2024 Festival of Praise: Americana
with Rick Smith and Chorus Angelorum
Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Rick Smith has specially curated a program of music by American composers that will include singers from our church choir, community, and the members of Chorus Angelorum. You won’t want to miss this exciting performance! To watch one of the groups’ performances of “O Nata Lux,” CLICK HERE. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit First Presbyterian Church Concert Series.
Bethune Cookman Concert Chorale
under the direction of Karl Richards
Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Known for performing a variety of music in the classical, jazz, and gospel styles, the 60 members of the Bethune Cookman Concert Chorale will lift our spirits in song. This concert features the music of African-American composers paired with the robust sounds of the Chorale and their featured soloists. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit First Presbyterian Church Concert Series.
The Many Moods of Christmas
with students from Pinellas County Center for the Arts
Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM
Celebrate the joy of Christmas as we sing, dance, and fellowship in candlelight to support our neighbors through the St. Pete Free Clinic. If you would like to donate online, you can click HERE.
Afro Opera LLC
Featuring Maiya Stevenson, Soprano
Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Soprano singer and music teacher Maiya Stevenson is a St. Pete native and local treasure. Maiya and the musicians at Afro Opera LLC unite to perform a recital of classical works by African-American composers. CLICK HERE to see a Bay News 9 news clip highlighting Miaya and her incredible talent. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit First Presbyterian Church Concert Series.
Bon Voyage!
Featuring Vox Nova from Pinellas County Center for the Arts
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Vox Nova Chamber Singers embark on a life-changing International Choir Tour to Spain and Portugal. Wish them “bon voyage” as they perform their exciting a cappella repertoire and prepare for this culturally immersive journey. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Vox Nova’s European Tour.
2025 Festival of Praise: Brahm’s Ein deutsches Requiem
with Nancy Callahan and the Tampa Oratorio Singers
Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Perhaps one of the most beloved sacred yet non-liturgical works of all time, A German Requiem by Brahms was originally written for chorus and two pianos. Hear the combined voices of the Tampa Oratorio Singers and vocalists from our church and community join together to offer this masterwork in its original form. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Tampa Oratorio Singers.
From Matthew Clear, Director of Traditional Music at First Presbyterian Church:
It is my pleasure to share the 2024-2025 Concert Series! The eclectic performances this year will explore a variety of instruments, genres, and artistic styles. Thank you to our sponsors who make these performances possible for our congregation and community. It’s going to be an exciting year!