQ_noSm4o7EemUnn6H&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=0da76b5fcd4b73465e4560cee28ac402&oe=5DE5AB5A">Grace Episcopal Church: Aug. 13 @ 7:30pm</a>)</small>
<small><li>Green Cove Springs (<a title="Click for the concert poster image." target=_blank href="https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/66376861_10157256284448704_3022417766649954304_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQmnQ4uqpbr8HvRPokHDDzdKskQ5TxoiWZA1YFFlFzB2asXnR-vaBSiaKiaFlCXvLHuJBuCvYLMIDz3TOsr3ffgQ&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=0f4518cc0f9b17a93110f2d1b25b2c51&oe=5DAEB1E5">St. Mary's Episcopal Church: Aug. 16 @ 7pm</a>)</small>
<br>Free, but your generous donations will benefit the free <a target=_blank href="http://beachesfinearts.org/">Beaches Fine Arts series</a>.
<br />* <b>Saint Paul's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church</b>
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10219710598421477&set=gm.2063857200590071&type=3&theater" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville</b></span><br />
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<b>Sunday, June 2 @ 5pm
<br />Ancient City Brass Band </b>
<br />The Ancient City Brass Band is one of the oldest, continuous brass bands in Florida - the 3rd Florida Regimental Band, and draws musicians from throughout Northeast Florida.
<br />* St. John's Episcopla Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=428961_ancient_city_brass_band" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, June 8 @ 3pm
<br />Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert</b>
<br />Preceded by an "Instrument Zoo" at 2pm on the Main Library 1st floor.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/877671819245973/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, June 9 @ 8:30am & 11am
<br />Music Sunday </b>
<br />Join us as we celebrate the gift of music in worship! Featuring The Palms Chancel Choir, The CAMP Choir, organist Cathy Fortson Green, and 26 members of The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dr. Ronn Cummings.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.palmschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-19-FAS-BROCHURE_FINAL.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, June 9 @ 3pm
<br />Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo with Lauren Hodges and Jasmin Arakawa </b>
<br />Violist Lauren Burns Hodges, Assistant Professor of Viola and Music Appreciation at the University of Florida, enjoys a varied career as a teacher and performer throughout the United States and abroad. Hailed by <i>Gramophone</i> for her ‘characterful sparkle’, pianist Jasmin Arakawa is Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Florida, and has performed widely in North America, Central and South America, Europe, China and Japan.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/347456589244480/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, June 9 @ 5pm
<br />Chamber Music Concert </b>
<br />Tim Tuller-piano, Gabriela Pena Kim-violin, Jorge Pena-viola, and Jin Kim-cello.
Piano Quartet in E flat, op.47 by Robert Schumann and Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, op.66 by Felix Mendelsson.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, June 10 @ 7pm
<br />The San Marco Chamber Music Society</b>
<br />The performance will include music of Gershwin, Barber, Douglas, Schickele, Haydn, and Szewczyk. With Les Roettges, flute, Eric Olson, oboe, Aurica Duca and Clinton Dewing, violins, Ellen Olson, viola, and Nick Curry, cello. This is a free concert. Donations will be taken to benefit Kid's Kitchen.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church - The Chapel at Palms
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/470109650397794/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, June 14 @ 7pm
<br />Friday Musicale presents Trio Peña </b>
<br />Trio Peña strives to be music educators to audiences, both young and old. They believe that chamber music is a perfect medium to familiarize students with classical music and have collaborated with schools around the area to promote its exposure and understanding. They perform a range of chamber music spanning from the Baroque era to the later 20th century and are continually expanding.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=432590_trio_pena_concert" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, June 16 @ 4pm
<br />At Dusk: The Astralis Ensemble </b>
<br />The Astralis Ensemble performing works for harp, cello, and flute by Mozart, Ravel, Debussy, Chopin, Saint-Saens, Faure, and Foote. Reception follows. Visit them at <a target=_blank href="http://astralisensemble.com/">http://astralisensemble.com/</a>
<br />* All Saints Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, June 16 @ 4pm
<br />Friday Musicale presents Vega String Quartet </b>
<br />The Vega String Quartet, Quartet-in-Residence at Emory University, is cultivating a new generation of chamber music lovers through dynamic performances and innovative community engagement. The New York Times raved that their "playing had a kind of clean intoxication to it, pulling the listener along…the musicians took real risks in their music making.”
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_category_id=16" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, June 23 @ 4pm
<br />Prelude Chamber Music Grand Finale Concert </b>
<br />Concert featuring the advanced student ensembles and orchestra.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/881936085479773/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, June 28 @ 7pm
<br />Friday Musicale presents the St. Augustine Music Festival Chamber Orchestra </b>
<br />Renowned for its artistic excellence, remarkable versatility of musical styles and adventurous programming, the St. Augustine Music Festival Chamber Orchestra has been praised by guest soloists and audience alike since its inception. SAMFCO primarily plays camerata style, where the musicians play conductorless and standing.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=432596_the_st._augustine_music_festival_chamber_orchestra" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, June 30 @ 5pm
<br />Patriotic Concert </b>
<br />Annual event featuring a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles.
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://secure.accessacs.com/calendar/publiccalendar.html?siteID=90705&cid=5cc7112d-008c-497a-b726-a1d400ee595c" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, July 20 @ 7pm
<br />The Circle of Life </b>
<br />Join Wayne Bailey and the River City Men’s and Women’s Choruses for their 2019 summer concert series. Each year the group presents concerts to promote a local charity. This year we welcome composer Elaine Hagenberg, who will direct three of her compositions, and our guest soloist, Broadway performer James Beeks. Admission is free, however donations are collected at the end of each concert with 100% of the collections being donated to the chosen non-profit. This year the chosen charity is <a href="https://www.k9sforwarriors.org/">K9s for Warriors</a>.
<br />* Southside Baptist Church (1435 Atlantic Blvd.)
<br /><small><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/688700828244638/?active_tab=about" target=_blank>Online listing</a> | <a target=_blank href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-41Stm_QXHlY/XRd_6dJ9miI/AAAAAAAABbE/bBzYVQfGppgrbjM1b43vsS5vftHTr7EPACLcBGAs/s1600/rsmc2019.jpg" >Click for enlarged flyer</a></small>
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<b>Sunday, July 21 @ 3pm
<br />The Circle of Life </b>
<br />Join Wayne Bailey and the River City Men’s and Women’s Choruses for their 2019 summer concert series. Each year the group presents concerts to promote a local charity. This year we welcome composer Elaine Hagenberg, who will direct three of her compositions, and our guest soloist, Broadway performer James Beeks. Admission is free, however donations are collected at the end of each concert with 100% of the collections being donated to the chosen non-profit. This year the chosen charity is <a href="https://www.k9sforwarriors.org/">K9s for Warriors</a>.
<br />* Deermeadows Baptist Church (9780 Baymeadows Rd.)
<br /><small><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/342461239784701/" target=_blank>Online listing</a> | <a target=_blank href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-41Stm_QXHlY/XRd_6dJ9miI/AAAAAAAABbE/bBzYVQfGppgrbjM1b43vsS5vftHTr7EPACLcBGAs/s1600/rsmc2019.jpg" >Click for enlarged flyer</a></small>
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<br />May the Fourth Community Concert </b>
<br />Join us for a free concert and open house for the season finale of the Mayo Clinic Community Concert Series! Pre-concert activities including backstage tours, instrument zoo, and “Conduct Us” with Symphony musicians will begin at 5:30 PM and the concert will begin at 7:00 PM.
<br><b>Concert admission is free to all but a ticket is required for entry</b>.
<br />* Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall (300 Water St., 32202) </strike>
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxsymphony.org/event/may-the-fourth-community-concert/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 5 @ 4pm
<br /><i>Much Ado About Women </i> </b>
<br />The North Florida Women's Chorale's annual free spring concert, with rich, moving songs of hope and encouragement for women's roles in society. Selections include, "March of the Women", a nod to the suffragette movement; a Shaker worker song, "I Will Be a Child of Peace"; and songs supporting family and each other with "Music in My Mother's House" and "Rise Up", respectively. The chorus is celebrating its 13th year with director Kerry Fradley, accompanied by Kathleen Vande Berg as collaborative pianist.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=404895_north_florida_women%27s_chorale_jacksonville_beach_concert" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 5 @ 5pm
<br />Choral Evensong </b>
<br />One of our most beautiful liturgies, Evensong is a lovely, sung, evening service led by the choir in which we thank God for the day that has passed and ask for peace and protection during the night ahead. Please join us as celebrate the continuing Easter season with a festive Choral Evensong and stay for dinner in Leatherbury Hall immediately afterwards ($5 suggested donation; proceeds benefiting St. Mark’s own BSA Troop 26). Music of Stanford, Smith, Hovland, and Baynon. A nursery is available during the service.
<br />* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/worship/music.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 5 @ 5pm
<br />Rhapsody in Blue - Season Finale </b>
<br />The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville welcomes listeners of all ages for a free 60 minute concert featuring acclaimed pianist, Scott Watkins, in George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Additional works include Bloch’s haunting score, Nigun, and a tribute to Irving Berlin. Following the concert, audience members are invited to a reception to celebrate with the musicians and enjoy the creative works of our Artist-in-Residence and contemporary quilter, Ann Ouellette.
<br />* Jacksonville Jewish Center (3662 Crown Point Rd, 32257)
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_category_id=16" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 5 @ 5pm
<br />First Coast Flute Choir </b>
<br />The First Coast Flute Choir is committed to entertaining audiences by performing polished, high quality music representing many different styles, cultural heritages, and historical periods. Reception to follow.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://mullerflutestudio.mymusicstaff.com/First-Coast-Flute-Choir" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, May 9 @ 7:30pm
<br />Ritz Chamber Players • Spring Finale Concert </b>
<br>Performing: RACHMANINOFF Solo Piano Works; PREVIN Songs after poems by Toni Morrison; COPELAND Vocal Works; TANIA LEÓN Oh Yemanja (Mother's Prayer); SCHUBERT Der Hirt auf dem Felsen
<br />* Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church
<br />Free, but <b>REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED</b>
<br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ritz-chamber-players-spring-finale-concert-tickets-54186232480" target=_blank><small>Online listing (CLICK "TICKETS" for free general admission)</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 12 @ 3pm
<br />Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo with Cliff Newton </b>
<br />Cliff Newton, trumpet, retired from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra after being the Principal Trumpet for 32 years. As Principal trumpet, Mr. Newton has had the opportunity to perform many solos with his symphony colleagues in a variety of classical and jazz styles. In addition to "Classical Music," his favorite musical styles include early jazz, Argentine tango and American Civil War era brass band music. He is the Co-founder of the Ancient City Brass Band.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=392842" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 12 @ 3pm
<br />Hark! I Hear the Harps Eternal: Mother's Day Concert </b>
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Kayo Ishimaru, principle harpist of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Dickie Fleisher, principal
harpist of the Naples Philharmonic, team up to play an exciting and romantic afternoon of harp music with
friends. 5 harps in all! This is what heaven must sound like.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 12 @ 5pm
<br />Vespers: Grace Alive</b>
<br />Join us for this intimate service of prayer and music as we prepare for the close of day. Music for this inaugural vespers service is composed by living composers including Bob Moore, Emmanuel Berrido, Frank Felice, and Arvo Pärt (plus a bit of Bach for good measure). Guest musicians include Karen Adair, soprano; and Hector Smith, countertenor; under the musical direction of Zeek Smith.
<br />* San Jose Episcopal Church (7423 San Jose Blvd, 32217)
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, May 14 @ 7pm
<br />Bach and Beyond </b>
<br />Led by Rhonda Cassano and Laurie Casseday (both of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra), our wonderful St. Mark’s Bach Ensemble offers its yearly “Bach and Beyond” concert of lovely Baroque chamber music, this year featuring the music of Bach and Handel. Free and open to the public. Reception following.
