January 2019
Outstanding Young Pianists Concert
The Friday Musicale Outstanding Young Pianists Competition and Concert showcases the area’s best pre-college pianists. Students from all around the First Coast are nominated by their piano teachers to audition before a committee of judges. Those chosen to be winners perform at a public concert at Friday Musicale.
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March 2019
Billy Buchanan & Rock ‘n Soul Revue
Watch Billy put on a nonstop, no holds barred show that is an authentic, jaw dropping homage to The Pioneers. Buchanan channels soul greats like Ray Charles, The Drifters, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Stax icons, Motown superstars, and many more with ease. His latest EP, “ShagShuffleShimmyShakeSwing Vol. 1”, was released in January 2018.
Find out more »Danilo Brito – mandolin wizard & master of Brazilian choro
11am & 7pm
Danilo Brito is a youthful voice for a music that is as old as Brazil's national identity. Born in the 19th century in Rio de Janeiro, choro is the child of the same cultural parents that gave rise to ragtime, blues, and jazz in the USA. European forms melded with African ideas to produce a family of fresh, new forms throughout the New World and among them is choro. The literal translation of the word is “to cry,” but its use in naming this music is figurative and points to its emotive power. More often bright than blue, it is marked by syncopation, counterpoint, improvisation, and virtuosity. Knowledge of the form has been passed aurally from generation to generation.
Find out more »April 2019
Damian McGinty
Irish singer-songwriter-actor Damian McGinty will be debuting his brand new full-length album, Young Forever, in early 2019 followed by a tour of the same name. The Young Forever tour is his largest to date and kicks off in Philadelphia, PA on March 19th and will feature vibrant, joyful, pop-infused music that will take you back to a time of living in the moment and yearning for the open road. The 26 year old Derry, Northern Ireland native is best known…
Find out more »Opera in a Box Children’s Opera
Opera in a Box is performed by students at UNF. This show is Children’s Opera! It’s a great opportunity for you to bring Children & Grandchildren to a wonderful fun and free show while being exposed to culture. Come one come all.
Find out more »May 2019
The John Lumpkin Institute Jazz Combo
John Lumpkin II is a producer, arranger, and artists through the Jazz, R&B and Gospel scene.
Find out more »June 2019
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.
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