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.
Ancient City Brass Band
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.
* St. John's Episcopla Cathedral
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Saturday, June 8 @ 3pm
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert
Preceded by an "Instrument Zoo" at 2pm on the Main Library 1st floor.
* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
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Sunday, June 9 @ 8:30am & 11am
Music Sunday
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.
* Palms Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, June 9 @ 3pm
Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo with Lauren Hodges and Jasmin Arakawa
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 Gramophone 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.
* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
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Sunday, June 9 @ 5pm
Chamber Music Concert
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.
* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
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Monday, June 10 @ 7pm
The San Marco Chamber Music Society
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.
* Palms Presbyterian Church - The Chapel at Palms
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Friday, June 14 @ 7pm
Friday Musicale presents Trio Peña
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.
* Friday Musicale
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Sunday, June 16 @ 4pm
At Dusk: The Astralis Ensemble
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 http://astralisensemble.com/
* All Saints Episcopal Church
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Sunday, June 16 @ 4pm
Friday Musicale presents Vega String Quartet
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.”
* Friday Musicale
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Sunday, June 23 @ 4pm
Prelude Chamber Music Grand Finale Concert
Concert featuring the advanced student ensembles and orchestra.
* Friday Musicale
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Friday, June 28 @ 7pm
Friday Musicale presents the St. Augustine Music Festival Chamber Orchestra
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.
* Friday Musicale
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Sunday, June 30 @ 5pm
Patriotic Concert
Annual event featuring a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles.
* Riverside Presbyterian Church
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JULY 2019
Saturday, July 20 @ 7pm
The Circle of Life
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 K9s for Warriors.
* Southside Baptist Church (1435 Atlantic Blvd.)
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Sunday, July 21 @ 3pm
The Circle of Life
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 K9s for Warriors.
* Deermeadows Baptist Church (9780 Baymeadows Rd.)
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