<br />* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/calendar.html#year=2019&month=5&day=1&view=month" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 19 @ 2:30pm
<br />SINGERS BY THE SEA, SPRING SING! </b>
<br />Director, Becky Schumann, directing fifty singers performing a variety of songs including Broadway tunes, patriotic songs and traditional spirituals. Among the songs at this year's Spring Concert are 'The US Armed Forces Medley', 'Lollipop', 'In My Room' and 'Moon River'. The piano accompanists are John Whitaker and Jacquita Craven, and also with accompaniments of string bass, percussion and fiddle. The concert is free, with donations accepted. There is a reception with light refreshments immediately following the program.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_category_id=16" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 19 @ 3pm
<br />The Tara Winds in Concert </b>
<br />The First Coast Wind Symphony partners
with the Tara Winds, a community music
organization from Atlanta, GA to present
an exciting and powerful program of
“Southern style” wind band favorites.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 19 @ 3pm
<br />"Choral Expressions"</b>
<br />Spring 2019 concert by The Don Thompson Chorale, under the direction of R. Hugh Patterson.
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/donthompsonchorale/photos/a.1148354685199957/2072285826140167/?type=3&theater" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 19 @ 6pm
<br />Choral Evensong </b>
<br />Contemplative in nature and comprised mainly of prayers, scripture readings, and musical offerings, Evensong provides the perfect opportunity to regain a sense of peace and harmony in our lives. A reception follows.
<br />* Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=311304_choral_evensong" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville</b></span><br />
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<i>*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.</i><br />
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<b>Monday, April 1 @ 7:30pm
<br />Faculty Clarinet Recital </b>
<br />Dr. Sunshine Simmons, clarinet
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, April 2 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Honors Recital </b>
<br />The Student Honors Recitals feature
outstanding student musicians nominated
by their professors in recognition of
distinguished performance.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, April 3 @ 7:30pm
<br />Debussy: works for piano solo </b>
<br />Dr. Gary Smart, pianist
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 5 @ 7pm
<br />Up, Up and Away - the Sky's the Limit!: Benefit Concert for the International Myeloma Foundation</b>
<br />The heritage Singers of Jacksonville, under the direction of Michael Dell.
<br />* South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church (2137 Hendricks Ave., 32207)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/JaxHeritageSing/events/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 5 @ 7:30pm
<br />Broadway Bound </b>
<br />The JU Wind Ensemble, conducted by
Artie Clifton, will feature JU student
vocalists in an exciting evening of
Broadway hits. The program also includes
the premiere of a new work by Jacksonville
Symphony composer Piotr Szewczyk.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, April 6 @ 3pm
<br />Monteverdi Vespers of 1610</b>
<br />Featuring Chamber Singers, Lawson Ensemble and friends, Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor; Sachiko Frampton, collaborative keyboard artist
<br />* Saint Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<Br><b>NOTE: This concert is not advertised as being "Free," but no charge is listed.</b>
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, April 6 @ 7:30pm
<br />Grieg's <i>Lyric Pieces</i> </b>
<br />The piano studio of Dr. Scott Watkins
presents Grieg’s charming Lyric Pieces,
descriptive works portraying Norway’s
legends, landscape, and beauty. An
annual event.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 7 @ 3pm
<br />JCA Young Concert Artists Series: Violinist SooBeen Lee </b>
<br />SooBeen Lee has been called “Korea’s hottest violin prodigy.” She began studying at age four. At 8-years-old, she won the National Competition of the Korean Chamber Orchestra and made her Seoul recital debut a year later on the Kumho Prodigy Concert Series. A First Prize winner at the 2014 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, she has appeared as soloist with every major Korean orchestra, including the Seoul Philharmonic. Lee studies with Miriam Fried at the New England Conservatory.
<br />* Jewish Community Alliance
<br /><a href="https://jcajax.org/my-calendar-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 7 @ 3:30pm
<br />McClure Music Performance
Award Winner in Recital </b>
<br />Join us for a recital featuring the winner of
the McClure 2019 Performance Award, an
annual competitive award open to music
majors at JU.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 7 @ 7:30pm
<br />Violin and Viola Studio Recital </b>
<br />Enjoy the talent and musicianship of violin
and viola students in the studio of Dr.
Marguerite Richardson as they perform in
their annual showcase concert.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, April 8 @ 7pm
<br />UNF Percussion Chamber Showcase </b>
<br />Dr. Andrea Venet, director
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, April 9 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Percussion Ensemble - New Music by Women Composers </b>
<br />The JU Percussion Ensemble explores new
music by women composers in a variety
of media-acoustic, electro-acoustic and
fixed media.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, April 11 @ 7:30pm
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Piano Studio Recital</b>
<br />Featuring the students of Gary Smart, Erin Bennett and Michael Mastronicola .
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 12 @ 2pm
<br />Clarinet Studio Recital </b>
<br />Dr. Sunshine Simmons, conductor
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 12 @ 7:30pm
<br />Spring Osprey Choral Showcase and MM Conducting Recital </b>
<br />Featuring UNF Chorale & Osprey Treble Chorus, Holly Hammond, conductor
<br />* Riverside Park United Methodist Church 819 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
<br><b>NOTE: The facebook page says the concert is free, but the UNF Concert Calendar says it's $10 for adults.</b>
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF: Online listing</small></a>
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/321245651824043/" target=_blank><small>Facebook: Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 12 @ 7:30pm
<br />Beaches Fine Arts Series presents Fandango! </b>
<br />Fandango! (British cellist David Cunliffe, American violinist Desirée Ruhstrat, Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagichas, and Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner) will close BFAS 46th season with world/ethnic music.
<br />* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea, Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, April 13 @ 3pm
<br />Violin Studio Recital and String Chamber Concert </b>
<br />Featuring students of Melissa Barrett, Chris Chapell and Simon Shiao.
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 14 @ 3pm
<br />Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo with Gary Smart, piano </b>
<br />UNF Professor Dr. Gary Smart's career has encompassed a wide range of activities as composer, classical and jazz pianist, and teacher. Always a musician with varied interests, he may be the only pianist to have studied with Yale scholar/keyboardist Ralph Kirkpatrick, the great Cuban virtuoso Jorge Bolet, and the master jazz pianist Oscar Peterson.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=392840" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 14 @ 3pm
<br />Family Concert </b>
<br />This concert of music for all ages by the First Coast Wind Symphony will feature the winners of the 2019 Concerto Competition for High School and Collegiate Musicians. The competition is open to students throughout the state of Florida.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 14 @ 3pm
<br />Opera in a Box: Children’s Opera </b>
<br />Featuring student singers from UNF. It’s a great opportunity for you to bring Children & Grandchildren to a wonderful fun and free show while being exposed to culture. Come one come all.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/opera-in-a-box/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, April 16 @ 7:30pm
<br />UNF Wind Symphony and UNF Concert Band present “Scenic Soundscapes” </b>
<br />Featuring Escape Ten with music by Jack Stamp, Gustav Holst, Michael Gandolfi, and Tom Davoren.
Dr. Erin Bodnar, conductor; Dr. Andrea Venet (UNF) and Dr. Annie Stevens (Virginia Tech), percussion
<br />* UNF - Lazzara Performance Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, April 16 @ 7:30pm
<br />Serenade to Music </b>
<br />The Jacksonville University Orchestra and Choral Union team up for a grand finale concert of the season. Featured will be English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams’ hauntingly beautiful <i>Serenade to Music</i>, performed by the two ensembles together.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, April 18 @ 7pm
<br /> Maundy Thursday with Cathedral Choir </b>
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, April 18 @ 7:30pm
<br />Symphonic Band Concert </b>
<br />Under the direction of Dr. Paul Weikle, the band will perform a diverse musical selection that will have you rockin' in your seats and humming to the beat.
<br />* FSCJ South Campus - Wilson Center for the Arts
<br /><a href="https://www.trumba.com/i/DgArcg9dNwGjU-iv46yjmPUg.png" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, April 18 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Chamber Ensembles </b>
<br />Chamber music performances by JU student groups, including the Honors chamber ensembles.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=11" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 19 @ 12noon
<br /> Good Friday Service </b>
<br />The Cathedral Choir sings from 12 - 1 p.m, followed by the church service.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 19 @ 7pm
<br />Dupre: Le Chemin de la Croix, Opus 29 </b>
<br />Timothy Tuller, organ; Hayley Tuller, narrator
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 21 @ 6am, 9am & 11am
<br />Easter with the Cathedral Choir
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<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 26 @ 7:30pm
<br />Choral Concert </b>
<br />The Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus and the Chorale will present the Choral Concert. Join us as the students lift their voices and sing from their hearts.
<br />* FSCJ South Campus - Wilson Center for the Arts
<br /><a href="https://www.trumba.com/i/DgArcg9dNwGjU-iv46yjmPUg.png" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 28 @ 2:30pm
<br />The Vivace Trio </b>
<br />Please join us in the small chapel overlooking the church gardens for a relaxing hour listening to some beautiful music!
Gia Sastre and Carolyn Snyder-Menke, flutes, and Denise Wright, piano.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/407156000109008/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 28 @ 3pm
<br />"Choral Expressions"</b>
<br />Spring 2019 concert by The Don Thompson Chorale, under the direction of R. Hugh Patterson.
<br />* All Saints Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/donthompsonchorale/photos/a.1148354685199957/2072285826140167/?type=3&theater" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 28 @ 4pm
<br />Up, Up and Away - the Sky's the Limit!: Benefit Concert for the National Alzheimer's Association</b>
<br />The heritage Singers of Jacksonville, under the direction of Michael Dell.
<br />* Woodlawn Presbyterian Church (3026 Woodlawn Rd, 32209)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/JaxHeritageSing/events/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 28 @ 5pm
<br />St. George's Day Evensong </b>
<br />Festal Evensong in honor of the patron saint of England with music by the Cathedral Choir, Jacksonville Pipes & Drums and the Cathedral Brass.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<hr>Ed Leinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06444476320126468411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3764519087109788688.post-42794299809489727292019-02-28T02:00:00.000-08:002019-03-31T05:06:22.412-07:00MARCH 2019<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville</b></span><br />
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<b>Friday, March 1 @ 11am & 7pm
<br />Friday Musicale: The Bold City Contemporary Ensemble </b>
<br />The Bold City Contemporary Ensemble (BCCE) is a group of classically trained musicians who believe passionately that our tradition can be successfully continued through the performance of very new music. BCCE’s performers on this concert include Rose Grace (piano), Boja Kragulj (clarinet), Charlotte Mabrey (percussion), Linda Minke (cello), Philip Pan (violin), Piotr Szewczyk (violin), Sarah Jane Young (flute), Matt Monroe (french horn) and very special guest Bill Prince (composer and multi-instrumentalist).
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/bold-city-contemporary-ensemble-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, March 2 @ 7:30pm
<br />Jacksonville University Day
of Percussion: Final Concert</b>
<br />The culmination of a day of percussion at JU featuring guest artists, percussion groups from the region, and clinics from performers from the classical and commercial worlds of music.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=10" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 3 @ 5pm
<br />River City Youth Orchestra </b>
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 3 @ 5pm
<br />Civic by the Sea </b>
<br />The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville extends an invitation to listeners of all ages for a free concert featuring exciting symphonic works by Smetana, Tchaikovsky and many more. Following the concert, audience members are invited to celebrate with the musicians during our reception. The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville is a 501c3, not-for-profit, volunteer classical music orchestra comprised of professional, amateur, and student musicians.
