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The Peacemakers in Concert at St. George’s: April 19, 3pm

April 2, 2025 by Stephanie Dolezal Leave a Comment

St. George’s Episcopal Church will offer a free concert on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 3 pm, featuring The Peacemakers.

The Peacemakers are a musical duo featuring Jackie (guitar and vocals) and Eddie (guitar, violin and vocals). Together they share their renditions of world music and modern folk tunes with both covers and original songs. They create a harmony that is only obtainable by musicians with a true connection, both with each other and their audience. The talent and warmth generated by Eddie and Jackie, along with their musical styling, signature tempo changes, blue notes, and crunchy chords, make for a truly captivating performance. The Sunday afternoon concert is free with donations accepted at the door.

Known for its lush acoustics and welcoming atmosphere, St. George’s offers a year-round concert series showcasing both local and nationally recognized artists. This performance promises an afternoon of “beautiful music in a beautiful space,” continuing the church’s tradition of musical excellence. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door to support our music and ministry at St. George’s.

St. George’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant and inclusive spiritual community. “No matter who you are, whom you love, or where you’ve been, there’s a place for you here,” says the church’s leadership. With a commitment to service, justice, and peace, St. George’s welcomes all to experience its diverse worship and music offerings.

For more information about the concert or the church’s music series, please contact (540) 373-4133 or email music@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. Visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts to learn more.

Hazel Run Performs Free Concert

November 9, 2023 by St. George's Leave a Comment

St. George’s Episcopal Church will offer a free concert on Sunday, November 19 at 3 pm. The concert features local favorite Hazel Run, an acoustic group from Fredericksburg, Virginia that features music from Americana, folk, bluegrass, pop, and rock. Their repertoire ranges from the mountain music of Appalachia to The Beatles, Gillian Welch, John Prine, and original songs.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door.

Located at 905 Princess Anne Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, St. George’s Episcopal Church offers a wide range of concerts throughout the year featuring local and out of town musicians. The nave’s lush acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for “beautiful music in a beautiful space”.

For more information, contact (540) 373-4133 or music@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. To learn more about St. George’s concert series, visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts.

You are welcome at St. George’s, an historic Episcopal Church in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. No matter who you are, whom you love, or where you’ve been, there’s a place for you here. St. George’s offers services with diverse music and styles of worship based in sacred story and traditions. We have hearts for service and advocate for justice and peace in our local and global communities. We work to help the entire family of God thrive by giving of our time, talent, and treasure. We invite you to join us or to come for a visit. For more information, visit StGeorgesEpiscopal.net.

Don Dillingham to Perform Free Concert

August 25, 2023 by St. George's Leave a Comment

St. George’s Episcopal Church will offer the first concert of the 2023-2024 season on Sunday, September 17 at 3 pm. The concert features Washington D.C. vocalist Don Dillingham with members of the St. George Jazz Ensemble in a program of standards from the American Songbook.

Don’s voice resembles the crooners of the past, but with a sound uniquely his own. His passion for singing jazz has led to acclaimed performances throughout the metro D.C. area.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door.

For more information, contact (540) 373-4133 or music@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. To learn more about St. George’s concert series, visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts.

Hazel Run Concert Canceled

March 14, 2020 by St. George's Leave a Comment

Update: March 14, 2020

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the March 15 Hazel Concert has been canceled.

St. George’s Episcopal Church will host local favorite Hazel Run on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm as part of the church’s Chamber Concert Series. Hazel Run is a Fredericksburg-based quartet drawing upon Americana, soul, and rock influences for their rich, folk sound.

Members Karen Richardson, Linda LaFave, Stephen Hu, and Stuart Whitford are multi-instrumentalists whose voices blend in harmonies reminiscent of CSNY, America, and Peter, Paul & Mary. Hazel Run will perform a combination of original songs and their interpretations of other artists’ material.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. For more information, contact (540) 373-4133 or music@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. To learn more about St. George’s concert series, visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts.

St. George Chamber Orchestra to Perform Free Concert

February 4, 2020 by St. George's Leave a Comment

The St. George Chamber Orchestra will perform a free concert on Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 pm at St. George’s Episcopal Church. The concert is part of the church’s Chamber Concert Series. Selections include works by Robert Fuchs and Johannes Brahms.

James Kazik, staff arranger at one of the premiere Washington D.C. service bands since 2001, will conduct the Chamber Orchestra. Kazik is a renowned composer and orchestrator, staff writer for Hal Leonard Corp, and the current composer-in-residence for the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic in Washington D.C.