Feb 3 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk Ellen Marini, soprano and Melika Lux, soprano This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 Feb 5 Sun 6:00 PM __________ Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd: Jacksonville University Chamber Singers A mixed ensemble of 32 experienced musicians, the Jacksonville University Singers presents a varied program including choral works by Josquin, Handel, Pinkham, Pärt, global songs and excerpts from opera, oratorio and American musical theatre. Timothy Snyder, director presented by the Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd  1100 Stockton Street at Park _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 6 Mon 7:30 PM __________ All Saints Episcopal Church: Jacksonville University Singers A mixed ensemble of 32 experienced musicians, the Jacksonville University Singers presents a varied program including choral works by Josquin, Handel, Pinkham, Pärt, global songs and excerpts from opera, oratorio and American musical theatre. Timothy Snyder, director Free  4171 Hendricks Avenue _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 10 Fri 11:00 AM 7:30 PM _________ Friday Musicale Concert Series 2011 – 2012: PIOTR SZEWCZYK, violinist and composer  Free   645 Oak Street   www.FridayMusicale.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 10 Fri 8:00 PM St. John's Cathedral: The Countertop Ensemble Eight-Voice a cappella choral group from Washington, D. C. performing music from the Renaissance to the present day. Free and open to the public. St. John's Cathedral  256 East Church Street  www.jaxcathedral.org Feb 11 Sat 3:00 PM __________ Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal): Organ Concert Dr. Laura Ellis and students from the organ studio of The University of Florida perform. Free. An offering will be taken. 5230 Harlow Boulevard  771-4496  ____________________________________________________________________________ Feb 12 Sun 3:00 PM __________ Riverside Fine Arts 2012 Organ Series: UNF School of Music This is a celebration of music as students from UNF’s School of Music perform with James Holyer, Director of Music at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, on the Pipe Organ in the magnificent Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times Union Center. Jacoby Symphony Hall  300 West Water Street  $20.00 www.riversidefinearts.org/organ-series/  389-6222 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 12 Sun 5:00 PM St. Luke's Episcopal Church: Give Me Jesus - A Musical Celebration of the Life and Work of Absalom Jones Featuring performances by the JU Gospel Choir, Hector Gonzalez, and other local performers. There will be a wine and cheese reception following the concert.  Please bring a donation of a non-perishable food item for Arlington Community Services.  Free and open to the public.  2961 University Blvd. N. Feb 17 Fri 11:00 AM 7:30 PM __________ Friday Musicale Concert Series 2011 – 2012:LAURENT BOUKOBZA, piano   Free   645 Oak Street   www.FridayMusicale.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 17 Fri 8:00 PM __________ Riverside Fine Arts Concerts Series: Tiempo Libre Three-time Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre is one the hottest young Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, the members of the Miami-based band are true modern heirs to the rich tradition of the music of their native Cuba. . .(read more at the web site below) The 5 Points Theatre  Ticket information available at www.riversidefinearts.org _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 24 Fri 7:00 PM __________ The Episcopal Church of Our Savior: Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale The Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Mark Stallings, will perform Handel's Coronation Anthem: "Zadok the Priest," Britten's Festival Te Deum and Poulenc's Gloria. A freewill offering will be taken and a reception will follow. This concert is sponsored by the On the Riverbank Fine Arts Series. 12236 Mandarin Road  268-9457 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 24 Fri 7:00 PM All Saints Episcopal Church: The American Boychoir The American Boychoir is regarded as the United States’ premier concert boys’ choir. Under the leadership of Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Litton-Lodal Music Director, The American Boychoir continues to dazzle audiences with its unique blend of musical sophistication, effervescent spirit, and ensemble virtuosity. Boys in grades 4 through 8, reflecting the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of the United States, come from across the country and around the world to pursue a rigorous musical and academic curriculum at the school. The American Boychoir School, the only non-sectarian boys’ choir school in the nation, was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1937, and has been located in Princeton, New Jersey, since 1950. www.americanboychoir.org/index.php $10.00 (12 and under free)  Tickets are available at the door and at the church office during the week. 4171 Hendricks Ave 904-737-8488 Feb 25 Sat 10:00 AM __________ Geneva Presbyterian Church: Master Workshop, from 10:00 am to Noon, Theme is “The Art of Registration” Cost is $15, check or cash at the door.  