<br />* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=360782_civic_orchestra_of_jacksonville%3A_civic_by_the_sea" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, March 4 @ 7:30pm
<br />Faculty Saxophone Recital </b>
<br />Dr. Michael Bovenzi, saxophone
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, March 5 @ 7:30pm
<br />New Music at JU Concert</b>
<br />Join us for the annual New Music at JU concert featuring works hot off the press composed by JU faculty and students.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=10" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, March 7 @ 7:30pm
<br />Brahms and Rachmaninoff for Cello and Piano </b>
<br />Jacksonville University faculty Shannon Lockwood and Scott Watkins present a program featuring beloved sonatas by Brahms and Rachmaninoff.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=10" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 10 @ 3pm
<br />Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo with Douglas Anderson Piano Students </b>
<br />Vera Watson, faculty coordinator
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=391086" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 10 @ 3pm? </b><i>[The AGO calendar gives the start time as 5pm] </i><b>
<br />American Guild of Organists Member Recital </b>
<br>If you missed the Chelsea Chen dedicatory concert of Jacksonville's newest,
exciting organ, there is another chance to hear it played by four local players. They are
all active members of our chapter: Peter DeWitt, Ray McDonald, Lois Gurney, and Andrew Clark.
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>The Church's Online listing</small></a>
<br><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank>AGO Online Calendar</a>
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<b>Sunday, March 10 @ 5pm
<br />Lenten Choral Evensong </b>
<br />This ancient service, sung in the choral style of the great cathedrals in England, offers Sanford's Magnificat and Nunc Dimitis, Preces and Responses by Radcliff, chanted psalm and several anthems appropriate to the season. This service is free and everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/blog/lenten-evensong-march-10/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, March 12 @ 7pm
<br />Presbyterian College Choir </b>
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 15 @ 7:30pm
<br />Beaches Fine Arts Series: Sharoun Ensemble</b>
<br />Founded in 1983 by members of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Scharoun Ensemble is one of Germany’s leading chamber-music organizations. With its wide repertoire, ranging from composers of the Baroque period by way of Classical and Romantic chamber music to contemporary works, the Scharoun Ensemble has been inspiring audiences in Europe and overseas for more than a quarter of a century.
<br />* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 17 @ 2pm
<br />JCA Young Concert Artist Series: cellist Zlatomir Fung </b>
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A current full Kovner Fellowship student of Richard Aaron and Timothy Eddy at The Juilliard School, cellist Zlatomir Fung is a First Prize Winner of the 2017 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and captured First Prize at the 2018 Schoenfeld International String Competition. He was also awarded the competition’s sole performance engagement prize. Fung makes his recital debuts in the 2018-2019 Young Concert Artist Series at New York’s Merkin Concert Hall and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
<br />* Jewish Community Alliance
<br /><a href="https://jcajax.org/my-calendar-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 17 @ 7pm
<br />San Marco Chamber Music Society: </b>
<br />Music of Reicha, Irving Fine, Cambini, and others. With flutist Les Roettges, oboist Eric Olson, clarinetist Patrick Graham, bassoonist Amanda Swain, and Kate Caliendo on horn.
<br />* St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="http://www.sanmarcochambermusic.org/future-concerts.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, March 19 @ 7:30pm
<br />Tony Steve: 40 Years of Slat Tapping </b>
<br /> Tony Steve has been hitting pieces of wood, metal, drums, and other objects for the last forty years. Join him in celebration of this festive anniversary featuring works spanning the years and the globe.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=10" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 22 @ 7:30pm
<br />With Grateful Hearts, We Sing </b>
<br />The Orange Park Chorale celebrates its 25th Anniversary
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/508633499648847/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 24 @ 5pm
<br />New Jerusalem: A concert of English organ music </b>
<br />Timothy Tuller performing works by Parry, Harris, and Elgar. A reception will follow the concert.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=378139_organ_recital%3A_timothy_tuller" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 24 @ 6pm
<br />The music of Daniel Fulmer</b>
<br />Join Patrick Meighan, saxophone, and Seth Woods, cello, join soprano Kimberly Beasley in performance of new works by Jacksonville composer Daniel Fulmer, and songs by Frederick Delius and Robert Schultz featuring Anne McKennon, flute.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=10" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, March 26 @ 7:30pm
<br />NuMIX Ensemble Concert </b>
<br />Dr. Erin Bodnar and Dr. Andrea Venet, directors
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, March 26 @ 7:30pm
<br />Rhapsody and Blues </b>
<br />Join the JU Jazz Orchestra—accompanied by strings—as they present classic and contemporary arrangements for big band
featuring George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with Scott Watkins on piano.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=10" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, March 27 @ 7:30pm
<br />Hagihara Violin & Piano Duo </b>
<br>The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series.
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 29 @ 8pm
<br />Tech Ensemble Concert </b>
<br />Mike Taylor, director
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 31 @ 3pm
<br />Lawson Ensemble Concert, featuring music by Bach and Dohnanyi </b>
<br />Dr. Nick Curry, cello; Clinton Dewing, violin and viola; Aurica Duca, violin; with guest Ellen Olson, viola
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 31 @ 3pm
<br />2019 Jax Choral Music Festival </b>
<br />Featuring The Orange Park Chorale, The Don Thompson Chorale, and The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville
<br />* Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/349027529011787/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 31 @ 5 - 5:30pm
<br />Lenten Evensong</b>
<br />Led by the clergy and choir, Evensong is a 30-minute service that does not include Communion or a sermon. Instead, it is a series of prayers, readings from scripture, congregational hymns and choral music. The service will be followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Leatherbury Hall. Nursery is available.
<br />* St. Mark's Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/calendar/5028.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, February 1 @ 11am & 7pm
<br />Sandra Lopez and Paul Posnak – From Cuba to Broadway </b>
<br />Sandra Lopez is one of the most sought-after sopranos in the opera world. She has collaborated with many conductors including James Levine, Fabio Luisi, Daniele Callegari, Valery Gergiev, Eduardo Muller, Julius Rudel, Dennis Russell Davies, Donals Runnicles, Yves Abel, Anton Guadagno, among others. Ms. Lopez has toured with Andrea Bocelli to critical acclaim and has performed a wide variety of repertoire with various festival and symphonies.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/sandra-lopez-and-paul-posnak-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 3 @ 3pm
<br />Contralto Classics: Dina Barone in Recital </b>
<br />A collection of songs and arias composed throughout four centuries. With Sachiko Frampton, Collaborative Pianist
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b><a href="https://events.stolaf.edu/musictours/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=81C9FAB0-078C-4D62-8E98-816D4A24792B&menu_id=9E5100F7-B50C-4755-96F7-2071E1A7D9CB" target=_blank><b><i>SOLD OUT</i></b></a>: <span style="color:silver">Monday, February 4 @ 7:30pm
<br />The St. Olaf Choir </b></span>
<br /><span style="color:silver">The St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong and comprised of 75 mixed voices, is the premier a cappella choir in the United States. Nursery provided. <a href="https://events.stolaf.edu/musictours/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=81C9FAB0-078C-4D62-8E98-816D4A24792B&menu_id=9E5100F7-B50C-4755-96F7-2071E1A7D9CB" target=_blank><u>Free Tickets</u></a> are required for admittance.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.palmschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-19-FAS-BROCHURE_FINAL.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a></span>
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<b>Wednesday, February 6 @ 5pm
<br />Concert Band Outdoor Concert </b>
<br />"Marches from Around the World"
<br />* UNF - The green in front of the Fine Arts Center
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 10 @ 3pm
<br />Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo with First Coast Flute Choir </b>
<br />The First Coast Flute Choir is a nonprofit performing organization made up of community members from the Northeast Florida region. Flutists in the group range in age from high school students to retired musicians. Many members are currently teaching music in public schools or are professional musicians in the area.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=390318" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 10 @ 5pm
<br />Chelsea Chen: Inaugural Recital of Colby Organ </b>
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 10 @ 7pm
<br />San Marco Chamber Music Society: Got Vivaldi? </b>
<br />with Eric Olson, oboe; Brittany Fouche, soprano; Les Roettges, flute; and Conrad Cornelison, bassoon
<br />* St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="http://www.sanmarcochambermusic.org/future-concerts.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, February 12 @ 7:30pm
<br />Honors Recital </b>
<br />The Student Honors Recitals feature outstanding student musicians nominated by their professors in recognition of distinguished performance.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=9" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday & Saturday, February 15-16 @ 7:30pm
<br />Operas in One Act: Series Event </b>
<br />An inaugural series featuring one act operas performed by Jacksonville University Singers. Comedy
and drama from Mozart to Moore will showcase our JU singers at their finest.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=9" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 17 @ 2pm
<br />JCA Young Concert Artist Series: Nathan Lee </b>
<br /> Nathan Lee began playing the piano at the age of six and made his orchestral debut at the age of nine. At 15, he won First Prize at the 2016 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and holds the Mortimer Levitt Piano Chair of Young Concert Artists. Lee made his New York debut at sixteen in the Peter Marino Concert, opening the Young Concert Artists Series at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. The Korean Concert Society Prize sponsored Lee’s sold-out, critically-acclaimed Kennedy Center debut in Washington, D.C.
<br />* Jewish Community Alliance
<br /><a href="https://jcajax.org/my-calendar-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 17 @ 3pm
<br />Operas in One Act</b>
<br />An inaugural series featuring one act operas performed by Jacksonville University Singers. Comedy
and drama from Mozart to Moore will showcase our JU singers at their finest.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=9" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 17 @ 4pm
<br />Beaches Fine Arts Series: VOCES8</b>
<br />The British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring extensively throughout Europe, North America and Asia, the group performs repertoire from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary commissions and arrangements; versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression is central to the ensemble’s performance ethos.
<br />* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/voces8/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, February 17 @ 6pm
<br />Sean Kennard, piano </b>
<br />Sean Kennard returns to Jacksonville to perform favorite, virtuosic works by Chopin and Liszt in an exciting recital for the whole family. Kennard's playing was described by the Washington Post as "powerful, involved music-making.
<br />* All Saints Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/231480101116670/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, February 23 @ 7:30pm
<br />Guest Artist Recital featuring Jared Starr, violin and Leonidas Lagrimas, piano </b>
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, February 23 @ 7:30pm
<br />Music of Jack Stamp </b>
<br />JU Wind Ensemble and First Coast Wind Symphony perform the music of renowned composer Jack Stamp, conducted by the composer.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=9" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, February 26 @ 7:30pm
<br />Clarinetist Steven Cohen </b>
<br />The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents.
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, February 26 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Orchestra Spring Concert </b>
<br />The Jacksonville University Orchestra pays tribute to Black History Month with a performance of William Grant Still’s jazz-inspired <i>Afro-American Symphony</i>. Winners of the 2019 ConcertoCompetition will also be featured.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=9" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, February 28 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Chamber Ensembles </b>
<br /> From trios to quintets, enjoy an evening of chamber music performed by JU student groups, including the Honors chamber ensembles.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=9" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, February 28 @ 7:30pm
<br />Ritz Chamber Players: Celebrating Black History </b>
<br />Enjoy this musical journey highlighting the great Margaret Bonds, one of the first black composers and performers to gain recognition in the United States. Ms. Bonds is best remembered for her frequent collaborations with Langston Hughes as you will hear in their incredible collaborative work, “Three Dream Portraits”! The Ritz Chamber Players will conclude the program with the BRAHMS Piano Trio in B major, Op. 8, his first major work to be heard in America.
<br>The concert is free, but <b>ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED</b>.
