December 2014

Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville

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*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.

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Tuesday, December 2 @ 7pm
Music@Main Community Standards
"Winter Gifts, a Choral Offering," with the Heritage Singers of Jacksonville
Under the guidance of Artistic Director Michael Dell, the Singers will celebrate the material and intangible gifts that abound each December. Selections range from traditional Christmas carols and modern classics to jazzy pop tunes, and will include the Jacksonville premiere of Bob Chilcott's Gifts for the Child of Winter. Pieces celebrating Hanukkah and Kwanzaa round out the multicultural choral offering.
* JPL - Main Library, Hicks Auditorium

Tuesday, December 2 @ 7pm 
Handel's Messiah
Presented by the UNF Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Cara Tasher. In addition to the Christmas section, the choir will perform excerpts from the Passion and Resurrection sections as well.
* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Tuesday, December 2 @ 7:30pm
Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
Robert Saterlee, Professor of Piano at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
Program selections include Haydn, Rzewski, Ravel and Rachmaninoff.
* UNF - Recital Hall
WEEKDAY PARKING RATES APPLY

Wednesday, December 3 @ 12:30pm
Riverside’s Concert Series: Andrew Clarke, Piano & Organ 
(Lunch Follows Wednesday Concerts RSVP 904-355-4585)
* Riverside Presbyterian Church

Thursday, December 4 @ 7pm 
Bob Moore's Evensong 
A setting of Evening Prayer II from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer composed this past summer, performed by the combined choirs of Episcopal Church of Our Saviour and Grace Episcopal (Orange Park), with the composer conducting. (The Evensong will be repeated in Orange Park at Grace Episcopal on Thursday, December 11 at 7pm.)
* Episcopal Church of Our Saviour

Thursday, December 4 @ 7:30pm 
Piano Play-Off Competition: Sonatas
Dr. Erin Bennett, coordinator
* UNF Recital Hall
WEEKDAY PARKING RATES APPLY

Friday, December 5 @ 11am
Friday Musicale Chorus Holiday Sing-Along
Michael Dell, pianist
Concert at 11:00am, Doors open at 10:30am
* Friday Musicale

Friday, December 5 @ 7pm
Heritage Singers of Jacksonville: Winter Gifts, a Choral Offering
Under the guidance of Artistic Director Michael Dell, the Singers will celebrate the material and intangible gifts that abound each December. Selections range from traditional Christmas carols and modern classics to jazzy pop tunes. Pieces celebrating Hanukkah and Kwanzaa round out the multicultural choral offering.
* City Rescue Mission, 426 S. McDuff Ave. 32254

Friday, December 5 @ 7:30pm
Sing We Noel
Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale, Mark Stallings, director
FREE holiday concert with favorites new and old.
* St. Mark's Lutheran Church

Friday, December 5 @ 7:30pm
Student Chamber Music Concert
Dr. Erin Bennett, coordinator
* UNF - Recital Hall

Friday, December 5 @ 7:30pm 
JU Orchestra Holiday Concert 
Kick off your holiday celebrations with an evening of traditional holiday music from classical to pops! Always an audience favorite, this concert will have you laughing and singing along with the Jacksonville University Orchestra! * JU - Terry Concert Hall

Friday, December 5 @ 7:30pm 
A Merry Christmas with Brass
Beaches Fine Arts Series presents The Dallas Brass in "A Merry Christmas with Brass," which will include performances by the La Villa Middle School as well as UNF ensembles. These school ensembles will participate in residencies with the Dallas Brass prior to the event. A reception will follow with art exhibit by George Miller. Doors open at 6:45 PM and seating is first come, first served.
* St. Paul's-by-the-Sea

Saturday, December 6 @ 9am-noon
2015 Outstanding Young Pianists Competition
Students grades 5-12 will audition in solo, ensemble and concerto categories. One winner from each of the six categories will be selected to perform at the Outstanding Young Pianists Concert on Friday, January 9, 2015. Auditions are free and open to the public.
* Friday Musicale

Saturday, December 6 @ 7:30pm
Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale: Sing We Noel
Holiday concert with favorites new and old, directed by Mark Stallings.
* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral

Saturday, December 6 @ 7:30pm 
Make We Joy: Songs of the Season 
Join the Jacksonville University Chorale, Men's Choir, Women's Choir, University Singers and African Percussion Ensemble in a seasonal celebration of song spanning the centuries and the globe. Bring your voices for the audience carol sing!
* JU - Terry Concert Hall

Sunday, December 7 @ 3pm (Singers at 1:30pm)
Community Messiah Sing-Along
Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale, Mark Stallings, conducting.
* ORANGE PARK: Island View Baptist Church, 900 Park Ave.

