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.
May the Fourth Community Concert
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.
Concert admission is free to all but a ticket is required for entry.
* Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall (300 Water St., 32202)
Online listing
Sunday, May 5 @ 4pm
Much Ado About Women
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.
* Palms Presbyterian Church
Online listing
Sunday, May 5 @ 5pm
Choral Evensong
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.
* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Online listing
Sunday, May 5 @ 5pm
Rhapsody in Blue - Season Finale
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.
* Jacksonville Jewish Center (3662 Crown Point Rd, 32257)
Online listing
Sunday, May 5 @ 5pm
First Coast Flute Choir
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.
* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
Online listing
Thursday, May 9 @ 7:30pm
Ritz Chamber Players • Spring Finale Concert
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
* Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church
Free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Online listing (CLICK "TICKETS" for free general admission)
Sunday, May 12 @ 3pm
Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo with Cliff Newton
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.
* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
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Sunday, May 12 @ 3pm
Hark! I Hear the Harps Eternal: Mother's Day Concert
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.
* Palms Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, May 12 @ 5pm
Vespers: Grace Alive
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.
* San Jose Episcopal Church (7423 San Jose Blvd, 32217)
Online listing
Tuesday, May 14 @ 7pm
Bach and Beyond
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.
* St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Online listing
Sunday, May 19 @ 2:30pm
SINGERS BY THE SEA, SPRING SING!
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.
* Palms Presbyterian Church
Online listing
Sunday, May 19 @ 3pm
The Tara Winds in Concert
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.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
Sunday, May 19 @ 3pm
"Choral Expressions"
Spring 2019 concert by The Don Thompson Chorale, under the direction of R. Hugh Patterson.
* Riverside Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, May 19 @ 6pm
Choral Evensong
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.
* Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
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