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.
Sunday, February 2 @ 3pm
Intermezzo Series: Lauren Burns Hodges (Viola)
Violist Lauren Burns Hodges enjoys a varied career as a teacher and performer throughout the United States and abroad. She is currently Assistant Professor of Viola at the University of Florida where she also coordinates and teaches Music Appreciation classes. Passionate about promoting the viola and engaging with the community, she hosts an annual viola day at UF and serves as a board member-at-large for the American Viola Society.
* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
Online listing
Thursday, February 6 @ 7:30pm
Ritz Chamber Players: Afro-Ameri-KKK-ania
Since 1865, the KKK has threatened the unity of our country, specifically targeting the voice of our Black citizens. This thought-provoking program will explore works by Black composers that speak to Black heritage as well as rising beyond racism and exclusion -- both past and present.
General Admission: Free (VIP seating costs $25)
* Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church
Online listing/Tickets (Free & VIP)
Saturday, February 15 @ 4pm
Middle School Choral Festival
JU Choral Director Dr. Julian Bryson invites regional middle school students to participate in a day of choral music workshops and performances.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
Saturday, February 15 @ 7:30pm
UNF Chamber Singers: Dancing and Romancing
Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
* Palms Presbyterian Church
Online listing
Sunday, February 16 @ 3pm
Lawson Ensemble
The Lawson Ensemble was formed in 2015 as a result of group members’ desire to consistently perform chamber music with a level of excellence and commitment and to share the results with the Jacksonville and regional community. Founding members are violinist Aurica Duca, violinist/violist Clinton Dewing and cellist Nick Curry. The group is in residence at the University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville and performs regularly on the UNF campus, in Jacksonville, and around the region.
* Friday Musicale
Online listing
Sunday, February 16 @ 6pm
Choral Evensong
Featuring: The Chancel Choir, Donald McCullough, organist/choirmaster. Contemplative in nature, the choir is the main component of Choral Evensong, singing Psalms, responses (Smith), canticles (Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in D, by Brewer) and anthems (Cause Me to Hear Thy Loving Kindness, by Haan) on behalf of the congregants who are invited to join in the hymns.
* Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Online listing
Sunday, February 16 @ 7:30pm
Tony Steve and the Music of Social Discourse: Works for Percussion and Fixed Media
A concert of music looking at our world and society through the lens of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
Friday, February 21 @ 7:30pm
Honors Recital
The Student Honors Recitals feature outstanding student musicians nominated by their professors in recognition of distinguished performance.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
Saturday, February 22 @ 7:30pm
Music of Andrew Boysen
JU Wind Ensemble and First Coast Wind Symphony perform the music of composer Andrew Boysen.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
Sunday, February 23 @ 4pm
Beaches Fine Arts Series: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
For over three decades on the concert stage, the members of the Grammy® Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet have continually set the standard for expression and virtuosity among guitar ensembles, while perennially redefining themselves in their musical explorations.
* Saint-Paul's-By-The-Sea Episcopal CHurch
Online listing
Monday, February 24 @ 7:30pm
All-Beethoven Program
With Aurica Duca, violin, Nick Curry, cello, and Michael Mastronicola, piano
* UNF - REcital Hall
Online listing
Tuesday, February 25 @ 7:30pm
Hot Off the Press!
Join the Jacksonville University Orchestra in a celebration of new music that is “hot off the press!” Featured on the program are commissioned works by the student winners of the Delius Composition Award for 2018 and 2019.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
Wednesday, February 26 @ 7pm
Ash Wednesday Service
* St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
Online listing
Thursday, February 27 @ 7:30pm
Symphonic Band Concert
Under the direction of Dr. Paul Weikle, the band will perform a diverse musical selection that will have you rockin' in your seats and humming to the beat.
* FSCJ South - Wilson Center
Online listing
Friday, February 28 @ 7:30pm
A Bridge of Music: Our Diverse American Legacy
In celebration of Black History Month, UNF Voice Area presents Dr. Todd Miller, tenor, and Dr. John Cornelius, piano
* UNF - Recital Hall
Online listing
Friday, February 28 @ 7:30pm
Choral Concert
Under the direction of Tommy Shapard, the Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus and The Chorale will present a concert with various songs. Join us as the students lift their voices and sing from their hearts
* FSCJ South - Wilson Center
Online listing
Saturday, February 29 @ 7:30pm
JU Percussion Ensemble
The Jacksonville University Percussion/New Music Group performs works by contemporary composers.
* JU - Terry Concert Hall
Online listing
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