MAY 2018




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.

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Wednesday, May 2 @ 12noon
Music at Noon: Eda Shlyam, piano

* Riverside Presbyterian Church
Concert Schedule for 2017-2018

Wednesday, May 2 @ 6:30pm & 8pm
Art Walk Community Concert

For the last community concert, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra will again perform at Art Walk in Hemming Park, on the main stage under the direction Deanna Tham. This concert is free with no ticket required.
* Hemming Park (Downtown, in front of City Hall & Main Library)
FTU Calendar (Music)

Friday, May 4 @ 11am & 7:30pm
Ana Vidovic, Guitar

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the concert. Concerts are FREE and open to the public. On site FREE parking. Donations greatly appreciated.
* Friday Musicale
FTU Calendar (Music)

Friday, May 4 @ 7pm
Cello Recital: Victor Minke Huls

Kick off the weekend with a cello recital in the beautiful sanctuary at Saint Paul’s By the Sea Episcopal in Jacksonville Beach. At the reception we’ll be doing some easy swing dancing and the ever-popular “Sasha” contra dance. Masterclasses, technique classes, and ensemble rehearsals will take place on Saturday, May 5, culminating with a performance at 5 pm. More details at www.acaciaartsacademy.com.
* St. Paul's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
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Sunday, May 6 @ 5pm
Eastertide Evensong

Evensong is a lovely series of prayers, readings from scripture, congregational hymns, and choral music that weave together to create a wonderful and worshipful musical service (about 30 minutes). This particular Evensong will feature festive music highlighting our ongoing celebration of the Easter season. Nursery available.
* St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Music Calendar

Sunday, May 13 @ 3pm
Music @ Main Intermezzo Concerts presents Cliff Newton, trumpet & Friends

Cliff Newton retired from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra after 32 years as Principal Trumpet. Currently, in addition to teaching he performs as soloist with the Belle Fleur String Quartet, and the Palm Court Society Orchestra. He is co-founder and an active member and of the Ancient City Brass Band, as well as of The One Step Ahead of the Law Brass Band (Edelweiss Piraten), a polka/oompah ensemble.
Presented monthly (Sept.-June), Intermezzo concerts are free and open to the public, and reservations are not required. Free parking is available.
* JPL - Main Library Hicks Auditorium
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Sunday, May 13 @ 3pm
San Marco Chamber Music Society Season Finale!

This final concert of the season features music for strings, oboe, and flute. Music by Lars-Erik Larsson, Paul Wranitzky, W. A. Mozart, Franz Schubert, and Arthur Foote. With Les Roettges, flute; Eric Olson, oboe; Aurica Duca, violin; Clinton Dewing, violin and viola; Ellen Olson, viola; and, Nick Curry, cello. Join us at a lovely reception after the concert! As always, free admission!
* St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Sunday, May 13 @ 7pm
Palms Fine Arts Series concert: The Stetson University Concert Choir

This select, 52-voice touring ensemble will sing works by Russian composers Rachmaninoff and Gretchaninoff. Additional sacred and secular repertoire will include folk songs and beloved hymns from a variety of world cultures.
* Palms Presbyterian Church
https://www.palmschurch.org/worship-music/

Sunday, May 20 @ 3pm
Community Concert: The Don Thompson Chorale

"Songs from the River City," featuring music by Jacksonville composers Andrew Clarke, Guy Forbes, and Donald McCullough, plus river-themed selections.
* Riverside Presbyterian Church
Concert Schedule for 2017-2018

Sunday, May 20 @ 3pm
Friday Musicale Scholarship Laureates

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the concert. Concerts are FREE and open to the public. On site FREE parking. Donations greatly appreciated.
* Friday Musicale
FTU Calendar (Music)

Sunday, May 20 @ 5pm
Ancient City Brass Spring Concert

With Timothy Tuller, organ. Free and open to all.
* St. John's Cathedral
JaxAGO Calendar