“Advent Reflections Through Words & Music: Light and Hope” featuring readings by various poets, authors, philosophers, and spiritual leaders, and music specifically representative of the themes of light and hope. All of Musica Viva concerts are FREE OF CHARGE and all are welcome. Please feel free to bring your family, a colleague, a friend, or a few friends. Let's all share the music and message together as we prepare for this most wonderful Season of the Year!!!

The Tower Quartet cordially invites you to their next concert, "Old Friends". We'll be performing some of the most beloved chamber works of all time and joined by Fresno native and long time friend of TQ, Keegan Bamford! Suggested donation $20 general / $10 student

String Quartet in F Major by Mauric Ravel

String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 by Franz Schubert (feat. Keegan Bamford, cello)

Celebrate the season through narrative and song with the FPU Choir, San Joaquin Chorale, Fresno Choral Artists, University Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir, and other accomplished instrumentalists under the direction of Jeffrey S. Wilson, D.M.A. Delight in traditional carols and contemporary arrangements - an FPU tradition since 2001 - inspired by the traditional Christmas Eve service held in the King’s College Chapel at Cambridge University. Tickets are available online at fpu.edu/lessons2024.

Ticket Prices: $15 General Admission / $5 FPU Community (Students, Staff, Faculty & Alumni). Proceeds to benefit the Fresno Pacific University music program. For more information call 559-453-4645.

Presented by the Fresno Folklore Society, the Kathy Kallick band is classic West Coast bluegrass, filled to the brim with driving rhythm, timeless bluegrass instrumental stylings, and a sense of freedom and exploration. Tickets are $25 advance at www.fresnofolklore.net, $30 at the door, $15 students, free for under 12.

Coro Solare is one of the ensembles under the umbrella of the Fresno Community Chorus. Join them for their Fall concert “The Promise of Living”, Dr. Anna Hamre conductor, Joungmin Sur, accompanist. Admission is Free.

A charismatic and breathtaking live piano improvisation concert themed around the movie music of Hans Zimmer. Featuring pianist Matt Harikian in the intimate ambience of University Presbyterian Church lit by candlelight. Tickets available here.

A charismatic and breathtaking live piano improvisation concert themed around the video game music of Zelda. Featuring pianist Matt Harikian in the intimate ambience of University Presbyterian Church lit by candlelight. Tickets available here.

Presented by the Fresno Folklore Society, the Kathy Kallick band is classic West Coast bluegrass, filled to the brim with driving rhythm, timeless bluegrass instrumental stylings, and a sense of freedom and exploration. Tickets are $25 advance at www.fresnofolklore.net, $30 at the door, $15 students, free for under 12.

The Tower Quartet cordially invites you to their next concert, "Valse Impressions". Forget the swirling gowns and grand ballrooms as we explore the unexpected side of the waltz! Each piece on the program features a movement that takes familiar elements of the waltz and spins them into something fresh and surprising, with swirling melodies, unexpected harmonies, and a lot of musical intrigue. Suggested donation $20 general / $10 student - cash or check (please make checks payable to Music Performance Foundation)

Audience favorite pianist Faith DeBow (music faculty member at Texas State University, San Marcos) will join Susan Doering (violin) and Dieter Wulfhorst (cello) in performing a diverse program of compositions by American composers, including the world premiere of Rick Sowash’s Piano Trio No. 6. Additional pieces by Aaron Copland, Mark O’Connor, Ken Turley, Kile Smith, Percy Grainger, and others will explore the richness and depth of our American heritage. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Join us for a magical evening of music written just for clarinet and warm, mellow sounds. The Sungawa Duo is made up of Dr. Amelia Smith (CSU Fresno Clarinet Professor) and Kristin Nakagawa (CSU Bakersfield Clarinet Professor). Tickets $20 available here or at the door.

Coro Piccolo, conducted by Dr. Anna Hamre, presents Benjamin Britten's Saint Nicolas with organ, piano four hands, string ensemble, and percussion. Tenor soloist is Aaron Burdick. This cantata written in 1948 with music by Britten and text by Eric Crozier is based on the legendary life of Saint Nicholas, who was the Bishop of Myra, Lycia. Coro Piccolo is the chamber ensemble of Fresno Community Chorus, Inc. Tickets $20 available here or at the door.

Featuring Dr. Maria Okunev-Briggs, Soprano; Anton Belov, Baritone; Arne Kela, Piano. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Soli Deo Gloria, a premier women's ensemble in the Central Valley, consists of 16-20 women led by artistic director Dr. Julie Carter, dedicated to singing at the highest level of excellence.