<br />* Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church
<br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ritz-chamber-players-celebrating-black-history-tickets-54186022853" target=_blank><small>Online listing/REGISTRATION</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 1 @ 11am & 7pm
<br />Friday Musicale: The Bold City Contemporary Ensemble </b>
<br />The Bold City Contemporary Ensemble (BCCE) is a group of classically trained musicians who believe passionately that our tradition can be successfully continued through the performance of very new music. BCCE’s performers on this concert include Rose Grace (piano), Boja Kragulj (clarinet), Charlotte Mabrey (percussion), Linda Minke (cello), Philip Pan (violin), Piotr Szewczyk (violin), Sarah Jane Young (flute), Matt Monroe (french horn) and very special guest Bill Prince (composer and multi-instrumentalist).
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/bold-city-contemporary-ensemble-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, March 2 @ 7:30pm
<br />Jacksonville University Day
of Percussion: Final Concert</b>
<br />The culmination of a day of percussion at JU featuring guest artists, percussion groups from the region, and clinics from performers from the classical and commercial worlds of music.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=10" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 3 @ 5pm
<br />River City Youth Orchestra </b>
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 3 @ 5pm
<br />Civic by the Sea </b>
<br />* The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville extends an invitation to listeners of all ages for a free concert featuring exciting symphonic works by Smetana, Tchaikovsky and many more. Following the concert, audience members are invited to celebrate with the musicians during our reception. The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville is a 501c3, not-for-profit, volunteer classical music orchestra comprised of professional, amateur, and student musicians.
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=360782_civic_orchestra_of_jacksonville%3A_civic_by_the_sea" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, March 4 @ 7:30pm
<br />Faculty Saxophone Recital </b>
<br />Dr. Michael Bovenzi, saxophone
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, March 5 @ 7:30pm
<br />New Music at JU Concert</b>
<br />Join us for the annual New Music at JU concert featuring works hot off the press composed by JU faculty and students.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf#page=10" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, January 5 @ 7:30pm
<br />Festival Singers of Florida </b>
<br />The Festival Singers of Florida comprises a select, auditioned, group of musicians led by founder and artistic director Dr. Kevin Fenton, Professor of Choral Conducting at Florida State University. Singers gather from across the Southeast to perform. Nursery provided.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, January 13 @ 3pm
<br />Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo Concert</b>
<br />This month's performers are Jonathan Kuo, violin and Anthony Anurca, bassoon from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
<br />* JPL: - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=390316" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, January 13 @ 4pm
<br />Beaches FIne Arts Series: Katelyn Emerson, organ </b>
<br />As first prizewinner of the American Guild of Organists’ (AGO) 2016 National Young Artists’ Competition in Organ Performance (Houston, Texas), the Guild’s premier performance competition, Katelyn will be honored with a recital at the 2018 National Convention of the AGO in Kansas City (Missouri).
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/katelyn-emerson/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, January 15 @ 7:30pm
<br />The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents The Big Trouble</b>
<br />* UNF Robinson Theater
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, January 17 @ 7:30pm
<br />The Millikin University Choir </b>
<br />From Decatur, IL; Brad Holmes, conductor
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/donthompsonchorale/photos/a.1148354685199957/1986450811390336/?type=3&theater" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, January 18 @ 7pm
<br />Outstanding Young Pianists Concert </b>
<br />The Friday Musicale Outstanding Young Pianists Competition and Concert showcases the area’s best pre-college pianists. Students from all around the First Coast are nominated by their piano teachers to audition before a committee of judges. Those chosen to be winners perform at a public concert at Friday Musicale.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/events/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, January 19 @ "All day...Afternoon Recital"
<br />Jacksonville University Young Chamber Players Competition</b>
<br />Advanced high school chamber ensembles
spend the morning in sessions with JU faculty and compete in an afternoon recital open to the public. Winners will be announced after the performance.
<br />* JU - TERRY CONCERT HALL / PHILLIPS FINE ARTS BUILDING / SAM MARKS CHAPEL
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, January 19 @ 7:30pm
<br />Lawson Ensemble Concert featuring music by Schubert, Boccherini and Mozart</b>
<br />Dr. Nick Curry, cello; Clinton Dewing, viola; Aurica Duca, violin; with guests Grace Bahng Gavin, cello; Gabriella Pena, violin
<br />* UNF- Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, January 25 @ 7:30pm
<br />Paul Barnes, piano </b>
<br />Pianist Paul Barnes, University of Nebraska, presents a unique program exploring the profound musical treatment of love and death in the music of Philip Glass, Franz Liszt, and ancient byzantine chant.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, January 27 @ 3pm
<br />Contralto Classics: Dina Barone in Recital </b>
<br />Professor Dina Barone and Sachiko Frampton, collaborative pianist, perform songs and arias composed throughout four centuries for the contralto voice.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/docs/PAS_Brochure_2018_2019.pdf" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, January 30 @ 7:30pm
<br />Faculty Violin Recital featuring works by Ravel, Gershwin, Higdon, Messian</b>
<br />Dr. Simon Shiao, violinist, Dr. Lucy Chen, guest pianist
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, December 1 @ 3pm
<br />Sean Gaskell on the Kora Instrument </b>
<br />You're in for a treat as Sean Gaskell, a seasoned musician who plays in festivals in the U.S., Gambia and Senegal, performs on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. Enjoy traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora's repertoire and original compositions. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Jacksonville Public Library.
<br />* JPL - Regency Square Branch Library (9900 Regency Square Blvd, 32225)
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=306703_concert_featuring_sean_gaskell_on_the_kora_instrument" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, December 1 @ 3pm
<br />Clarinet Studio Recital </b>
<br />Dr. Sunshine Simmons, coordinator
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, December 1 @ 7pm
<br />Sounds of the Season </b>
<br />The 20th Annual Joint Holiday Concert by The Don Thompson Chorale and the First Coast Wind Symphony, performing festive vocal and instrumental holiday favorites.
<br />* Southside Baptist Church (1435 Atlantic Blvd.)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/donthompsonchorale/photos/a.1148354685199957/1922240461144705/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 2 @ 3pm
<br />NASA at 60 </b>
<br />Celebrate the achievements of America’s space program through music. The concert will include video presentations of important NASA events set to music performed by the Wind Ensemble.
The concert will open with <i>Olympians</i>, written expressly for the JU Wind Ensemble by composer Bill Boston, and will also feature the Concerto for Flute and Wind Ensemble by Thom Ritter George, with flutist Evan Brown. The guest speaker for the event will be Mr. George Haddad, an Aerospace Engineer at the NASA Kennedy Space Center.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 2 @ 5pm
<br />Christmas Concert</b>
<br />The concert will be a festival of Advent and Christmas music featuring the Choirs, Hand Bells and Soloists of Riverside Presbyterian Church, Mandarin Middle School Chorus and Bells of Angelwood.
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 2 @ 5pm
<br />Procession of Advent Lessons and Carols </b>
<br />This annual service, sung by the Cathedral Choir, is a dramatic liturgy in music and movement throughout the Cathedral. This service is a wonderful way to begin the Advent Season and your personal preparation for Christmas.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 2 @ 7pm
<br />RareSong: Christmas on the First Coast </b>
<br />The seven musicians of RareSong have brought the music of its early European colonizers to the First Coast of Florida since 2015. When the Spanish, the French, and later the English left their courts to pursue empire here, they brought with them--at least in their memories--the music we present.
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St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, December 3 @ 7:30pm
<br />Jax Cello Quartet </b>
<br />A special benefit event featuring the Jax Cello Quartet--Alexei Romanenko, Kacey Clopton, Brian Magnus, and Betsy Federman, all members of the JSO! Don't miss an amazing evening of great music by everyone's favorite instrument--the 'cello! Guest cellists include Laurie Cassidy, Shannon Lockwood and Vernon Humbert.
<br>Free, with goodwill offerings taken to benefit the church's music program.
<br />* St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/170692637251/photos/pb.170692637251.-2207520000.1543575321./10156090923267252/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, December 4 @ 7pm
<br />Heavenly Holidays - Singing with the Angels </b>
<br />Hosted by The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville
<br />* First Christian Church (11924 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32223)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/706018996443001/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, December 4 @ 7:30pm
<br />Baroque Postcards </b>
<br />Students from the piano accompanying class perform alongside voice and cello students in a program of Baroque favorites.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, December 5 @ 12noon
<br />Christmas Improvisations featuring Andrew Clarke</b>
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, December 6 @ 7:30pm
<br /> Colin Carr Bach Cello Suite Recital </b>
<br />Dr. Nick Curry, coordinator
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 7 @ 11am & 7pm
<br />RareSong Renaissance Music </b>
<br />Since 2014, the singers and players of RareSong have been immersing their audiences in the European background of the early days of Florida’s First Coast by means of their renditions of sophisticated madrigals, motets, fantasias, sea chanteys, dances, and more. Costuming, narration, and drama enhance the instrumental and vocal performances of Marcy Jean Brenner, Tony Cruz, Patricia DeWitt, Peter DeWitt, Barrie Mosher, Lucinda Mosher, & Lynne Radcliffe.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/raresong-renaissance-music-2/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 7 @ 7pm
<br />Heavenly Holidays - Singing with the Angels </b>
<br />Hosted by The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville
<br />* City Rescue Mission (426 McDuff Ave S)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/502190040258890/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 7 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Orchestra Holiday Concert </b>
<br />Ring in the holidays with an evening of seasonal music, from classical to pops! Always an audience favorite, this concert is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit! This year’s concert will feature Respighi’s beautiful <i>Botticelli Triptych</i>.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, December 8 @ 2pm
<br />24th Annual Tuba Christmas </b>
<br />More than 200 tubas join together to play some of your favorite holiday music. TubaChristmas is a music concert held in cities worldwide that celebrates those who play, teach, and compose music for instruments in the tuba family.
<br />* The Jacksonville Landing (2 W Independent Drive, 32202)
<br /><a href="https://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?%2Fsearch%3Ftag=Music&_ev_id=315331_24th_annual_tuba_christmas" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, December 8 @ 7:30pm
<br />Make We Joy: Songs of the Season with the JU Choirs and Brass </b>
<br />A spirited program of seasonal songs from around the globe and across the centuries. A Jacksonville holiday tradition not to be missed!
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 9 @ 8:30am & 11am
<br />A Service of Lessons and Carols </b>
<br />A glorious Palms' tradition! Join us as we celebrate the stories of Advent and Christmas in word and music. Featuring The Palms' Chancel Choir, Chancel Bells, CAMP and Children’s Choirs, vocalist Destiny Guerra, countertenor Matheus Coura and 26 members of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra conducted by Palms' Director of Music & Fine Arts, Dr. Ronn Cummings. Invite your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers....this is an event unlike any other! Nursery is provided.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 9 @ 3pm
<br />A Winter's Eve </b>
<br />The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville presents a concert featuring music by Delius, Prokofiev, and Humperdinck. Also featured will be a collaboration with the Edward Waters College Concert Choir.
This concert is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the concert.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 9 @ 3pm
<br />Intermezzo Sunday Concert with Percussionist Charlotte Mabrey</b>
<br />Charlotte Mabrey was honored as a "Gerson Yessin Professor" and a Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of North Florida, and was the principal percussionist of the Jacksonville Symphony for more than 20 years. She will be joined by Peter Wright (clarinet), Sarah Jane Young (flute), and Greg Hersey (percussion). Lots of fun pieces and fabulous musical mates. Bring the kids because drums and marimbas rule!
<br />* JPL- Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=390294" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 9 @ 3pm
<br />The Very Best Time of Year </b>
<br />Holiday concert by The Don Thompson Chorale under the direction of R. Hugh Patterson.
<br />* Riverside Park United Methodist Church (819 Park St, 32204)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/774943916192087/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 9 @ 4pm
<br />Heavenly Holidays - Singing with the Angels </b>
<br />Hosted by The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville
<br />* Woodlawn Presbyterian Church (3026 Woodlawn Rd, 32209)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/706018996443001/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, December 9 @ 6pm
<br />Make We Joy: Songs of the Season with the JU Choirs and Brass </b>
<br />Join the JU Choirs and Brass in a spirited program of seasonal songs from around the globe and across the centuries. A Jacksonville holiday tradition not to be missed!
<br />* All Saints Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, December 12 @ 7:30pm
<br />Cellist Yehuda Hanani in Concert </b>
<br />Distinguished cellist from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music,
Yehuda Hanani performs with JU faculty Shannon Lockwood (cello), Todd Lockwood
(bass), and Scott Watkins (piano) in works by Rossini, Barrière, Bach and Prokofiev
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 16 @ 3pm
<br />Family Holiday Concert : Backtrack Vocals </b>
<br />Backtrack is an award-winning, five-person vocal group based in New York City that explores the power of the human voice through unique vocal arrangements, tight harmonies and world-class beatboxing. They infuse heart and humor into every performance and enhance their vocal-driven performances with guitar and vocal looping elements. Their repertoire includes covers of past and present pop music, original compositions and unexpected genres such as classical and electronic music.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="https://fridaymusicale.com/event/family-holiday-concert-backtrack-vocals/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, December 16 @ 4pm
<br />Beaches Fine Arts Series presents the Soweto Gospel Choir</b>
<br />Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. The 43-strong choir, under the direction of Beverly Bryer, draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world.
<br />* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/soweto-gospel-choir/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, December 19 @ 6pm
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols</b>
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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.
<br />* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/calendar/4992.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, November 1 @ 7:30pm
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Lawson Ensemble Concert presents the music of Mozart</b>
<br /> Dr. Nick Curry, cello; Clinton Dewing, violin; Aurica Duca, violin with guests Gabriela Pena-Kim, violin; Kate Caliendo, horn; Patrick Graham, clarinet; Conrad Cornelison, bassoon
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 2 @ 11am & 7pm
<br />CLASSIC JAZZ TO JAZZFULLY CLASSIC!</b>
<br />Performers include Lisa Kelly/vocals, JB Scott/trumpet, Dave Steinmeyer/trombone, Aaron Lehrian/piano (11am), Richard Drexler/piano (7:30pm), Dennis Marks/bass, Danny Gottlieb/drums.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="http://fridaymusicale.com/schedule/lisa-kelly-jb-scott-jazz-sextet/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 2 @ 7pm
<br />"Love, So Divine"</b>
<br /> The Orange Park Chorale, directed by David Holladay, featuring the works of Rutter, Bernstein, Queen and others.
<br />* Lakewood Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://orangeparkchorale.com/performances/concerts/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, November 3 @ 7:30pm
<br />The Kinne Trio </b>
<br />Marguerite Richardson (violin), Shannon Lockwood (cello), and Scott Watkins (piano) present an exciting program to celebrate their debut as the Kinne Trio. Amy Beach’s exotic Piano Trio (from their debut recording) and Piazzolla’s luxurious “Four Seasons” tangos are featured.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 4 @ 3pm
<br />"Love, So Divine"</b>
<br /> The Orange Park Chorale, directed by David Holladay, featuring the works of Rutter, Bernstein, Queen and others.
<br />* St. Matthew’s Catholic Church (1773 Blanding Blvd.)
<br /><a href="http://orangeparkchorale.com/performances/concerts/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 4 @ 5pm
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Saints</b>
<br />One of our most beautiful liturgies, Evensong is a lovely, sung, evening service led by the choir in which we thank God for the day that has passed and ask for peace and protection during the night ahead. Join us as we celebrate all the saints in our lives – especially those that have passed away this year. Music of Dyson, Ebdon, Bainton, Parry, and Walmisley. A nursery is available during the service.
<br />* St. Mark's Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/worship/music.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 4 @ 6pm
<br />Choral Evensong for All Souls </b>
<br />Musical offerings include: <i>Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B Flat</i> by Charles Villiers Stanford; <i>Preces and Responses</i> by Donald McCullough; <i>O Quam Gloriosum</i> by Tomás Luis de Victoria; and <i>Behold Now, Praise the Lord</i> by Everett Titcomb. Congregants will be invited to remember the dearly departed by bringing forward a token of remembrance and lighting a candle in memoriam. A Reception will follow.
<br />* Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, November 8 @ 7:30pm
<br />The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents Shakuhachi Fluist Riley Lee</b>
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 9 @ 8pm
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Tech Ensemble Concert</b>
<br>Michael Taylor, coordinator
<br />* UNF - Robinson Theater
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 11 @ 3pm
<br />Two Piano Concert</b>
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://secure.accessacs.com/calendar/publiccalendar.html?siteID=90705&cid=5cc7112d-008c-497a-b726-a1d400ee595c" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, November 15 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Chamber Ensembles </b>
<br />JU’s top student chamber groups present an exciting concert of varied repertoire.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, November 25 @ 5pm
<br />St. Andrew's Day Evensong </b>
<br />Festal Evensong in honor of the patron saint of Scotland with music by the Cathedral Choir, Jacksonville Pipes & Drums and the Cathedral Brass.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/musical-events-and-special-services/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday & Wednesday, November 27 & 28 @ 7:30pm
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UNF Opera presents Seymour Barab's <i>Little Red Riding Hood</i> </b>
<br />Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki, director
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, November 30 @ 7:30pm
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Piano Play-Off: Transcriptions and Arrangements </b>
<br />Dr. Erin K. Bennett, coordinator
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<br />Ed Leinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06444476320126468411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3764519087109788688.post-85585983598969482762018-09-30T16:20:00.004-07:002018-10-31T09:35:42.323-07:00OCTOBER 2018<br />
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<b>Tuesday, October 2 @ 7:30pm
<br />Shakespeare in Love: Brittnee Siemon, mezzo-soprano, Grace Lee, piano, and Kimberly Beasley, soprano</b>
<br />Featuring works of Handel, Mozart, Delius and others set to texts by Shakespeare. Brittnee and Kimberly will conclude the program with a rousing duet from The Merry
Wives of Windsor.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, October 5 @ 7:30pm
<BR>Saturday, October 6 @ 7:30pm
<BR>Sunday, October 7 @ 3:00pm
<br />Operas in One Act: Little Red Riding Hood by Seymour Barab</b>
<br />An inaugural series featuring one act operas performed by Jacksonville University singers, directed by Dr. Tyler Alessi.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 7 @ 5pm
<br />Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville: Brahms and Bubbles</b>
<br />Works to include Brahms Symphony No. 1. Champagne reception following.
Free admission.
<br />* St. John's Cathedral
<br /><a href="https://civicorchestrajax.org/performances/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, October 12 @ 7pm
<br />129TH OPENING NIGHT – MARTIN MELITON PIANO DUO OF SPAIN </b>
<br />Spanish born duo-pianists ELENA MARTÍN and JOSE MELITÓN have been hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the most compelling talents of their generation.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="http://fridaymusicale.com/schedule/opening-night/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, October 12 @ 7:30pm
<br />Student Honors Recitals </b>
<br />Featuring outstanding student musicians nominated by their professors in recognition of distinguished performance.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 14 @ 3pm
<br />Intermezzo Sunday Concert: Classical guitarist Brian Luckett </b>
<br />Brian Luckett has performed in solo and chamber music recitals throughout the United States. Presented monthly (Sept.-June), Intermezzo concerts are free and open to the public, and reservations are not required. Free Sunday parking is available in the public garage at Duval and Main; bring your ticket into the Library for validation. Free on-street parking is also available on weekends.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?/event/9065093/54198390/main-sunday-intermezzo-with-brian-luckett" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 14 @ 5pm
<br />Stompin' and Singin' Horn</b>
<br />Arty Robinson (horn) and Rachel Clifton (piano) performing works by Weirich, Mahler, Nelhybel, Gounod & Franz Strauss. Reception to follow.
<br>Free admission; donations will be taken to benefit the Navy-Marine Corp. Relief Society.
<br />* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral - Taliaferro Hall
<br /><small><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/blog/french-horn-recital/" target=_blank>Online listing</a> - <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X4tG9HTK60c/W8Bg0Co6gBI/AAAAAAAABSY/SavNpaJvAAsQbu9LiPRPVLvBJm0n1btvwCLcBGAs/s1600/oct.14.jpg" target=_blank>Event Poster</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, October 16 @ 7:30pm
<br />UNF Orchestra Harmony for Humanities Concert </b>
<br />Featuring Dr. Andrea Venet, marimba soloist
<br />* UNF - Lazzara Performance Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, October 19 @ 7:30pm
<br />8th Annual High School Choral Invitational</b>
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The JU Choirs share the stage with outstanding high school choruses from greater Jacksonville in this annual celebration of choral music in our schools.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, October 20 @ 7:30pm
<br />Music for the Royal Fireworks </b>
<br />The JU Wind Ensemble and the First Coast Wind Symphony combine to present
a Masterwork Series Partner Concert featuring George Frideric Handel’s classic
<i>Music for the Royal Fireworks</i>, written to celebrate the end of war.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 21 @ 6pm
<br />A Centenary Concert: Music of Claude Debussy and Leonard Bernstein</b>
<br />2018 isn't over yet, so it's not too late to celebrate the music of Debussy and Bernstein in honor of the centennial of Debussy's death and Bernstein's birth. Music performed by these two giants of Western and American music include Bernstein's Clarinet Sonata; Debussy's Ariettes oubliees (Forgotten Melodies) for Tenor, plus solo music for piano. Performers: James Hall, tenor, Sunshine Simmons, clarinet, Michael Mastronicola, piano. Free admission. Reception follows
<br />* All Saints Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, October 23 @ 7:30pm
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From Russia with Love</b>
<br />The Jacksonville University Orchestra opens its season with a concert of Russian favorites including Glinka’s exciting <i>Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla</i> and Mussorgsky’s tour de force, <i>Pictures at an Exhibition</i>. Also featured will be pianist Scott Watkins in a performance of Rachmaninoff ’s Second Piano Concerto.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, October 23 @ 7:30pm
<br />Pianist Denise Wright</b>
<br />The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, October 25 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Chamber Ensembles</b>
<br />Enjoy an evening of varied chamber music performed by our top student groups, including the Honors chamber ensembles.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, October 26 @ 7:30pm
<br />Beaches Fine Arts Series: Yekwon Sunwoo, piano </b>
<br />Gold medalist of the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, 28-year-old pianist Yekwon Sunwoo has been hailed for “his total command over the instrument and its expressiveness” (San Francisco Examiner).
<br />* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/yekwon-sunwoo/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, October 26 @ 7:30pm
<br />Scott Watkins in Recital </b>
<br />Program features American composer Howard Hanson’s <i>Symphonic Rhapsody</i>, which Watkins discovered in manuscript in 2017, plus Schubert’s sublime Four Impromptus, Op. 90, and epic, virtuoso works by Franz Liszt. “Watkins plays with requisite clarity, but with great sweeps and washes of sound when required.” – Rorianne Schrade, New York Concert Review
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 28 @ 10:30am
<br />Organ Updates: Worship Celebration Service</b>
<br />The service celebrating the new pipe organ will feature the choirs and instrumentalists of Riverside Presbyterian music ministry. Pre-service music (10:30-11am) will feature Riverside Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir directed by Dave Tuttle, and organ pieces performed by Lois Gurney. The Worship Celebration service (11am-12noon) will feature guest musicians, including organist/composer Andy Clarke, The Don Thompson Chorale, and The River City Brass.
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/organ-updates" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 28 @ 7pm
<br /> Bach Vespers: Cantata 117 "Sei Lob und Ehr höchsten Gut"</b>
<br /> A cantata by J. S. Bach presented in the context of a Lutheran Vespers worship service (Evening Prayer).
Professional instrumentalists, soloists, and a choir of singers from the community join St. Mark's Festival Choir.
