A procession of tartan plaid and bagpipes celebrating our church’s Scottish heritage has become an annual tradition for the congregation.
““The rock stars of Renaissance vocal music.””
Over four decades of performance and a catalogue of award-winning recordings for Gimell, Peter Phillips and The Tallis Scholars have done more than any other group to establish sacred vocal music of the Renaissance as one of the great repertoires of Western classical music.
They have sought to bring Renaissance works to a wider audience in churches, cathedrals and venues on every continent on the planet except Antarctica! These include the Royal Albert Hall, the Sistine Chapel, the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall New York, the Philharmonic Hall Berlin, Saint Mark's Venice, Seoul Arts Centre Korea, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre London, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Wigmore Hall, Beijing Concert Hall, Megaron Athens and the Opera House Sydney.
It is a delight to have them return to Tyler for what promises to be another highlight in the history of this series.
The Tallis Scholars
Peter Phillips, director
Free admission, no tickets required.
“If Beethoven is a prodigy of man, Bach is a miracle of God. ”
Often regarded as the greatest composer of Western classical music, Johann Sebastian Bach and his compositions have captured the hearts and minds of humankind for centuries. This concert features a diverse selection of his masterpieces for both pipe organ and harpsichord performed by FPC’s Director of Music and Organist, Weston Jennings.
Free admission, no tickets required.
Hear East Texas’ largest pipe organ as it joins with the colossal sounds of brass and percussion for a thrilling performance. The program features both original works for organ, brass, and percussion, as well as inventive arrangements of crowd favorites of the organ repertoire, including Charles-Marie Widor’s Toccata from Symphony No. 5.
Rose City Brass Quintet
Lane Clevenger, trumpet
Jeremy McBain, trumpet
Katie McBain, horn
Heather Mensch, trombone
Tom Mensch, trombone
Gavin Clarke, trumpet
Austin Seybert, trombone
Tyree Hastings, percussion
Weston Jennings, organ
Free admission, no tickets required.
Smooth jazz and good eats sponsored by Fine Arts @ FPC.
Although commonly referred to as ‘violin sonatas,’ Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonatas for Pianoforte and Violin, as he called them, put the violin and piano on equal footing in a way never before heard. This concert features two of his sonatas, namely the 7th and 8th, each capturing the relentless passions of Beethoven’s middle period.
Here to bring these works to life are two of Belgium’s leading young musicians: violinist Jolente de Maeyer and pianist Nikolaas Kende. Praised for their 'symbiotic playing', 'pervasive lyricism' and their 'powerful yet poetic playing', the De Maeyer - Kende duo is being recognized as one of the leading musical duos in Europe.
Jolente De Maeyer, violin
Nikolaas Kende, piano
Free admission, no tickets required.
As principal organist for the daily services and state occasions at Westminster Abbey, including the recent funerals of HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, as well as the coronation of King Charles III, Peter Holder has held the post of Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey since October 2017. As a recitalist, he performs in cathedrals and concert halls across the world. Following his BBC Proms solo debut in 2019 performing Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass, Ivan Hewett, writing for The Daily Telegraph, remarked that '…it was Peter Holder’s wild organ solo which stole the show.'
Experience musical memories of these iconic British occasions performed on the grand Casavant pipe organ by acclaimed organist Peter Holder.
Free admission, no tickets required.
A procession of tartan plaid and bagpipes celebrates First Presbyterian Church’s Scottish heritage and is an annual tradition for the congregation. Join us as special guest musicians, the Fort Worth Scottish Pipes & Drums, return to lead the celebration.
Fort Worth Scottish Pipes & Drums
Free admission and no tickets required.
The event is followed by a luncheon outside on the lawn.
“Bach is the beginning and end of all music.”
Often regarded as the greatest composer of Western classical music, Johann Sebastian Bach and his compositions have captured the hearts and minds of humankind for centuries. This concert features a diverse selection of his masterpieces for both pipe organ and harpsichord performed by FPC’s Director of Music and Organist, Weston Jennings.
Free admission, no tickets required.