Breabach is a celebrated Scottish folk band, acclaimed for their dynamic and vibrant performances that blend traditional and contemporary styles. Recognized as the "Folk Band of the Year" at the BBC ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022, their music is characterized by a fiery intensity and exquisite finesse, earning high praise for both their exhilarating energy and accomplished musicianship. Tickets available here $25 online, $15 for students, free for children under 12. Presented by the Fresno Folklore Society.

The UCSB Chamber Choir, led by Director of Choral Studies Brent Wilson, is the flagship choral ensemble at UCSB, known for its exceptional vocal talent and musicianship. They specialize in innovative programming, including premieres and commissions, to inspire a concert experience of exploration and intention.

The Tower Quartet presents a program celebrating the lineage of musical inspiration.

no words by Kenneth D. Froelich

String Quartet No. 3 “Leaves of an Unwritten Diary” by Krzysztof Penderecki

3 Pieces for String Quartet by Igor Stravinsky

String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11 by Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Suggested Donation - $20 general, $10 student

This collaborative concert features the combined choirs from University Presbyterian Church, St. James Episcopal Cathedral, Willow Avenue Mennonite Church, the choirs from Fresno Pacific University, and the Fresno Choral Artists. This year the concert will be held at St. James Episcopal Cathedral 4147 E. Dakota Ave., Fresno. Admission is Free, donations are welome.

Mass in G by Franz Schubert

Christ lag in Todes Banden BWV 4 by J.S. Bach

Violinist Susan Doering, and Cellist Dieter Wulfhorst, weave music and poetry to celebrate the Advent season. Admission is Free.

An evening of musical storytelling, weaving folk melodies from Iran, America, Russia, and Bohemia, featuring the music of Sergei Prokofiev and Antonin Dvorak. Suggested donation $20, $10 for students.

Enjoy a musical journey to Spain and Armenia with the Cerro Negro Flamenco Group and the Chookasian Ensemble. Presented by the Fresno Folklore Society. Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 in advance at www.fresnofolklore.net

Soli Deo Gloria will present “Voices of the Universe” on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $20 in advance (sdgchoir.com) , $25 at the door, or $12 for students. The pre-concert talk begins at 7 PM.

From breathtaking harmonies to ecstatic and celebratory song, Soli Deo Gloria presents music from Medieval to Modern eras, famous poets, and the music of female composers and arrangers. A skillful and glorious arrangement of Antonio Lotti’s 8-part “Crucifixus” will be featured. Also included are Clara Schumann’s lieder, music by Elaine Hagenberg and a fiery piece, “Caritas Abundat,” based on a text from 12th century muse and musician, Hildegard von Bingen, with violin, drum, and percussion. The chorale will complete the concert with an exciting spiritual and other diverse songs.

The Fresno Folklore Society present Scottish fiddle player and recording artist Alasdair Fraser and cellist Natalie Haas performing cutting-edge explorations of Scottish and global music. Tickets are $25 or $15 for students.

A collaborative concert by the choirs from Fresno Pacific University, St. James Episcopal Cathedral, University Presbyterian Church, Willow Avenue Mennonite Church, and the San Joaquin Chorale. The concert will feature Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and selected musical reflections on Holy Week. The admission is free and donations are welcome.

Enjoy a Sing-Along Hymn Festival, "Then Sings My Soul", hosted by the San Joaquin Valley Chapter American Guild of Organists. Under the direction of Fresno Pacific University Choral director Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, the event will be led by a Festival Choir and also feature the choirs from Fresno Pacific University and the Pacific Brass Ensemble, directed by Dr. George Dougherty. Come be a part of this inspiring musical celebration! Admission is free and donations are welcomed.

Chamber music ensemble Musica Viva will be giving a program entitled “Romantic Remembrances”, which will be featuring the music of Emilie Mayer and Serge Rachmaninoff. Enjoy music by violinist Susan Doering, cellist Dieter Wulfhorst, and pianist Faith DeBow. Admission is free, donations are welcomed.

Student choirs from University High School and Fresno Pacific University will be joined by the Fresno Choral Artists and the San Joaquin Chorale along with a chamber orchestra for a performance of John Rutter’s glorious Requiem and other shorter choral selections. Alyson Moore, soprano; Cactus Sam Harris, organist; Jeffrey Wilson, conductor. Admission is free.

Internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist and composer Talon Smith will perform his spectacular, newly published composition “24 Preludes” for solo piano, showcasing his unique voice, mastery of the piano, and ability to evoke emotion through music. The audience will also experience Talon Smith’s beautiful and brilliant interpretations of timeless masterpieces by Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel, and Stravinsky. Admission is free, donations are welcome. talonsmithmusic.com

Artisans in Brass (AiB) repertoire features a combination of sacred and classic music that spans more than five centuries. They have performed sacred concerts for churches throughout the U.S., collaborated in concert with choral societies and symphony orchestras, and presented traditional recital programs for colleges. See more at https://artisansinbrass.com/