Service music by Jacksonville composer (and AGO member) Bob Moore. All are invited to this worship service.
<br><b>An offering will be taken.</b>
<br />* St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, October 28 @ 7pm
<br />"Tricks and Treats" Halloween Organ Concert</b>
<br />Rich Lewis performs spooky works of Bach, Bonnet, Mussorgsky, Saint-Saens, and more on the III/92 Austin/Cornel Zimmer Chancel Organ. Special guest Mary Holladay.<br>
<b>Free will offering.</b>
<br />* Riverside Park United Methodist Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, October 30 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Percussion Ensemble </b>
<br />An election year October surprise! Join Tony Steve and the JU Percussion Ensemble
for a civics lesson in sight and sound featuring works by John Cage, Alice Gomez and others.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, September 7 @ 6:30pm
<br />Faculty Percussion Recital: New compositions by Andrea Venet</b>
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, September 8 @ 7:30pm
<br />Lawson Ensemble Concert</b>
<br>Violinist Aurica Duca, violinist/violist Clinton Dewing, and cellist Nick Curry performing works by Mozart, Haydn, Sussmayr and Schickele
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 9 @ 3pm
<br />Inertmezzo Sunday Concert </b>
<br />Ann Adams, oboe, and friends Carol Griffin, flute, Artie Clifton, Clarinet, Ted Shistle, bassoon, Matt Monroe, horn and Angelo Goderre, viola, will entertain you in a free classical concert.
<br />* JPL - Main Library, Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?/event/8936840/53988967/intermezzo-concert" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 9 @ 7pm
<br />Bruce Xu, Organ Concert</b>
<br />In the summer of 2017 Bruce Xu was the winner of six organ competitions, including the AGO Quimby/RCYO competition that was an important part of our regional convention held in Jacksonville during the summer of 2017. This concert is co-sponsored by the Jacksonville Chapter of the AGO and St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=stmarksjax&op=cal&month=9&year=2018#" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, September 11 @ 7:30pm
<br />Todd Wedge, Tenor And Kimberly Beasley, Soprano With Edith Moore Hubert, Piano </b>
<br />Guest artist Todd Wedge joins JU faculty Kimberly Beasley and Edith Moore Hubert
in an evening of art song featuring the works of Duparc, Schubert and Delius.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, September 11 @ 7:30pm
<br />The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents Classical Faculty Scholarship Concert</b>
<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/UNFSchoolofMusic/photos/gm.521565301623574/2156566411083776/?type=3" target=_blank>SUGGESTED DONATION: $10</a>.
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, September 14 @ 7:30pm
<br />Brian Luckett, Classical Guitar </b>
<br />Featured in performances on National Public Radio and Minnesota Public Radio, classical guitarist Brian Luckett performs solo and chamber music recitals throughout the United States. His performance interests include exploration of the solo and chamber repertoire of the 20th and 21st centuries.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 16 @ 7pm
<br />San Marco Chamber Music Society:
<br />Annual Concert to Benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.</b>
<br>This concert will feature music by Ernest Bloch, J. S. Bach, Francis Poulenc, and others. A free will collection will be taken and all proceeds from this concert go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Les Roettges (flute), Eric Olson (oboe), Conrad Cornelison (bassoon), Ellen Olson (viola), and Rachel Clifton (piano) will be performing.
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/238556826994451/?active_tab=about" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, September 21 @ 7:30pm
<br />The Don Thompson Chorale: <i>The Colors of Song</i> </b>
<br />R. Hugh Patterson, Music Director; Terry Stuckey, accompanist
<br />* St. Matthew's Catholic Church (1773 Blanding Blvd.)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/donthompsonchorale/photos/a.1148354685199957/1802439059791513/?type=3&theater" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, September 21 @ 7:30pm
<br />Faculty Showcase </b>
<br />Join us for the annual Faculty Music Showcase featuring the talents of our distinguished faculty of artist-teachers.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/cfa-events.php" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 23 @ 6pm
<br />The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents Euphonist Demondrae Thurman</b>
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Monday, September 24 @ 7:30pm
<br />Faculty Recital: Improvisations and Compositions</b>
<br>Dr. Gary Smart, piano, Dr. Andrea Venet, percussion, Dr. Sunshine Simmons, clarinet, Dr. Simon Shiao, violin, Renate Faulkner, viola
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, September 30 @ 5pm
<br />Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels </b>
<br />One of our most beautiful liturgies, Evensong is a lovely, sung, evening service led by the choir in which we thank God for the day that has passed and ask for peace and protection during the night ahead. Join us as we celebrate Michael and all the angels in their great heavenly war against Satan and the forces of evil during this brief service and stay for a catered dinner immediately afterwards in Leatherbury Hall benefitting Angels for Allison. Music of Dyson, Drinkell, Handel, Stainer, and Goss. A nursery is available during the service.
<br />* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/calendar/4705.html" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, August 18 @ 10am-1pm
<br />Fall 2018 Kick-off Preview </b> <small>[<i>Perhaps this is an open rehearsal rather than concert(?)</i>]</small>
<br />Hosted by The Don Thompson Chorale. <br>"We’re getting ready for the Don Thompson Chorale’s Fall season! Join Hugh Patterson and members of the DTC for our fall season kick-off and holiday preview. This year will be the 20th anniversary of our annual joint holiday concert with the First Coast Wind Symphony, and Hugh has chosen a variety of rich, exciting and fun selections to make it really special. If you’re new to the DTC, this is a great time to take a test drive to see if we’re the right fit for you. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can have plenty of music available."
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/475418796259154/" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, August 19 @ 6pm
<br />Bold City Contemporary Ensemble </b>
<br />Hear this exciting and unique ensemble perform contemporary works for percussion, clarinet, saxophone, violin, and other instruments. Creative and accessible programming is the hallmark of this bold, new ensemble. Free admission. Reception to follow in Rogers Hall.
<br />* All Saints Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.allsaintsjax.org/music-through-the-ages" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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Ed Leinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06444476320126468411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3764519087109788688.post-54598220781529258382018-06-27T03:13:00.000-07:002018-06-27T03:42:13.095-07:00JULY 2018<br />
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<b>Sunday, July 1 @ 5pm
<br />Annual Patriotic Concert </b>
<br />Featuring the choirs, handbells, instrumentalists, and soloists of Riverside Presbyterian Church.
<br><small>(<b>NOT FREE</b>: Following the concert there will be a <a href="https://secure.accessacs.com/access/eventlogin.aspx?id=j4U3BxQMK2hncp7U3v5wFA==&site=90705&ReturnUrl=events%2fwz_people.aspx&ChurchID=5124&EventID=140296&sn=90705" target=_blank>Church Dinner that requires advance reservations</a>.)</small>
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="http://rpcjax.org/music/concerts" target=_blank><small>Online RPC Concert Listings</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, July 17 @ 7:30pm
<br />Let There Be Light Concert </b>
<br />The River City Men’s and Women’s Choruses under the direction of Wayne Bailey. Each year the group presents concerts to promote a local charity. Admission is free, however donations are collected at the end of each concert with 100% of the collections being donated to the chosen non-profit. This year the chosen charity is Northeast Florida Chapter of C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Survivors), helping families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. For more information about C.O.P.S. visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/neflcops/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/neflcops/</a>.
<br />* St. Paul United Methodist Church (8264 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32211)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/239975303474982/" target=_blank><small>Facebook listing</small></a>
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<b>Friday, July 20 @ 7:30pm
<br />Let There Be Light Concert </b>
<br />The River City Men’s and Women’s Choruses under the direction of Wayne Bailey. Each year the group presents concerts to promote a local charity. Admission is free, however donations are collected at the end of each concert with 100% of the collections being donated to the chosen non-profit. This year the chosen charity is Northeast Florida Chapter of C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Survivors), helping families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. For more information about C.O.P.S. visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/neflcops/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/neflcops/</a>.
<br />* Riverside Park United Methodist Church (Riverside)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RiverCityMensChorus/posts/1298260123638550" target=_blank><small>Facebook listing</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, July 21 @ 4pm
<br />Let There Be Light Concert </b>
<br />The River City Men’s and Women’s Choruses under the direction of Wayne Bailey. Each year the group presents concerts to promote a local charity. Admission is free, however donations are collected at the end of each concert with 100% of the collections being donated to the chosen non-profit. This year the chosen charity is Northeast Florida Chapter of C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Survivors), helping families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. For more information about C.O.P.S. visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/neflcops/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/neflcops/</a>.
<br />* First Presbyterian Church (Downtown)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RiverCityMensChorus/posts/1298260123638550" target=_blank><small>Facebook listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, July 22 @ 3pm
<br />Let There Be Light Concert </b>
<br />The River City Men’s and Women’s Choruses under the direction of Wayne Bailey. Each year the group presents concerts to promote a local charity. Admission is free, however donations are collected at the end of each concert with 100% of the collections being donated to the chosen non-profit. This year the chosen charity is Northeast Florida Chapter of C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Survivors), helping families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. For more information about C.O.P.S. visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/neflcops/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/neflcops/</a>.
<br />* Southside Baptist Church (San Marco)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1982639695144629/" target=_blank><small>Facebook listing</small></a>
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Ed Leinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06444476320126468411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3764519087109788688.post-54568031596329164522018-05-31T12:40:00.000-07:002018-05-31T12:44:21.023-07:00June 2018<br />
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<b>Sunday, June 3 @ 4pm
<br />Vega String Quartet </b>
<br />The Vega String Quartet, Quartet-in-Residence at Emory University, is cultivating a new generation of chamber music lovers through dynamic performances and innovative community engagement. The New York Times raved that "[the Quartet’s] playing had a kind of clean intoxication to it, pulling the listener along…the musicians took real risks in their music making" and the L.A. Times praised their “triumphant L.A. debut.”
Friday Musicale will be Co-Hosting this concert with Prelude Chamber Music.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="http://fridaymusicale.com/schedule/vega-string-quartet/" target=_blank><small>Online Listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, June 10 @ 8:30am & 11am
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Join us as we celebrate the gift of music in worship! Featuring The Palms Chancel Choir, The CAMP Choir, organist Cathy Fortson Green, a special musical guest and 26 members of The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dr. Ronn Cummings.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2132007790173236/" target=_blank><small>Online Listing</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, June 10 @ 3pm
<br />Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo Season Finale with pianist Joshua Ross </b>
<br />Among the winners of the 2013 American Protégé International Competition of Romantic Music, pianist Joshua Ross made his Carnegie Hall debut in Weill Recital Hall in February 2014, with a repeat performance in June 2016. He holds a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Georgia, where he studied with Dr. Martha Thomas, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from The Florida State University, where he studied with Dr. Heidi Louise Williams. He also studied with Dr. James Nalley, performed and studied at the 2008 Schlern Music Festival, in Vols am Schlern, Italy, and has played in master classes for renowned pianists Angela Cheng, Natsuki Fukasawa, David Northington, and Richard Cionco, among others.
Website: <a href="http://www.joshuarosspiano.com/" target=_blank>www.joshuarosspiano.com</a>.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=340604" target=_blank><small>Online listing</small></a>
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Ed Leinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06444476320126468411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3764519087109788688.post-83691745810253250592018-04-30T11:01:00.000-07:002018-05-01T13:08:22.381-07:00MAY 2018<br />
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<b>Wednesday, May 2 @ 12noon
<br />Music at Noon: Eda Shlyam, piano </b>
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.cloversites.com/7f/7f42f79c-54f3-48ea-9deb-e2d89b7bbe49/documents/2017-18_Community_Concerts.pdf" target=_blank><small>Concert Schedule for 2017-2018</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, May 2 @ 6:30pm & 8pm
<br />Art Walk Community Concert </b>
<br />For the last community concert, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra will again perform at Art Walk in Hemming Park, on the main stage under the direction Deanna Tham. This concert is free with no ticket required.
