February, 2012

Jacksonville

Calendar of Free* Concerts in Jacksonville



*Listings of Jacksonville concerts advertised as FREE are compiled chiefly from online calendars, and could be subject to change or cancellation. || Most venue addresses are given at left.


Wednesday, February 1 @ 6:15pm
Music of the Civil War

Students from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts,
Piano Chamber Music Class, Vera Watkins, director
JPL Main Library - Hicks Auditorium

Thursday, February 2 @ 7:30pm
Percussion Chamber Concert

Charlotte Mabrey, director
UNF - Recital Hall
WEEKNIGHT VISITOR PARKING FEE: $3

Friday, February 3 @ 12noon – 7pm
A Day of Cello Classes with Mike Block

Dr. Nick Curry, cello
Hailed by Yo-Yo Ma as the "ideal musician of the 21st Century," Mike Block is a pioneering multi-genre cellist, composer, and educator living in New York City.
12:00 p.m. - Performance/lecture for all music students.
2:30-4:30 p.m. - Cello masterclass for college students.
4:45-5:45 p.m. - The cello in the 21st century-unusual techniques and improvisation.
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Masterclass for pre-college students.
UNF - Recital Hall
DAYTIME PARKING FEES MAY APPLY

Sunday, February 5 @ 6pm
Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd
presents Jacksonville University Singers

Timothy Snyder, director, Michael Mastronicola, collaborative pianist
The University Singers present the inaugural concert of the annual Winter Tour featuring a varied program including works by Josquin, Pärt, Pinkham, Handel, folksongs, spiritual songs, and opera, oratorio and American musical theatre selections
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Monday, February 6, 2012 @ 7:30pm
UNF Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
"Generation Series" with Paul Marquardt, composer/pianist

Dr. Guy Yehuda, Artistic Director
UNF - Recital Hall
WEEKNIGHT VISITOR PARKING FEE: $3

Thursday, February 9 @ 7:30pm
University of South Carolina Faculty Trio

Tina Stallard, soprano, Joseph Eller, clarinet, Lynne Kompas, piano
UNF - Recital Hall
WEEKNIGHT VISITOR PARKING FEE: $3

Friday, February 10 @ 11am & 7:30pm
Piotr Szewczyk, violinist & composer

Friday Musicale

Sunday, February 12 @ 10:45am
Sunday Music

Aron Mujumdar, violin; Linda Minke, cello; Henson Markham, harpsichord
  • Vivaldi: Violin Sonata in F Major
    UUCJ

    Sunday, February 12 @ 2:30pm
    Intermezzo Sunday Concert
    Sarah Wilson MacMillan, soprano, Louis Poeltl, tenor, Bonita Sonsini Wyke, piano

    Songs, Folksongs, Arias & Duets, featuring selections from opera and musical theater
    JPL Main Library - Hicks Auditorium

    Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 7:30pm
    UNF Faculty Chamber Music Concert

    featuring works by Copland and Prokofiev
    Dr. Gary Smart, piano, Dr. Nick Curry, cello, Dr. Guy Yehuda, clarinet,
    Dr. Simon Shiao, violin, Renate Falkner, viola, Melissa Barrett, violin
    UNF- Recital Hall
    WEEKNIGHT VISITOR PARKING FEE: $3

    Wednesday, February 15 @ 7:30pm
    Composerfest

    This concert will feature works by Jian-jun He, Thomas Harrison, and Tony Steve, as well as other composers on the faculty at JU.
    JU - Terry Concert Hall

    Thursday, February 16 @ 7:30pm
    Where Music Takes You

    Journey with the First Coast Wind Ensemble to sound landscapes that are full, vibrant and uniquely American
    JU - Terry Concert Hall

    Thursday, February 16 @ 7:30pm
    Invitation Band Festival

    Dr. Gordon R. Brock, UNF Wind Symphony, conductor/coordinator
    UNF - Lazzara Performance Hall
    WEEKNIGHT VISITOR PARKING FEE: $3

    Friday, February 17 @ 11am & 7:30pm
    Laurent Boukobza, piano

    Friday Musicale

    Sunday, February 19 @ 6pm
    Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd
    presents JU Chamber Strings

    Marguerite Richardson, conductor
    Works by Mozart, Elgar, Ravel, Dutilly, and others
    Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd - Worsham Hall

    Monday, February 20 @ 7:30pm
    Guest Artist Recital

    Dr. Gary Smart, piano, Ruxandra Marquardt, violin
    Featuring the Premiere of "Smart - Violin Sonata"
    UNF - Recital Hall
    WEEKNIGHT VISITOR PARKING FEE: $3

    Thursday, February 23 CANCELED
    Faculty Piano Recital
    Dr. Erin K. Bennett, piano


    Friday, February 24 @ 7pm
    On the Riverbank Fine Arts Series
    Glorious Light by the Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale

    performing Britten's Festival Te Deum; Handel's Coronation Anthem/Zadok the Priest; and the Poulenc Gloria
    Episcopal Church of Our Savior

    Saturday, February 25 @ 7:30pm
    Private Schools Honor Band Concert

    This 19th annual young artist program features the best instrumentalists from eight area private schools: Bishop Kenny, Bishop Snyder, Bolles, Episcopal, First Coast Christian, Providence, Trinity Christian and University Christian.
    JU - Terry Concert Hall

    Sunday, February 26 @ 10:45am
    Sunday Music

    Timothy Edwards, violin; Jeanne Huebner, piano
    UUCJ

    Sunday, February 26 @ 4pm
    Beaches Fine Arts Series

    Paquito D'Rivera and The Brasil Duo: Cuba Meets Brazil:Latin American Synergy
    St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church

    Sunday, February 26 @ 7pm
    Glorious Light by the Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale

    performing Britten's Festival Te Deum; Handel's Coronation Anthem/Zadok the Priest; and the Poulenc Gloria
    Lakewood Presbyterian Church

    Tuesday, February 28 @ 7pm
    St. Mark's Bach Ensemble : Bach and Beyond

    Music by J.S. Bach & C.P.E. Bach
    Rhonda Cassano, flute, Philip Pan, violin, Laurie Casseday, cello, with special guests James Hall, tenor & Michael Mastronicola, harpsichord
    St. Mark's Episcopal Church




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