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Faith Quashie in Concert at St. George’s

February 10, 2025 by Stephanie Dolezal Leave a Comment

St. George’s Episcopal Church will offer a free concert on Sunday, February 16 at 3 pm, featuring Faith Quashie.

Faith Quashie is a two-time DownBeat Award winning jazz vocalist. She will be accompanied by the St. George’s Jazz Ensemble. The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. All donations will benefit the Absolom Jones Fund which supports Episcopal HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities.)

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.

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.

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.

Harry Wilson in Concert

March 9, 2023 by St. George's 1 Comment

St. George’s Episcopal Church will offer a free concert by local vibraphonist Harry Wilson with the St. George Jazz Ensemble, on Sunday, March 19 at 3 pm. The concert is part of the church’s Chamber Concert Series and features a program of Jazz Standards.

Harry Wilson is a jazz musician and has been a fixture in the Fredericksburg, VA jazz scene for the last 30 years and is still going strong. He brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the jazz world as the bandleader of the Harry Wilson Quartet. He has recorded and played with the Sun Ra Arkestra and played in just about every club and restaurant in the DC Metro area. Harry’s vibraphone playing forges a recognizable sound that can be enjoyed by even a novice looking to find their way into the genre.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. Masks are not required but recommended.

Free Jazz Concert at St. George’s

November 10, 2022 by St. George's Leave a Comment

St. George’s Episcopal Church will offer a free Chamber Concert on Sunday, November 20 at 3 pm. The concert is part of the church’s Chamber Concert Series and features The St. George’s Voices.

The St. George Voices offer a diverse mix of acapella and vocal jazz for an afternoon of music you won’t want to miss. The concert includes works by Orlandus Lassus, Matt Harris, and Duke Ellington.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. Masks are not required but recommended.

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

Free Jazz Concert at St. George’s

February 7, 2022 by St. George's Leave a Comment

The St. George Voices and the St. George Jazz Ensemble will perform a free concert at St. George’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, February 20 at 3 pm. The concert is part of the church’s Chamber Concert Series and features St. George’s musicians.

This afternoon concert features well-known hits by Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini, