Calendar of Free* Classical Concerts in Jacksonville
*Listings of Jacksonville concerts advertised as FREE are compiled chiefly from online calendars. Listed concerts could be subject to change or cancellation, and additional concert listings might be added. Most venue addresses are given at left.
Holiday Cabaret
Sopranos Rebecca Shorstein and Monica Pasquini, also known as the duet act Rebonica, are thrilled to bring their signature cabaret "Christmas vs. Hannukah" to Florida this winter. The duo are known for their dynamic and innovative performances with symphony orchestras, cabaret venues, and private events across the United States and abroad.
* Friday Musicale
Friday, December 1 @ 7:30pm
Sounds of the Season
Join R. Hugh Patterson and the Don Thompson Chorale as they once again join Artie Clifton and the First Coast Wind Symphony for their 19th annual joint holiday concert. As always, the event is free and open to the public.
* Arlington Baptist Church (6009 Arlington Rd, 32211)
Friday, December 1 @ 7:30pm
The Cello Studio of Dr. Nick Curry presents Bach Cello Suites
* UNF - Recital Hall
Friday, December 1 @ 7pm
Heavenly Lights of December Nights
The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville offer a musical journey of nocturnal wonder, wandering under the stars, ultimately arriving at the perfect "Silent night, holy night!"
* City Rescue Mission (426 McDuff Ave S, 32254)
Saturday, December 2 @ 7:30pm
Guest Artist Recital: Kimberly Gelbwasser, soprano and Richard Van Dyke, piano
With Dr. Erin K. Bennett, piano & Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki, baritone
* UNF - Recital Hall
Sunday, December 3 @ 3pm
Intermezzo Concert Series presents The Florida Brass Quintet
Dr. Bill Prince, Kurt Zeigler, Susan McGee, Bob Gauger and Cliff Newton will present a program of holiday favorites.
* JPL - Main Library, Hicks Auditorium
Sunday, December 3 @ 3pm
Christmas Concert
Featuring the Choirs, Bells & Soloists of Riverside Presbyterian Church.
(Prices for Christmas Dinner and Children's Play following the concert: Adults: $10; Child: $5; Family: $25. Call the church office @ 355-4585 ext.10 for reservations and to purchase dinner tickets)
* Riverside Presbyterian Church
Sunday, December 3 @ 3pm
Music for War and Peace
As part of the JU semester theme “War and Peace”, the JU Wind Ensemble will present a program that explores this theme. Selections include Karel Husa’s Music for Prague 1968 – a programmatic work based on the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, Kurt Weill’s Das Berliner Requiem for three male voices and wind orchestra on poems by Bertolt Brecht, and Alfred Reed’s Rejoicing in the Beauty of Peace.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Sunday, December 3 @ 7pm
Handel's Messiah--Free, but with SUGGESTED DONATION of $20
Featuring the Chamber Singers from the University of North Florida, a small, auditioned group of college students led by Dr. Cara Tasher, accompanied by the Lawson Ensemble.
* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Tuesday, December 5 @ 7pm
Heavenly Lights of December Nights
The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville offer a musical journey of nocturnal wonder, wandering under the stars, ultimately arriving at the perfect "Silent night, holy night!"
* First Christian Church (11924 San Jose Blvd, 32223)
Wednesday, December 6 @ 12noon
Music at Noon
Featuring Andy Clarke performing piano & organ improvisations on Advent and Christmas music.
(Following the concert, a light lunch will be served in Bittinger Hall for $6. Call 355-4585 ext.10 to make a reservation for lunch.)
* Riverside Presbyterian Church
Friday, December 8 @ 7:30pm
Holiday Celebration with the Jacksonville University Orchestra
Ring in the holidays with an evening of seasonal music, from classical to pops! Featured this year is the powerful Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, by Ralph Vaughan-Williams. Always an audience favorite, this concert is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Saturday, December 9 @ 7pm
Heavenly Lights of December Nights
The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville offer a musical journey of nocturnal wonder, wandering under the stars, ultimately arriving at the perfect "Silent night, holy night!"
* South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church (2137 Hendricks Ave, 32207)
Saturday, December 9 @ 7:30pm
Make We Joy: Songs of the Season
A Jacksonville holiday tradition not to be missed! Featuring the JU Choirs and Brass in a spirited program of seasonal music from around the globe and audience carols.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Sunday, December 10 @ 3pm
First Annual Family Holiday Concert
Featuring the Don Thompson Chorale. Surprise for the kids! Wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater.
* Friday Musicale
Sunday, December 10 @ 3pm
Cradle Songs and Carols
The North Florida Women's Chorale, a 35 voice chorus of treble voices, will sing lullabies of many cultures as well as favorite carols of the season, including "The Moon in Wintertime", "The Seal Lullaby" and Arnesen's "Cradle Hymn".
* Community Presbyterian Church (150 Sherry Dr., Atlantic Beach 32233)
Sunday, December 10 @ 3pm
Jewish Composers and Themes
Presented by The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville, an all volunteer 60 musician ensemble. A fun and festive concert featuring Leonard Bernstein's Westside Story Overture, Giacomo Meyerbeer's The Prophet, George Gershwin's An American in Paris, as well as the hauntingly beautiful Kol Nidre by Max Bruch featuring cellist Tim Stephen. Immediately after the concert, the audience is invited to a Kosher cake and punch reception.
Free [The facebook events page says to print a ticket from EVENTBRITE, but there's a "SALES ENDED" message and nothing to print.]
* Jacksonville Jewish Center (3662 Crown Point Road, 32257)
Sunday, December 10 @ 6pm
Make We Joy: Songs of the Season
A Jacksonville holiday tradition not to be missed! Featuring the JU Choirs and Brass in a spirited program of seasonal music from around the globe and audience carols.
* All Saints Episcopal Church
Wednesday, December 13 @ 12noon
Lunch @ the Lounge
Bring a lunch and enjoy the sounds of local acoustic folk band, Meridian (Martha Hotz, Arnold Graham Smith and Al Poindexter) for a special holiday concert to celebrate the season!
* JPL - Main Library - The Lounge @ 303 N. (just inside the Laura St. entrance)
Wednesday, December 13 @ 6pm
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Join us for this very meaningful celebration of the season: a lovely, candlelight service, led by our Choir and Choristers, featuring beautiful readings, carols, and other music that retell the wonderful Christmas story from Genesis through the Word made flesh and beyond.
* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Sunday, December 17 @ 5pm
Beaches Fine Arts Series
Danú, traditional Irish ensemble. Hailing from Counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin and Donegal in Ireland, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. The band formed in 1995 as part of Irelands delegation to Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival in Brittany, France (an annual event that is the biggest gathering of celtic nations in the world).
* St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
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