<br />* Hemming Park (Downtown, in front of City Hall & Main Library)
<br /><a href="http://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?/event/7457386/50747549/art-walk-community-concert" target=_blank><small>FTU Calendar (Music)</small></a>
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<b>Friday, May 4 @ 11am & 7:30pm
<br />Ana Vidovic, Guitar </b>
<br />Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the concert. Concerts are FREE and open to the public. On site FREE parking. Donations greatly appreciated.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="http://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?/event/8193686/52451134/ana-vidovic-guitar" target=_blank><small>FTU Calendar (Music)</small></a>
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<b>Friday, May 4 @ 7pm
<br />Cello Recital: Victor Minke Huls </b>
<br />Kick off the weekend with a cello recital in the beautiful sanctuary at Saint Paul’s By the Sea Episcopal in Jacksonville Beach. At the reception we’ll be doing some easy swing dancing and the ever-popular “Sasha” contra dance. Masterclasses, technique classes, and ensemble rehearsals will take place on Saturday, May 5, culminating with a performance at 5 pm. More details at <a href="http://www.acaciaartsacademy.com/" target=_blank>www.acaciaartsacademy.com</a>.
<br />* St. Paul's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/163030804384743/" target=_blank><small>Facebook Events</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 6 @ 5pm
<br />Eastertide Evensong </b>
<br />Evensong is a lovely series of prayers, readings from scripture, congregational hymns, and choral music that weave together to create a wonderful and worshipful musical service (about 30 minutes). This particular Evensong will feature festive music highlighting our ongoing celebration of the Easter season. Nursery available.
<br />* St. Mark's Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/worship/music.html" target=_blank><small>Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 13 @ 3pm
<br />Music @ Main Intermezzo Concerts presents Cliff Newton, trumpet & Friends </b>
<br />Cliff Newton retired from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra after 32 years as Principal Trumpet. Currently, in addition to teaching he performs as soloist with the Belle Fleur String Quartet, and the Palm Court Society Orchestra. He is co-founder and an active member and of the Ancient City Brass Band, as well as of The One Step Ahead of the Law Brass Band (Edelweiss Piraten), a polka/oompah ensemble.
<br>Presented monthly (Sept.-June), Intermezzo concerts are free and open to the public, and reservations are not required. Free parking is available.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=340603" target=_blank><small>Library Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 13 @ 3pm
<br />San Marco Chamber Music Society Season Finale! </b>
<br /> This final concert of the season features music for strings, oboe, and flute. Music by Lars-Erik Larsson, Paul Wranitzky, W. A. Mozart, Franz Schubert, and Arthur Foote. With Les Roettges, flute; Eric Olson, oboe; Aurica Duca, violin; Clinton Dewing, violin and viola; Ellen Olson, viola; and, Nick Curry, cello. Join us at a lovely reception after the concert! As always, free admission!
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1846188075431857/" target=_blank><small>Facebook Events</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 13 @ 7pm
<br />Palms Fine Arts Series concert: The Stetson University Concert Choir</b>
<br />This select, 52-voice touring ensemble will sing works by Russian composers Rachmaninoff and Gretchaninoff. Additional sacred and secular repertoire will include folk songs and beloved hymns from a variety of world cultures.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.palmschurch.org/worship-music/" target=_blank><small>https://www.palmschurch.org/worship-music/</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 20 @ 3pm
<br />Community Concert: The Don Thompson Chorale </b>
<br>"Songs from the River City," featuring music by Jacksonville composers Andrew Clarke, Guy Forbes, and Donald McCullough, plus river-themed selections.
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.cloversites.com/7f/7f42f79c-54f3-48ea-9deb-e2d89b7bbe49/documents/2017-18_Community_Concerts.pdf" target=_blank><small>Concert Schedule for 2017-2018</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 20 @ 3pm
<br />Friday Musicale Scholarship Laureates </b>
<br />Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the concert. Concerts are FREE and open to the public. On site FREE parking. Donations greatly appreciated.
<br />* Friday Musicale
<br /><a href="http://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?/event/8193775/52451211/friday-musicale-scholarship-laureate" target=_blank><small>FTU Calendar (Music)</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, May 20 @ 5pm
<br /> Ancient City Brass Spring Concert </b>
<br />With Timothy Tuller, organ. Free and open to all.
<br />* St. John's Cathedral
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>JaxAGO Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, April 3 @ 7:30pm
<br />Concert Band Final Concert</b>
<br />* UNF - Lazzara Performance Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, April 3 @ 7:30pm
<br />Gary Smart, piano </b>
<br />Debussy Preludes, Books I and II Complete
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 6 @ 7pm
<br />The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville Benefit Concert </b>
<br />Free, but a freewill offering will be taken to benefit The International Myeloma Foundation
<br />* South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church (2137 Hendricks Ave 32207)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/JaxHeritageSing/events/" target=_blank><small>Events (facebook)</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 6 @ 7:30pm
<br>Piano Studio Celebrates The Music Of Brahms</b>
<br>The piano students of Dr. Scott Watkins celebrates their tenth class recital with the music by Johannes Brahms. Performances of his intimate Intermezzi of Opp. 117, 118, and 119 are paired with moving readings of Brahms’ letters, many recently published. Don’t miss the powerful music of Johannes Brahms!
<br>* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 6 @ 7:30pm
<br />Marc-André Hamelin, piano: Beaches Fine Arts Series</b>
<br />Pianist Marc-André Hamelin is ranked among the elect of world pianists for his unrivaled blend of musicianship and virtuosity in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries – in concert and on disc.
<br />* St Paul's By the Sea Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Jax AGO Calendar of Events</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 8 @ 3pm
<br />Intermezzo Concert Series presents JU Voice Students</b>
<br />Please join us for a delightful afternoon of song with Jacksonville University Voice Majors, Kimberly Beasley, Faculty Coordinator
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=340602" target=_blank><small>Library Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 8 @ 3pm
<br>Violin And Viola Studio Recital</b>
<br>Come enjoy the talent and musicianship of the violin and viola students in the studio of Dr. Marguerite Richardson as they perform in this showcase concert.
<br>* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 8 @ 3pm
<br>Grant Us Thy Peace</b>
<br>Join the Orange Park Chorale as they present Robert Ray's Gospel Mass. Based on the traditional Catholic Mass, Robert Ray's "Gospel Mass" blends jazz with the rhythm and harmony of African- American gospel music.
<br>* Ortega United Methodist Church (4807 Roosevelt Blvd.)
<br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orange-park-chorale-robert-rays-gospel-mass-and-other-traditional-music-tickets-44287150058?aff=efbneb" target=_blank><small>EventBrite Entry</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 8 @ 4pm
<br />The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville Benefit Concert </b>
<br />Free, but a freewill offering will be taken to benefit the National Kidney Foundation.
<br />* Woodlawn Presbyterian Church (3026 Woodlawn Rd 32209)
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/JaxHeritageSing/events/" target=_blank><small>Events (facebook)</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 8 @ 5pm
<br>First Coast Flute Choir</b>
<br>* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
<br><a href="https://www.jaxcathedral.org/other-music-events-at-the-cathedral/" target=_blank>Music Events Calendar</a>
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<b>Sunday, April 8 @ 6pm
<br>JU Wind Ensemble “Song And Dance”</b>
<br>The Wind Ensemble will feature a concerto soloist and works from the standard and contemporary wind band repertoire.
<br>* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, April 10 @ 7:30pm
<br />Concert with Bassoonist Anthony Anurca </b>
<br /> The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents Generation Series
<br />* UNF Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx"
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<b>Wednesday, April 11 @ 7:30pm
<br />Percussion Showcase Concert</b>
<br>Dr. Andrea Venet, director
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, April 12 @ 7:30pm <br>
JU Chamber Ensembles</b><br>
From trios to quintets, enjoy an evening of chamber music performed by JU student groups, including the Honors chamber ensembles
<br>* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, April 12 @ 7:30pm
<br />Lawson Ensemble Concert</b>
<br>Works by Bach and Torelli, performed by Dr. Nick Curry, cello; Clinton Dewing, violin and viola; Aurica Duca, violin; with special guests Erin Bennett, piano and Randy Tinnin, trumpet.
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, April 14 @ 3pm
<br />Violin Studios Recital</b>
<br>Dr. Simon Shiao, conductor
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, April 14 @ 6pm
<br />Spring Osprey Choral Showcase</b>
<br>Cara Tasher, director of choral studies
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, April 14 @ 7:30pm <br>
In Flanders Fields: Songs Of Peace, War And Reconciliation</b><br>
Join the JU Choirs for an evening of contemplative and engaging works by contemporary American composers and poets including Elizabeth Alexander, Kirke Mechem, Jeffrey Van and folksongs, songs of protest and spiritual songs. Presented as part of the “Confluence” series of campus events.
<br>* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 15 @ 3pm <br>
Community Concert: The Vivace Trio</b><br>
Gia Sastre and Carolyn Snyder-Menke, flutes, and Denise Wright, piano
<br>* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.cloversites.com/7f/7f42f79c-54f3-48ea-9deb-e2d89b7bbe49/documents/2017-18_Community_Concerts.pdf" target=_blank><small>Community Concert Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 15 @ 6pm <br>
Senior Honors Recital</b><br>
The Senior Honors Recital features outstanding Senior-level students nominated by their professors in recognition of distinguished performance.
<br>* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, April 18 @ 7:30pm
<br />Piano Studio Recital</b>
<br>Featuring the students of Dr. Erin K. Bennett and Dr. Gary Smart
<br />* UNF - Recital
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 20 @ 3pm
<br />Clarinet Studio Recital</b>
<br>Dr. Sunshine Simmons, conductor
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 22 @ 12noon
<br />Brick City Piano Trio Concert</b>
<br>Natasha Herrera, Flute, Michael Amos, Cello and Kosumo Morishita, Piano.
<br>Natasha and Michael currently play with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra and Kosumo has a private piano studio in Ocala. The concert will include works by Gaubert, Farrenc and von Weber. There is no charge for the concert, but any donations will go to the musicians and Church mission projects.
<br />* Christ United Methodist Church (400 Penman Rd., Neptune Beach)
<br /><a href="http://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?/event/8401641/52796991/brick-city-piano-trio-concert" target=_blank><small>FTU Calendar Entry</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 22 @ 3pm
<br />Don Thompson Chorale Spring Concert </b>
<br />* St. Paul United Methodist Church (8264 Lone Star Rd 32211)
<br /><a href="http://www.donthompsonchorale.org/#/concerts/come-see-us" target=_blank><small>donthompsonchorale.org</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 22 @ 3pm <br>
First Coast Wind Symphony Family Concert</b><br>
Music for the whole family featuring performances by our Annual Concerto Competition winners.
Admission is free
<br>* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="http://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?/event/8520427/52992097/first-coast-wind-symphony-family-concert" target=_blank><small>FTU Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 22 @ 3pm
<br>Sam Haywood, piano</b>
<br>Sam Haywood has performed to critical acclaim in many of the world’s major concert halls. The Washington Post hailed his ‘dazzling, evocative playing’ and ‘lyrical sensitivity’ and the New York Times his ‘passionate flair and sparkling clarity’. He embraces a wide spectrum of the piano repertoire and is equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician or with accompanying Lieder. He has had a regular duo partnership with Joshua Bell since 2010 and often performs with cellist Steven Isserlis.