Refreshments will be served. Call the church office (904-287-4865) or Sharon (904-230-6170) to reserve a space. 1755 State Road 13  Switzerland, FL   www.genevapresbyterian.org ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 25 Sat 7:00 PM __________ Anastasia Catholic Church: PULSE Chamber Ensemble http://www.pulsechambermusci.com Free and Open to the Public 5205 A1A South, Anastasia Island, St. Augustine 904-471-5364 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 26 Sun 5:00 PM St. John's Cathedral: Choral Evensong for the First Sunday in Lent Choral Evensong for the First Sunday in Lent. The Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Brass. Works by Aston, Barnard, Byrd, Bruckner, V. Williams, Bairstow Free and open to the public. St. John's Cathedral  256 East Church Street www.jaxcathedral.org Feb 26 Sun 7:00 PM __________ Lakewood Presbyterian Church: The Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale and Orchestra Handel’s Zadok the Priest Coronation Anthem, Britten’s Festival Te Deum and Francis Poulenc’s Gloria. Donations will benefit the Florida Chapter of the ALS Association.  Light refreshments following the performance. Free and open to the public. 2001 University Boulevard, W., Jacksonville, FL 32217 • (904) 733-8055 • www.LPCjax.org __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 26 Sun 3:00 PM __________ Geneva Presbyterian Church: Organ Concert by Hector Olivera in two one hour segments General admission tickets are $25.00.  Tickets can be purchased beginning 1/8/2012 by calling the church office or purchasing online at www.genevapresbyterian.org  Prepaid tickets will be available as will-call at the door. 1755 State Road 13 Switzerland, FL www.genevapresbyterian.org 904-287-4865 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 26 Sun 4:00 PM __________ Beaches Fine Arts Series:  Paquito D'Rivera and the Brasil Duo Famed 9-time Grammy winner Paquito D'Rivera joins the talented young Brasil Duo in a program called "Cuba Meets Brazil: Latin American Synergy. Concerts are held at St. Paul’s By The Sea Episcopal Church: 465 11th Ave N in Jacksonville Beach     904-270-1771  www.beachesfinearts.org  This concert is free. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mar 2 Fri 11:00 AM 7:30 PM __________ Friday Musicale Concert Series 2011 – 2012:MARY L’ENGLE ENSEMBLE   Free   645 Oak Street   www.FridayMusicale.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mar 2 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk The Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale under the direction of Dr. Mark Stallings This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 Mar 4 Sun 7:00 PM __________ Lakewood Presbyterian Church: Brahms and Friends, featuring acclaimed guest artists – mezzo-soprano Jane Christeson, baritone Bobb Robinson and pianist Michael Rickman. Free and open to the public. 2001 University Boulevard, W., Jacksonville, FL 32217 • (904) 733-8055 • www.LPCjax.org ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mar 9 Fri 7:30 PM __________ Beaches Fine Arts Series:  Ian Bostridge, Tenor . . .every age produces distinctive voices, including ours, and voices just don't get more distinctive than that of Ian Bostridge." The Baltimore Sun Concerts are held at St. Paul’s By The Sea Episcopal Church: 465 11th Ave N in Jacksonville Beach     904-270-1771  www.beachesfinearts.org  This concert is free. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mar 10 Sat 8:00 PM __________ Riverside Fine Arts Concerts Series: Time For Three The groundbreaking, category-shattering trio Time for Three transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own. (read more at the web site below) Church of the Good Shepherd 1100 Stockton Street  Ticket information available at www.riversidefinearts.org____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mar 23 Fri 11:00 AM 7:30 PM __________ Friday Musicale Concert Series 2011 – 2012:ROBERT PARIS, harpsichord Art of the Fugue, J. S. Bach Free   645 Oak Street   www.FridayMusicale.com ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mar 24 Sat 7:00 PM __________ Anastasia Catholic Church: Shannon McKay and Helen Morin piano and violin duo, music by Brahms, and Beethoven Free and Open to the Public 5205 A1A South, Anastasia Island, St. Augustine 904-471-5364 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mar 27 Tue 7:30 PM __________ Riverside Fine Arts Organ Series: Simon Thomas Jacobs Simon Thomas Jacobs, winner of the 2010 Albert Schweitzer Organ Competition, is Fellow in Sacred Music at Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, where he assists in the direction and administration of the Cathedral’s busy music program, including the accompanying and conducting of its choirs, as well as the running of its highly‐regarded concert and organ recital series. Jacoby Symphony Hall  300 West Water Street  $20.00 www.riversidefinearts.org  389-6222 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Apr 13 Fri 11:00 AM 7:30 PM __________ Friday Musicale Concert Series 2011 – 2012: READ GAINSFORD, piano Free   645 Oak Street   www.FridayMusicale.