Sunday, December 7 @ 5pm 
Riverside’s Concert Series: Christmas Concert & Dinner
RSVP 904-355-4585
* Riverside Presbyterian Church

Sunday, December 7 @ 6pm 
Make We Joy: Songs of the Season
 Join the Jacksonville University Chorale, Men's Choir, Women's Choir, University Singers and African Percussion Ensemble in a seasonal celebration of song spanning the centuries and the globe. Bring your voices for the audience carol sing!
* All Saints Episcopal Church

Monday, December 8 @ 7pm
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Holiday Concert
Free concert sponsored by Sawcross, Scott Gregg conducting
* Times-Union Center - Jacoby Hall [300 Water St. 32202]

Thursday, December 11 @ 7pm 
Bob Moore's Evensong 
A setting of Evening Prayer II from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer composed this past summer, performed by the combined choirs of Episcopal Church of Our Saviour and Grace Episcopal (Orange Park), with the composer conducting.
* ORANGE PARK: Grace Episcopal Church, 245 Kingsley Ave. 32073, (904) 264-9981

Friday, December 12 @ 7pm
Heritage Singers of Jacksonville: Winter Gifts, a Choral Offering
Under the guidance of Artistic Director Michael Dell, the Singers will celebrate the material and intangible gifts that abound each December. Selections range from traditional Christmas carols and modern classics to jazzy pop tunes. Pieces celebrating Hanukkah and Kwanzaa round out the multicultural choral offering.
* South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, 2137 Hendricks Ave. 32207 [San Marco]

Saturday, December 13 @ 2pm
Windward Brass 
Join Navy Band Southeast's brass quintet for a holiday concert suitable for all ages.
* JPL - Mandarin Branch, 3330 Kori Rd. [32257], (904) 262-5201

Saturday, December 13 @ 2pm
Tuba Christmas
Think you have heard the best holiday music? You haven’t if you have never been to Tuba Christmas at The Landing. This event features, over a 100 tuba players as they join together to play some of your favorite holiday classics. The tunes coming from these beautiful instruments are sure to put you and your family in the holiday spirit.
* Jacksonville Landing

Sunday, December 14 @ 3 pm 
Music @ Main Intermezzo
"Holiday Excursion" with Gary Smart & Friends 
Join UNF's Gary Smart (piano) for a musical afternoon of Yuletide cheer combining classical, jazz and Dixieland influences. Among the faculty artists joining Dr. Smart are Marilyn Smart (soprano), Dr. Bill Prince (trumpet), J.B. Scott (trumpet), Dave Steinmeyer (trombone) and Dr. Marc Dickman (tuba), as well as award-winning student clarinetist Brandon F. Mosley.  

Sunday, December 14 @ 4pm
Heritage Singers of Jacksonville: Winter Gifts, a Choral Offering
Under the guidance of Artistic Director Michael Dell, the Singers will celebrate the material and intangible gifts that abound each December. Selections range from traditional Christmas carols and modern classics to jazzy pop tunes. Pieces celebrating Hanukkah and Kwanzaa round out the multicultural choral offering.
* Arlington Congregational Church, 431 University Blvd. N., 32211

Sunday, December 14 @ 6:30pm
Advent Musicale and Hymn Sing
To benefit the Lutheran Braille Work Center #59 and Library. A free-will offering will be taken.
* Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6620 Arlington Expy, 32211

Sunday, December 14 @ 7pm
Sounds of the Season

The First Coast Ringers (handbell choir) and Rodney Cleveland, organ

* Lakewood Presbyterian Church

Sunday, December 14 @ 7pm
Christmas Concert
Join us for a grand night of singing as we ring in the Christmas season!
* Southside Baptist Church, 1435 Atlantic Blvd, 32207

Tuesday, December 16 @ 7 pm 
Music @ Main Community Standards
"Seasonal Fare" with the Ancient City Brass Band
The Ancient City Brass Band is an ensemble of First Coast musicians spear-headed by retired Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet Cliff Newton and retired JU Professor and former J-Sym bassist William McNeiland (euphonium). The group will perform brass settings ranging from traditional Christmas carols to modern holiday songs, with UNF Professor Emeritus Dr. Bill Prince joining as soloist for several selections.
* JPL - Main Library, Hicks Auditorium

Wednesday, December 17, 6pm
Lessons and Carols
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 being made flesh and beyond.
* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Sunday, December 21 @ 6pm 
Christmas Cantata: Tom Fettke's God is With Us 
CPC Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra.Music by Fauré, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and Billings with some of the world’s most loved Christmas Carols. There will be a reception to follow the concert. A free-will donation will be accepted.
* Community Presbyterian Church
150 Sherry Dr., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 904-249-8689 ext. 214

Sunday, December 28 @ 3pm
Friday Musicale Scholarship Laureates Concert
Likai He, violin, Andrew Callahan, piano, Elizabeth Gentry, clarinet , Rachel Lovelace, bassoon
Special Guests: Darío Martín, piano, David de la Mora, viola
* Friday Musicale