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Concert Series

2022-2023

  • Love in Action: Seeking & Sharing Sanctuary
    Apr 16, 4:00 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Creating spaces of refuge and peace in our hearts and our worlds. The concert aims to raise awareness of the needs in our community and the ministries that work to meet those needs through scripture, movement, drama, and song.
  • Olivier Latry, organist
    Mar 05, 4:00 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Olivier Latry is Titular Organist of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris and professor at the Paris Conservatory.
  • Dr. Hsiang Tu, piano
    Feb 28, 12:15 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    LUNCH SERIES: Praised by The New York Times for his "eloquent sensitivity," The Boston Intelligencer for his "impeccable technique," and Fanfare for his “Chameleon-like ability to move between composers,” pianist Hsiang Tu has graced the audience with his repertoire and creative programming.
  • Lunch Series
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 28, 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Enjoy 25-minute concerts with guest musicians from the University of Florida followed by lunch. Bring your own or buy a $3 lunch here.
  • David Pelino, voice; and Tiffany Fung, piano
    Feb 21, 12:15 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    LUNCH SERIES - David Pelino, tenor, graduated from the University of Florida with Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance. Tiffany Fung performs actively as an international soloist and collaborative pianist.
  • Dr. Evan Mitchell, piano
    Feb 14, 12:15 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    LUNCH SERIES: Dr. Mitchell’s performances have been deemed “incredibly beautiful” (Fanfare), “amazing” (Fort Worth Weekly), and “no less than stunning” (Lima News).
  • Dr. Russell Robinson, Inspirational Hymns
    Feb 07, 12:15 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    LUNCH SERIES: Dr. Robinson will present his album, Inspirational Hymns, as well as other albums of hymns, religious, and gospel recordings. He will show the process of making multi-track recordings and albums in his home recording studio and will perform some of these live.
  • A Congregational Song Tour Around the World
    Jan 08, 4:00 PM
    Online Series - Zoom
    Join the Director of The Center for Congregational Song for a tour of congregational song from around the world. Do you know a song from each continent? After this session, you will! We'll sing together and learn a bit about the joys of singing from different places, cultures, and languages.
  • Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
    Dec 11, 2022, 5:00 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Come sing and hear lessons and carols for Advent and Christmas showing the development of the loving purposes of God as seen through the windows and words of scripture. At 4:30 p.m. the Gainesville Brass Quintet and First Presbyterian Jubilate Ringers present seasonal music.
  • Gainesville Community Band
    Nov 13, 2022, 4:00 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    The Gainesville Community Band, directed by R. Gary Langford, will present a Veterans Day Concert for a Cause in the sanctuary. The program includes a variety of patriotic songs. A free-will offering will be taken to support St. Francis House.
  • University of Florida Symphony Orchestra
    Oct 09, 2022, 4:00 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    The UFSO, conducted by Tiffany Lu, presents Origins: A Concert for a Cause. Join the UFSO for a program that pays homage to home and hearth in the land of orchestral music. A free-will offering will benefit Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief.
  • Dr. Morgan Luttig, conductor
    Aug 28, 2022, 4:00 PM
    Zoom Session
    Make a Joyful Noise: Returning to Choral Singing - part of our Online Concert Series. Dr. Morgan Luttig, conductor, music educator, and clinician, will share an interactive session for vocalists returning to choir after time away.

Services at First Presbyterian Church

8:30 a.m. Iona Chapel
11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

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