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Apr 20 Fri 11:00 AM 7:30 PM __________ Friday Musicale Concert Series 2011 – 2012: Opera at Friday Musicale Theatrical entertainment company, Bella Voce, brings Mozart’s “The Impresario” to the Friday Musicale Stage for two performances on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bella Founder/Producer, Jim Goodell, has custom-designed this Mozart classic with an amazing cast. Free   645 Oak Street   www.FridayMusicale.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Apr 22 Sun 3:00PM __________ Riverside Fine Arts 2012 Pipe Organ Series:  Scott Montgomery “Here is an artist of great promise- technically assured and well able to interpret very different styles of music.”  The Organ, 2008. Scott Montgomery is Director of Music Ministries and Organist for Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Champaign, Illinois. Jacoby Symphony Hall   300 West Water Street   $20.00 Ticket information available at www.riversidefinearts.org ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Apr 29 Sun 7:00 PM __________ The Episcopal Church of Our Savior: Choral Concert The Parish Choir of The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, under the director of Dr. Matthew Caine, will perform a concert focusing on the theme of Hope as expressed through the Christian view of Peace, the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and Heaven and the Heavens, including works by Byrd, Biebl, Brahms, Britten, Parry, and other composers. A freewill offering will be taken and a reception will follow. This concert is sponsored by the On the Riverbank Fine Arts Series. 12236 Mandarin Road 268-9457 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ May 4 Fri 11:00 AM __________ Friday Musicale Concert Series 2011 – 2012:THE PHILANTHROPIC CONCERT:THE FRIDAY MUSICALE CHORUS and 2012 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP LAUREATES Free   645 Oak Street   www.FridayMusicale.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ May 4 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk The Don Thompson Chorale This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 May 18 Fri 11:00 AM 7:30 PM __________ Friday Musicale Concert Series 2011 – 2012: REBECCA ZAPEN AND FRIENDS Free   645 Oak Street   www.FridayMusicale.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ May 20 Sun 8:30 AM 11:00 AM __________ Lakewood Presbyterian Church: Messiah LPC’s Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra will perform Part III of Handel’s Messiah. Free and open to the public. 2001 University Boulevard, W., Jacksonville, FL 32217 • (904) 733-8055 • www.LPCjax.org ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ June 1 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk Alice Walker and Becky Ramsey perform a concert of organ and piano duets. This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 Jul 6 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk Ancient City Brass Band under the direction of Cliff Newton This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 Aug 3 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk Shannon McKay, organ This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 Aug 19 Sun 7:00 PM __________ Lakewood Presbyterian Church: Rodney Cleveland, organ A benefit concert to feed the soul…and the hungry, featuring Rodney Cleveland, LPC’s Minister of Music. Donations of monetary gifts and non-perishable food items will benefit United Community Outreach Ministry (UCOM), whose food pantry serves Jacksonville’s Southside neighborhoods.  Light refreshments following the performance. Free and open to the public. 2001 University Boulevard, W., Jacksonville, FL 32217 • (904) 733-8055 • www.LPCjax.org _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sep 7 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk Program to be announced. This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 Sep 30 Sun 7:00 PM __________ Lakewood Presbyterian Church: The Lopez Tabor Duo The Lopez Tabor Duo, featuring violinist Alfonso Lopez and pianist Michelle Tabor. Free and open to the public. 2001 University Boulevard, W., Jacksonville, FL 32217 • (904) 733-8055 • www.LPCjax.org _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Oct 5 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk St. Augustine Singers under the direction of Kathy Vande Berg This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 Nov 2 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk Cantorae St. Augustine under the direction of Mary Jane Ballou This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 Dec 7 Fri 6:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: First Friday Art Walk Sarah Wilson MacMillan This concert is free.  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine  38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine www.thefirstparish.org  904-824-2806 Dec 9 Sun 7:00 PM _________ _ Lakewood Presbyterian Church: Music for Handbells and Organ Enjoy the sounds of the season with the First Coast Ringers (Jerald Jay, director) and noted organist and pianist Rodney Cleveland. Free and open to the public. 2001 University Boulevard, W., Jacksonville, FL 32217 • (904) 733-8055 • www.LPCjax.org _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We are happy to provide this calendar of musical events for the Jacksonville area, but recommend that information be verified with the sponsoring organization.  Information for this calendar should be sent to vespers@comcast.net.