“Cohesive yet full of temperament..vibrant, intelligent.. ”
Returning to Tyler after a stunning performance in 2019, the Verona Quartet has firmly established itself amongst the most distinguished ensembles on the chamber music scene today. The group’s singular sense of purpose most recently earned them Chamber Music America’s coveted 2020 Cleveland Quartet Award, and a reputation for its “bold interpretive strength, robust characterization and commanding resonance” (Calgary Herald). The Quartet serves on the faculty of the Oberlin College and Conservatory as the Quartet-in-Residence. You won’t want to miss this powerhouse quartet just before they return to Carnegie Hall later this season!
Verona Quartet
Jonathan Ong, violin
Dorothy Ro, violin
Abigail Rojansky, viola
Jonathan Dormand, cello
Free admission, no tickets required.
Smooth jazz and good eats sponsored by Fine Arts @ FPC.
“Hicks creates a miniature universe of colouristic wonder ”
Hailed as an artist of ‘magnificent pianism’ with an ‘engaging personality’, Guernsey-born pianist Tom Hicks returns to kick off our season with dazzling masterpieces of the 19th and 20th centuries. During his career he has appeared as recitalist in venues such as The Wigmore Hall in London, The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, and many other venues throughout Europe and the United States. He has been particularly lauded for his complete cycles of the Rachmaninoff and Brahms piano concertos. His program highlights both perennial favorites of the Romantic era alongside lesser known, yet equally captivating works from the last century.
Free admission, no tickets required.
Join organist Weston Jennings for a program of French fireworks on East Texas’ largest pipe organ.
The combination of exciting original music and classical masterpieces make a CGQ concert an unforgettable experience.
A procession of tartan plaid and bagpipes celebrates First Presbyterian Church’s Scottish heritage and is an annual tradition for the congregation. Join us as special guest musicians, the Fort Worth Scottish Pipes & Drums, return to lead the celebration.
Fort Worth Scottish Pipes & Drums
Free admission and no tickets required.
The event is followed by a luncheon outside on the lawn.
““The rock stars of Renaissance vocal music.””
Founded in 1973 by their director, Peter Phillips, The Tallis Scholars have established themselves as the leading exponents of Renaissance sacred music throughout the world. Peter Phillips has worked with the ensemble to create the purity and clarity of sound which he feels best serves the Renaissance repertoire.
Three-time Grammy® nominees, The Tallis Scholars perform in both sacred and secular venues across the globe, such as Royal Albert Hall, the Sistine Chapel, Opera House Sydney, and Carnegie Hall, giving around 80 concerts each year. It is a delight to have them join us in Tyler for what promises to be a highlight in the history of this series.
The Tallis Scholars
Peter Phillips, director
Free admission, no tickets required.
Back by popular demand, UNT’s HarpBeats is gaining recognition as one of the most innovative student harp ensembles in the country.
Smooth jazz and good eats sponsored by Fine Arts @ FPC.
An ecumenical candlelit service beloved throughout our community.
Especially for families, with a focus on the nativity scene, held in the Chapel.
The combination of exciting original music and classical masterpieces make a CGQ concert an unforgettable experience and an exceptional conclusion to the Fine Arts @ FPC season.
A procession of tartan plaid and bagpipes celebrating our church’s Scottish heritage has become an annual tradition for the congregation.
Join us for a program that will offer imaginative collaborations from Tyler’s Jeremy McBain and Katie McBain, along with Tom Hicks and Weston Jennings.
Celebrate the Lord's resurrection with us!
Good Friday marks the beginning of tenebrae, the somber period of darkness between the Lord's crucifixion and his resurrection.
Also known as the Thursday of Mysteries, this holy day commemorates the Lord's Last Supper.
FPC will be celebrating its sesquicentennial!
Voices of Faith has sought to give young musicians a space to explore their artistic discipline through a God-honored repertoire.
New Texas Sinfonia makes its debut performance displaying the virtuosity and brilliance of its players.
New Texas Sinfonia makes its debut performance displaying the virtuosity and brilliance of its players.