<br>* Friday Musicale <br>
<a href="http://fridaymusicale.com/schedule/sam-haywood-piano/" target=_blank>Event Information</a>
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<b>Tuesday, April 24 @ 7pm
<br>St. Mark’s Bach Ensemble</b>
<br>Led by Rhonda Cassano and Laurie Casseday (both of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra), our wonderful St. Mark’s Bach Ensemble offers its yearly “Bach and Beyond” concert of lovely Baroque chamber music, this year featuring the music of Bach, Quantz, and Corelli. The concert is free and open to the public, and a reception will follow.
<br>* St. Mark's Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/worship/music.html" target=_blank><small>St. Marks Concert Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, April 26 @ 6pm
<br />Music Through the Ages: Spain & Portugal Tour Farewell Concert</b>
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Join us for a ‘Bon Voyage’ concert before members of the Jacksonville University Choirs and Orchestra and members of the All Saints Parish Choir spend a week performing concerts in Spain and Portugal. Their program includes unaccompanied motets and spirituals, along with solos from select members of the ensemble.
<br />* All Saints Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Calendar of Events</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, April 26 @ 8pm
<br />Tech Ensemble Concert</b>
<br>Michael Taylor, coordinato
<br />* UNF - Robinson Theater
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF Music Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Friday, April 27 @ 7:30pm
<br />Don Thompson Chorale Spring Concert </b>
<br />* Southside Baptist Church (1435 ATLANTIC BLVD 32207)
<br /><a href="http://www.donthompsonchorale.org/#/concerts/come-see-us" target=_blank><small>donthompsonchorale.org</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 29 @ 3pm
<br />JCA Special Musical Event with Boyd Jones </b>
<br />Dr. Boyd Jones will visit the JCA for a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations (1741) on a large, two-manual harpsichord. This event is free to the community thanks to the generosity of Henson Markham. For information, contact the JCA registrar at 730-2100 ext. 228 or Thelma Nied at thelma.nied@jcajax.org. Reservations are requested.
<br />* Jewish Community Alliance
<br /><a href="http://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?/event/8290073/52634890/jca-special-musical-event-with-boyd-jone" target=_blank><small>FTU Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 29 @ 5pm
<br />Festal Evensong for St. George </b>
<br />An annual tradition at St. John's Cathedral in honor of the Patron Saint of England.
The Cathedral Choir, The Cathedral Brass, Jacksonville Pipes & Drums
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St. John's Cathedral,
<br /><a href="http://www.jaxago.org/calendar-of-events.html" target=_blank><small>Jax AGO Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, April 29 @ 5pm<br>
PNC Arts Alive Educational Concert</b><br>
The Civic Orchestra closes their second season with the PNC Arts Alive Concert–The Sounds of our community, a concert that explores through music, the cultural diversity that makes our city so unique.
<br>* Ritz Theater (829 N Davis St. 32202)
<BR><a href="https://civicorchestrajax.org/performances/" target=_blank><small>CivicOrchestraJax.org/performances</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, March 1 @ 7:30pm
<br />Ritz Chamber Players • Creative Collaborators </b>
<br />The Ritz Chamber Players will be joined for this performances by the famed Lawson Ensemble, comprised of faculty members of the University of North Florida and members of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. This program showcases works by great black female and American composers written for pure fun and enjoyment!
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O’CONNOR Old Country Fairy Tale | WALLEN Five Postcards | MOZART Quintet in A major for Clarinet and Strings, K. 581 | BRAHMS String Sextet No 2 in G major, op. 36
<br>Players:
Kyle Lombard and Aurica Duca – Violin, Orlando Wells and Clinton Dewing – Viola, Nick Curry and Grace Bahng Gavin – Cello and Terrance L. Patterson – Clarinet
<br />* Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church
<br />Get Free Tickets at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ritz-chamber-players-creative-collaborators-tickets-43415635334" target=_blank><small>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ritz-chamber-players-creative-collaborators-tickets-43415635334</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, March 1 @ 7:30pm
<br />Student New Music </b>
<br />Join us for a showcase of student works featuring varied instrumentations and an array of new soundscapes from the JU Music Composition studio.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 2 @ 7:30pm
<br />Guest Artist Recital with Nicholas Phillips, piano </b>
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF 2017-2018 School of Music Concert Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, March 3 @ 7:30pm
<br />Hot Off The Press! </b>
<br />Join the Jacksonville University Orchestra in a celebration of new music that is “hot off the press!” Featured will be commissioned works by the Delius Composition Award winners for 2016 and 2017, Anne McKennon and Daniel Farrell. Also featured will be Transposed Memories by award-winning composer Dr. Piotr Szewczyk.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Monday, March 5 @ 7:30pm
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Faculty Violin Recital: Music for Dance, works by Stravinsky, Bach and Piazzolla</b>
<br />Dr. Simon Shiao, violin
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank><small>UNF 2017-2018 School of Music Concert Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, March 6 @ 7:30pm
<br />An Historic Recital Recreation </b>
<br /> Featuring Baritone Jay Ivey, Violinist Marguerite
Richardson, and Pianist Benjamin Beck. Enjoy this historical recital program given at the College of the Pacific in San Jose, California, October 27, 1919, featuring music by Mendelssohn, Grant-Schaeffer, Hubay, Chopin. Program closes with the (then) premiere performance of Howard Hanson’s
“Symphonic Rhapsody,” played by the composer. History comes to life in this
unique concert!
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, March 7 @ 12noon
<br />Music at Noon </b>
<br />Matthew Phan, piano
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.cloversites.com/7f/7f42f79c-54f3-48ea-9deb-e2d89b7bbe49/documents/2017-18_Community_Concerts.pdf" target=_blank><small>Community Concerts (pdf)</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 9 @ 7:30pm
<br />Alpha Psi Omega Spring Production </b>
<br />Jacksonville University’s chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the theater honors society, presents the annual student-led production on campus. This year’s production promises family friendly fun, intrigue for theater and non-theater goers, and a range of musical styles to interest everyone.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Saturday, March 10 @ 7:30pm
<br />The University Singers of Florida State University </b>
<br />Under the direction of Kevin Fenton, The University Singers, founded in 1948 by Dr. Wiley Housewright, is the premier undergraduate touring choir at Florida State University.
<br />* Palms Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://www.palmschurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-18-Fine-Arts-Series-Brochure.pdf" target=_blank><small>Fine Arts Series Brochure (pdf)</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 11 @ 3pm
<br />Music @ Main Intermezzo Concerts presents Douglas Anderson School of the Arts </b>
<br />Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is a Duval County Public School for students grades 9 through 12 with a desire for intensive study in the arts. In 2000, DA’s Piano program was recognized as the best music program in Northeast Florida and was awarded the Jacksonville Symphony Association’s Harmony Grant. With Vera Watson, faculty coordinator.
<br />* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=340600" target=_blank><small>JPL Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 11 @ 3pm
<br />The Nouvelle Central Florida Trio </b>
<br />Music for violin, clarinet & piano
<br />* Riverside Presbyterian Church
<br /><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.cloversites.com/7f/7f42f79c-54f3-48ea-9deb-e2d89b7bbe49/documents/2017-18_Community_Concerts.pdf" target=_blank><small>Community Concerts (pdf)</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 11 @ 5pm
<br />Choral Evensong for Lent </b>
<br />One of our most beautiful liturgies, Evensong is a lovely, sung, evening service led by the choir in which we thank God for the day that has passed and ask for peace and protection during the night ahead. This fourth Sunday in Lent, called Laetare Sunday (meaning “rejoice”), is traditionally a “lighter” Sunday compared to the rest of the season, so please join us as we liven things up with a festive Choral Evensong and stay for dinner in Leatherbury Hall immediately afterwards ($5 suggested donation; proceeds benefiting St. Mary’s Mission). Music of Harwood, Reading, Luther, Wood, and Ley. A nursery is available during the service.
<br />* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/worship/music.html" target=_blank><small>Upcoming Concerts</small></a>
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<b>Tuesday, March 13 @ 7:30pm
<br />Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Senior Recital </b>
<br />Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Orchestra
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/daorchestra/photos/a.1672783683048936.1073741829.1663885930605378/1994741720853129/?type=3&theater" target=_blank><small>https://www.facebook.com/daorchestra/</small></a>
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<b>Wednesday, March 14 @ 12noon
<br />Lunch @ the Lounge concert featuring Samantha Wells, classical guitarist </b>
<br />Bring your lunch - bagged, boxed or bought from a local eatery - to the Lounge, located just inside the Main Library entrance on Laura Street.
<br />* JPL - Main Library, The Lounge at 303 North
<br /><a href="http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=345921" target=_blank><small>JPL Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Thursday, March 15 @ 7:30pm
<br />Ariadne Daskalakis, violin and Arthur Haas, harpsichord </b>
<br />The Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents...
<br />* UNF - Recital Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx" target=_blank>
<small>UNF 2017-2018 School of Music Concert Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 16 @ 7pm
<br />Music at All Saints: Fuego Saxophone Quartet</b>
<br />An award-winning saxophone ensemble that is changing the way people hear the saxophone!
<br />* All Saints Episcopal Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/213907909348851/" target=_blank><small>Facebook Page</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 16 @ 7:30pm
<br />Richard Stoltzman, clarinet & Allen Vizzutti, trumpet </b>
<br /> With the UNF Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Simon Shiao
and Jazz Ensemble 1, under the direction of J.B. Scott
<br />* UNF - Lazzara Performance Hall
<br /><a href="http://beachesfinearts.org/stoltz/" target=_blank><small>BeachesFineArts.org/stoltz</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 18 @ pm
<br />JCA Young Concert Artists Series: Pianist Dasol Kim </b>
<br />The JCA welcomes Korean pianist Dasol Kim to the JCA. Kim is the winner of the 2015 Young Concert Artist Series. Thanks to the generosity of the Berman Family, this concert is free to the community.
<br />* Jewish Community Alliance
<br /><a href="http://www.jacksonville.com/calendar?/event/7736118/51697897/jca-young-concert-artist-serie-pianist-dasol-kim" target=_blank><small>FTU Calendar Page</small></a>
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<br />Sunday, March 25 @ 2:00 PM
<br />Le Grande Tango </b>
<br />Join us for an evening celebrating the music of Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla. Jacksonville University faculty Shannon Lockwood, cello, Marguerite Richardson, violin, and Scott Watkins, piano, will perform Piazzolla’s greatest tangos, including <i>The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires</i> and <i>Oblivion</i>.
<br />* JU - Swisher Theater
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Friday, March 23 @ 7:30pm
<br />JU Percussion Ensemble </b>
<br />This final percussion ensemble concert of the year will highlight contemporary works for percussion. On the program is the Carlos Chavez’s, <i>Xochipilli: An Imagined Aztec Music</i>. This concert will exemplify the wide variety of expression found in the percussion family.
<br />* JU - Terry Concert Hall
<br /><a href="https://www.ju.edu/cfa/music/music-events-calendar.php" target=_blank><small>JU Music Events Calendar</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 25 @ 3pm
<br />The Florida Chamber Music Project </b>
<br />Live classical music in an intimate chamber music setting.
<br>The players: Patrice Evans & Anna Genest, violins; Susan Pardue, viola; Laurie Casseday, cello
<br />* Friday Musical
<br /><a href="http://fridaymusicale.com/schedule/florida-chamber-music-project/" target=_blank><small>FLORIDA CHAMBER MUSIC PROJECT</small></a>
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<b>Sunday, March 25 @ 7pm
<br />SMCMS Goes for Baroque 2018</b>
<br>San Marco Chamber Music Society
Our annual concert of all-Baroque music. This year we feature 3 pieces by Antonio Vivaldi, plus a piece by largely unknown, but fabulous, composer Johann Janitsch. With Les Roettges, flute; Eric Olson, oboe; Conrad Cornelison, bassoon; Melissa Barrett, violin; Ellen Olson, viola; and Peter DeWitt, harpsichord. Free admission
<br />* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/220670018501207/" target=_blank><small>Facebook Page</small></a>
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