Masterworks Series Partner Concert with the JU Wind Ensemble Saturday, October 20, 7:30 pm Featuring George Frideric Handel’s classic Music for the Royal Fireworks with the combined forces of the FCWS and the JU Wind Ensemble Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University
Royal Fireworks! Sunday, October 28, 3:00 pm Featuring George Frideric Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach
Holiday Concert “Sounds of the Season” 20th Annual Concert with the Don Thompson Chorale Saturday, December 1, 7:00 pm Festive vocal and instrumental holiday favorites
Southside Baptist Church, 1435 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville
Holiday Pops Concert at the Redeemer Sunday, December 9, 5:30 p.m. Christmas music for the whole family!
Redeemer Church, 190 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
Music of Jack Stamp Saturday, February 23, 7:30 pm Jack Stamp, guest conductor/composer
Hear this award-winning composer conduct his own music!
Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University
Family Concert Sunday, April 14, 3:00 pm Featuring the 2019 Concerto Competition winner chosen from applicants throughout Florida Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University
Community Concerts of Lake City Saturday, May 4, 7:30 pm Levy Performing Arts Center, Florida Gateway College, Lake City
Masterworks Series Partner Concert with the JU Wind Ensemble Saturday, October 14, 7:30 p.m. Featuring James Barnes’ monumental Third Symphony (The Tragic) with the combined forces of the FCWS and the JU Wind Ensemble Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University
Holiday Concert “Sounds of the Season” with the Don Thompson Chorale Friday, December 1, 7:30 p.m. Festive vocal and instrumental holiday favorites Arlington Baptist Church, 6009 Arlington Road, Jacksonville
Holiday Pops Concert at the Redeemer Sunday, December 10, 5:30 p.m. Christmas music for the whole family! Redeemer Church, 190 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
Educational Series
Partner Concert with the St. Johns All-County Middle School Honor Band Sunday, January 28, 3:00 p.m. Switzerland Point Middle School 777 Greenbriar Road, St Johns, FL
Music of Frank Ticheli Saturday, February 24, 7:30 p.m. Frank Ticheli, guest conductor and composer Hear this internationally-known, award-winning composer conducting his own music! Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University
Family Concert Sunday, April 22, 3:00 p.m. Featuring the 2018 Concerto Competition winners in the high school and collegiate categories Chosen from applicants throughout Florida Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University
Partner Concert with the Tara Winds Sunday, May 6, 4:00 p.m. tarawinds.org Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Rd., Marietta, GA
Armed Forces Day Concert Saturday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. With guests Navy Band Southeast and Fletcher High School Band. Seawalk Pavilion, 1st St. North, Jacksonville Beach
2016-2017 Concert Schedule
Masterworks Series Partner Concert with the JU Wind Ensemble Thursday, October 13, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Gordon Jacob’s Music for a Festival with the combined forces of the FCWS and the JU Wind Ensemble
Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University Free Admission
Fall Concert “Wind Pipes” Sunday, October 23, 5:00 p.m. Featuring works for organ and winds, Tim Tuller, organist St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Jacksonville Free Admission
Holiday Concert “Sounds of the Season” with the Don Thompson Chorale Friday, December 2, 7:30 p.m. Festive vocal and instrumental holiday favorites
Arlington Baptist Church, 6009 Arlington Road, Jacksonville Free Admission
Holiday Pops Concert at the Redeemer Sunday, December 11, 5:30 p.m. Christmas music for the whole family!
