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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.

Did you get a chance to see Damian McGinty in concert last year at Friday Musicale?  Well, he is hosting another concert coming up in April 2019 in our Auditorium.  Tickets to Damian's concert can be found at his web site at www.damianmcginty.com/tours Irish singer-songwriter-actor Damian McGinty will be debuting his brand new full-length album, […]

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.

HEY EVERYONE! Are y’all ready to dance??! Join us for Billy Buchanan’s SOCK HOPPIN’, BE BOPPIN’, JUKE JOINT JAMBOREE!’ What is it?? Two hours (7:00pm-9:00pm) of non stop dancing to some of the best rock and soul music in North Florida! Billy Buchanan & his Rock 'n Soul Revue will perform the entire night for […]

11am & 7pm

John Lumpkin II is a producer, arranger, and artists through the Jazz, R&B and Gospel scene.

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.

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. Coming up on it’s 13thseason in June, the orchestra has performed […]

HEY EVERYONE! Are y’all ready to dance??! Join us for Billy Buchanan’s SOCK HOPPIN’, BE BOPPIN’, JUKE JOINT JAMBOREE!’ What is it?? Two hours (7:00pm-9:00pm) of non stop dancing to some of the best rock and soul music in North Florida! Billy Buchanan & his Rock 'n Soul Revue will perform the entire night for […]

Culminating an exciting week of the first annual Jazz Musicale jazz camp, this concert will feature music prepared at the camp and performed together by the camp faculty and students.  Free Admission. Sponsored in part by a JAZZ2U Grant from Jazz Educators Network and the Herb Albert Foundation, the concert will showcase instrumentalists and vocalists […]

Friday, September 20, 2019 5:30pm – 6:30pm Pre Concert Cocktail Reception 7:00pm – Concert Limited Seating RSVP Required - Call 904-355-7584 OR email Ana Vidovic is an extraordinary talent with formidable gifts taking her place amongst the elite musicians of the world today. She is known for her beautiful tone, precise technique, well-defined phrasing and […]

Sunday, September 29, 2019 3:00pm – Concert THE GAINESVILLE BRASS QUINTET is comprised of Joseph Jamerson, Clifford Newton, Miranda Morris, Charles Propper and Robin Sisk. Organized in 1985, the Gainesville Brass Quintet has performed throughout the North and Central Florida regions. The group performs a wide variety of music ranging from baroque canzoni to modern […]

Sunday, October 13, 2019 3:00pm – Concert The Trio Part of Carli Muñoz’s initiative as pianist and leader has been to mentor and to incorporate into his jazz trio the finest young musicians available in Puerto Rico. Some of these musicians remained playing with Muñoz’s trio, getting the necessary experience to eventually take flight to […]

HEY EVERYONE! Are y’all ready to dance??! Join us for Billy Buchanan’s SOCK HOPPIN’, BE BOPPIN’, JUKE JOINT JAMBOREE!’ What is it?? Two hours (7:00pm-9:00pm) of non stop dancing to some of the best rock and soul music in North Florida! Billy Buchanan & his Rock 'n Soul Revue will perform the entire night for […]

Thursday, November 7, 2019 7:00pm – Concert Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, pianist Fanya Lin has captivated audiences worldwide with her charismatic and gripping performances. Her orchestral appearances include the Toruń Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Savannah Philharmonic, Grand Junction Symphony, […]

Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:00pm – Concert William Terwilliger, violin & Andrew Cooperstock, piano Opus Two has been internationally recognized for its “divine phrases, impelling rhythm, elastic ensemble and stunning sounds,” as well as its commitment to expanding the violin-piano duo repertoire. The award-winning duo, comprising violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock, has been […]

Friday, November 22, 2019 11:00am – Concert William Terwilliger, violin & Andrew Cooperstock, piano Opus Two has been internationally recognized for its “divine phrases, impelling rhythm, elastic ensemble and stunning sounds,” as well as its commitment to expanding the violin-piano duo repertoire. The award-winning duo, comprising violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock, has been […]

Friday, December 13, 2019 11:00am & 7:00pm Laura Oltman and Michael Newman, guitars Hailed as a “revelation to hear” by The Washington Post, the Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo is recognized for their matchless technique, ensemble precision, and innovative programming, combined with their commitment to expanding the repertoire for guitar duo. Widely recognized as an […]

Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:00pm – Concert This powerhouse duo takes the crowd on a whirlwind journey through the hits of the centuries, expressing a variety of musical styles from classical to jazz to the popular hits of today. Trained at the world’s top conservatories, Thomas Pandolfi and Lindsay Deutsch, showcase their dazzling technique as […]

Friday, January 10, 2020 11:00am – Concert This powerhouse duo takes the crowd on a whirlwind journey through the hits of the centuries, expressing a variety of musical styles from classical to jazz to the popular hits of today. Trained at the world’s top conservatories, Thomas Pandolfi and Lindsay Deutsch, showcase their dazzling technique as […]

Friday, January 24, 2020 7:00pm

Sunday, February 16, 2020 3:00pm  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. […]

Thursday, Feb 27.2020 7:00pm An amazingly diverse bandleader who moves with remarkable ease between Brazilian, jazz, classical, and sacred music, pianist-composer-vocalist Deanna Witkowski consistently thrills audiences with explosive performances that combine virtuosity and heart. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition and a past guest on Marian McPartland’s historic Piano Jazz radio program, Witkowski’s […]

Friday, Feb 28.2020 11:00am An amazingly diverse bandleader who moves with remarkable ease between Brazilian, jazz, classical, and sacred music, pianist-composer-vocalist Deanna Witkowski consistently thrills audiences with explosive performances that combine virtuosity and heart. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition and a past guest on Marian McPartland’s historic Piano Jazz radio program, Witkowski’s […]

Sunday, March 1, 2020 3:00pm The Eroica Duo has a long, rich history- even longer than the Eroica Trio’s. When founding members Erika Nickrenz and Sara Sara Sant’Ambrogio were only 12 years old, they had their first musical connection and performances together. The genesis of their partnership started when Sara’s father, John Sant’Ambrogio, then Principal […]

Friday, March 6, 2020 – 11:00am and 7:00pm Since joining forces as a professional duo in 2009, internationally acclaimed solo pianists Eva-Maria Zimmermann and Keisuke Nakagoshi—ZOFO duet—have electrified audiences from Carnegie Hall to Tokyo with their dazzling artistry and outside-the-box thematic programming for one-piano-four-hands. This Grammy-nominated, prize-winning Steinway Artist Ensemble—one of only a handful of […]

This evening's concert will be dedicated in memory of Joseph Henson Markham.  He passed away at age 85 on December 24, 2019.  Henson was Friday Musicale's first male president on our board.  He served in this role from 2010 thru 2012.  Henson's mother, Wilma also was a past president from 1955 thru 1957.  Henson was […]

Friday, March 13, 2020 11:00am Infusion Baroque draws new audiences to early music through a truly captivating concert experience, deftly combining seasoned musicianship with theatrical elements. Playing music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries on historical instruments, the four women of Infusion Baroque enthrall audiences across North America with their creative and interactive programming. Winners […]

Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]

Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]

Friday, April 10 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm This concert was originally scheduled to be held at Friday Musicale and has now been relocated to Havana JAX at Cuba Libre - 2578 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. Tickets can be purchased at ... www.904tix.com

Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]

Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]

Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]

Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]

Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]

Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]

Friday Musicale has partnered with the community of Nocatee, FL to present … Daniel Rodriguez Under the Stars! This will be held outdoors at the Nocatee Station Field. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair / blanket. Onsite parking is free. Tickets are required via Event Brite link below - Two […]

Friday October 23, 2020 Pre-concert reception 6:00pm. Concert 7:00pm. Limited Seating – RSVP required. PLEASE RSVP via email or Call 904-355-7584 Daniel Rodriguez, the now-retired NYPD officer, helped bring the country an uplifting spirit of promise and hope with his stirring rendition of “God Bless America” after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Witnessing first hand […]

Come join us for our First Annual Harvest Fest. Live Music / BBQ Family Fun / Yard Games Craft Fair Brass Band Concert Silent Auction 50/50 Raffle Fun for the entire family! Harvest Fest will be both indoors and outdoors. BBQ Provided by Cee Cee's Catering Kitchen - $10.00 per person Ice Cream Treats Also […]

Bill Prince and his friends Jeff Phillips and Clyde Conner bring you Jazz & Beyond

Bill Prince and his friends Jeff Phillips and Clyde Conner bring you Jazz & Beyond

Doors Open 10:30am Concert Starts 11:00am Founded in 1980, the Ancient City Brass Band is proud to partner with Friday Musicale in Jacksonville, Florida to bring quality music to the greater Jacksonville community and beyond. Membership for the ensemble draws upon musicians from across Northeast Florida and is comprised of professional musicians, retired music teachers, […]

The Academy of Music & Arts was founded in 2013.  They are a Performing Arts School where students can develop their potential and love for Music, Dance, Art, and Languages.  This concert is a showcase of the talents from the music students.      

Friday Musicale is proud to present UNF Jazz Ensemble 1. The University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble 1 is the flagship ensemble of the prestigious University of North Florida Jazz Studies Program. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Rich Matteson in 1986, UNF’s JE 1 has enjoyed the reputation of being one of the finest collegiate […]

Friday Musicale is proud to present UNF Jazz Ensemble 1. The University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble 1 is the flagship ensemble of the prestigious University of North Florida Jazz Studies Program. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Rich Matteson in 1986, UNF’s JE 1 has enjoyed the reputation of being one of the finest collegiate […]

Since its inception in 2007, the UNF Opera Program has produced over 25 complete opera productions at UNF and in Europe; past productions include Dido & Aeneas, Suor Angelica, Hansel and Gretel and The Consul as well as The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Così fan tutte, The Mikado, Gianni Schicchi, Street Scene, The […]

Bill Prince, wind instruments Bill is a professor emeritus at the University of North Florida comes from a background rich in music.  He has performed with numerous bands and orchestras including Buddy Rich, Billy Maxted, Pee Wee Hunt, the NORAD Band, the Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Jacksonville Symphonies, and the American Wind Symphony […]

Bill Prince, wind instruments Bill is a professor emeritus at the University of North Florida comes from a background rich in music.  He has performed with numerous bands and orchestras including Buddy Rich, Billy Maxted, Pee Wee Hunt, the NORAD Band, the Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Jacksonville Symphonies, and the American Wind Symphony […]

RSVP Required - email jeff@fridaymusicale.com Join us as we explore the sounds, sights & scene of Sinatra in the 1950’s— an unmatched flurry of creative output which resulted in the so-called “concept albums”—and one of the greatest showbiz comebacks in history. The Nick DeCarlis Quartet will present jazz instrumental interpretations of timeless songs recorded by […]

RSVP Required - email jeff@fridaymusicale.com Join us as we explore the sounds, sights & scene of Sinatra in the 1950’s— an unmatched flurry of creative output which resulted in the so-called “concept albums”—and one of the greatest showbiz comebacks in history. The Nick DeCarlis Quartet will present jazz instrumental interpretations of timeless songs recorded by […]

Founded in 1980, the Bold City Brass is proud to partner with Friday Musicale in Jacksonville, Florida to bring quality music to the greater Jacksonville community and beyond. Membership for the ensemble draws upon musicians from across Northeast Florida and is comprised of professional musicians, retired music teachers, and other fine players. From its inception, […]

Founded in 1980, the Bold City Brass is proud to partner with Friday Musicale in Jacksonville, Florida to bring quality music to the greater Jacksonville community and beyond. Membership for the ensemble draws upon musicians from across Northeast Florida and is comprised of professional musicians, retired music teachers, and other fine players. From its inception, […]

The Palm Court Society Orchestra revives that era when music and dancing were the primary social entertainment. The ensemble are musicians who share an interest in the musical styles which are now heard only through old recordings.  Their repertoire includes salon orchestral music from waltzes and light classics of the international music capitals in 1890’s […]

The Palm Court Society Orchestra revives that era when music and dancing were the primary social entertainment. The ensemble are musicians who share an interest in the musical styles which are now heard only through old recordings.  Their repertoire includes salon orchestral music from waltzes and light classics of the international music capitals in 1890’s […]

Tickets Required - Available via 904tix https://904tix.com/events/friday-musicale-presents-the-chris-thomas-big-band-7-9-2021 A native of Chicago and long time resident of Jacksonville, Florida, vocalist Chris Thomas has performed with various bands within Florida for the past 15 years. In June of 2014 he formed The Chris Thomas Band in order to bring the highest level of quality and showmanship to his fans and audiences. […]

Monday, July 19th - Piotr Szewczky, Violinist & Composer Tuesday, July 20 - Good Pluck Trio Wednesday, July 21 - Brian Luckett, Classical Guitarist Thursday, July 22 - San Marco Chamber Music Society, featuring Eric & Ellen Olson (Oboist & Violist) & Patrick Graham on Clarinet.  