Redeemer Church, 190 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach Free Admission
Partner Concert with the St. Johns All-County Middle School Honor Band Sunday, January 22, 3:00 p.m. Pacetti Bay Middle School, 245 Meadowlark Lane, St. Augustine Free Admission
Music of Mark Camphouse Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m. Mark Camphouse, guest conductor and composer Hear this internationally-known, award-winning composer conducting his own music! Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University Free Admission
Family Concert Sunday, April 23, 3:00 p.m. Featuring the 2017 Concerto Competition winners in the high school and collegiate categories, chosen from applicants throughout Florida Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University Free Admission
Family Community Concert Sunday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. Music for all ages! Penney Retirement Community, Barrows Hall, Wilbanks Ave., Penney Farms, FL Free Admission
2015-2016 Concert Schedule
Partner Concert with the JU Wind Ensemble “Angels of Light” Thursday, October 15, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Frank Ticheli’s Angels in the Architecture With the combined forces of the FCWS and the JU Wind Ensemble Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University Free Admission
Fall Concert “Wind Pipes” Sunday, October 18, 5:00 p.m. Featuring works for organ and winds, Tim Tuller, organist St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Jacksonville Free Admission
Veteran’s Day Concert at Unity Plaza Wednesday, November 11, 1:00 p.m. Patriotic music for a grand celebration! Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville Free Admission
Holiday Pops Concert at the Redeemer Sunday, December 6, 5:30 p.m. Christmas music for the whole family! Redeemer Church, 190 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach Free Admission
Holiday Concert “Sounds of the Season” with the Don Thompson Chorale Friday, December 11, 7:30 p.m. Festive vocal and instrumental holiday favorites Riverside Baptist Church, 2650 Park St., Jacksonville Free Admission
Partner Concert with the St. Johns All-County Middle School Honor Band Sunday, January 24, 3:00 p.m. Pacetti Bay Middle School, 245 Meadowlark Lane, St. Augustine, FL Free Admission
Music of Samuel Hazo Saturday, February 20, 7:30 p.m. Samuel Hazo, guest conductor and composer Hear this internationally-known, award-winning composer conducting his own music! Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University Free Admission
Family Concert Sunday, April 24, 3:00 p.m. Featuring the 2016 Concerto Competition winners in the high school and collegiate categories chosen from applicants throughout Florida Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University Free Admission
Family Community Concert Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Music for all ages! Levy Performing Arts Center at Florida Gateway College, Lake City, FL Admission: www.communityconcerts.info
2014-2015 Concert Schedule - Past Concerts 25th Anniversary Season
Fall Season Opening Concert “Fiesta!” Thursday, October 9, 7:30 p.m. Featuring H. Owen Reed’s exciting La Fiesta Mexicana folksong symphony With the combined forces of the FCWE and the JU Wind Ensemble Andrew Cummings, saxophone soloist Ralph Ford, guest composer/conductor Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University Free Admission
Partner Concert with the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Wind Symphony Sunday, October 12, 3:00 p.m. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Auditorium, 2445 San Diego Road, Jacksonville Free Admission
Holiday Alumni Concert "Sounds of the Season" with the Don Thompson Chorale Saturday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. Festive vocal and instrumental holiday favorites performed with FCWE alumni members
The Bolles School Bartram Campus, Parker Auditorium, 2264 Bartram Road, Jacksonville
Free Admission
Partner Concert with the St. Johns All-County Middle School Honor Band Sunday, January 25, 3:00 p.m. Bartram Trail High School, 7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway, St. Johns, FL Free Admission
Partner Concert with the Jacksonville Private Schools Honor Band 22nd Annual Concert Saturday, February 21, 7:30 p.m. Robert W. Smith, guest conductor and composer Hear this internationally-known, award-winning composer conducting his own music! Experience the musical talents of the best private school musicians in this young artist program Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University Free Admission
Bravo! Dance, Music, Gourmet Food and Beer Festival Sunday, March 29, 4:00 p.m. In collaboration with the Florida Ballet Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville Free Admission
Fall Concert “The Planets” Thursday, October 17, 7:30 p.m. Featuring selections from Gustav Holst’s masterpiece with the combined forces of the FCWE and the JU Wind Ensemble. Also, guest artist Prof. Kimberly Beasley sings popular arias!
Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University Free Admission
Holiday Concert "Sounds of the Season" with the Don Thompson Chorale Saturday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. Festive vocal and instrumental holiday favorites! The Bolles School Bartram Campus, Parker Auditorium, 2264 Bartram Road, Jacksonville
Partner Concert with the St. Johns All-County Middle School Honor Band Sunday, January 26, 3:00 p.m. Festive vocal and instrumental holiday favorites! Bartram Trail High School, 7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway, St. Johns, FL
“Presidents’ Day Concert” with the Don Thompson Chorale Monday, February 17, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate this day with inspiring patriotic music! Featuring Randall Thompson’s “The Testament of Freedom” The Bolles School Bartram Campus, Parker Auditorium, 2264 Bartram Road, Jacksonville
Partner Concert with the Jacksonville Private Schools Honor Band 21st Annual Concert Saturday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. James Curnow, guest conductor and composer Hear this internationally-known, award-winning composer conducting his own music! Experience the musical talents of the best private school musicians in this young artist program! Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University
Holiday Concert "Sounds of the Season"with the Don Thompson Chorale Saturday, December 1, 7:30 p.m. The Bolles School Bartram Campus, Parker Auditorium, 2264 Bartram Road, Jacksonville
Partner Concert with the St. Johns All-County Middle School Honor Band Sunday, January 27, 3:00 p.m. Bartram Trail High School, 7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway, St. Johns, FL
“Presidents Concert” Tuesday, February 12, 7:30 p.m. The Bolles School Bartram Campus, Parker Auditorium, 2264 Bartram Road, Jacksonville
Partner Concert with the Jacksonville Private Schools Honor Band 20th Annual Concert Saturday, February 23, 7:30 p.m. Robert Sheldon, guest conductor and composer Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University
“Spring Fever” Sunday, March 3, 3:00 p.m. Edward Waters College, Milne Auditorium, 1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville
"Armed Forces Day Celebration" Saturday, May 18, 7:30 p.m. Location: Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave, Orange Park Bring a lawn chair/blanket. Food and/or non-alcoholic drinks OK.