July 23rd @ 4pm Composition Contest Performances & announcement of winners

RSVP HERE! Limited Seating. Friday, October 1, 2021 6 p.m. pre-concert reception. 7 p.m. concert. Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, pianist Fanya Lin has captivated audiences worldwide with her charismatic and gripping performances. Her orchestral appearances include the Toruń Symphony […]

Professors John Daugherty and James Hall

Professors John Daugherty and James Hall

Event has been cancelled.

Bridges of Harmony Chorus

Bridges of Harmony Chorus

"From Bugs Bunny to the Beatles!" This will feature a wide variety of music set for the brass quintet.

The Palm Court Society Orchestra will be performing again at Friday Musicale! This group is extremely entertaining and always provides a wonderful program. Please come out and join us!

The Palm Court Society Orchestra is takes after the European Salon Orchestra tradition that occurred during the late 1800's - early 1900's. Presenting a repertoire of waltz, polka, and selections from Delius.

This popular ten piece brass ensemble will present a broad repertoire of period pieces from the Civil War to show tunes and a Disney medley. Something for everyone!

The Adderbury Ensemble brings together some of the UK’s top musicians to perform the world’s finest chamber music… Formed in 1986 by a group of the UK’s finest young freelance musicians, the Adderbury Ensemble have always had a flexible line-up, mixing and matching different players to deliver performances primarily as quartets, quintets or small chamber groups and occasionally adding […]

May 27, 2022, Friday (7 pm) Doors Open: 6:30pm Florida Brass Quintet “Trumpet Players We’ve Known and Loved!”  The Florida Brass Quintet will take a walk down “memory lane,” revisiting many of the great songs featuring trumpeters down through the years. Dr. Bill Prince has brought many of the great big band and jazz solo works to […]

June 7th, Tuesday (7pm) Doors Open: 6:30pm First Set: The Cornet Conspiracy 19th Century Brass Band Performing on restored brasswind instruments entirely from the period before, during, and following the American Civil War, this ad hoc ensemble is comprised of musicians at levels ranging from amateur to top professional. At that time, these valved brasswind instruments represented a […]

June 8th, Wednesday (7pm) Doors Open: 6:30pm Members of the “Cornet Conspiracy” group of cornet/trumpet collectors, players, restorers and historians will perform in true jazz club “jam session” style, with musician combinations and selections determined on the fly, meaning anything can happen! Seating will be “jazz club cabaret” style, and attendees are free to move about […]

7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) The Vega String Quartet, Quartet-in-Residence at Emory University, continues to successfully cultivate a new generation of chamber music lovers through dynamic performances and innovative community engagement. They concertize both nationally and internationally, most recently in Baltimore, Chicago, Nashville, Sacramento, Berlin, San Miguel, and the Brahmssaal in Vienna’s Musikverein. The Quartet's […]

EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  New Date will be scheduled later. Enjoy an evening of versatile program presented by the First Coast Flute Choir, entitled "Classical to Contemporary," featuring timeless works of the Mozart, John Phillip Sousa, Stephen Foster, to the Beach Boys, and Pharrell Williams. From the Classical Era to standard Americana, and toe-tapping top […]

July 22nd, Friday (4pm) Doors Open 3:30pm Featuring jazz camp vocalists and the FM student big band with the pro Camp Faculty Artists, performing classic Great American Songbook jazz repertoire prepared during the camp! One of the most popular concerts of the year!

Benny Green possesses the history of jazz at his fingertips. Combine mastery of keyboard technique with decades of real world experience playing with no one less than the most celebrated artists of the last half century, and it’s no wonder Green has been hailed as perhaps the most exciting hard-swinging, hard-bop pianist to ever emerge […]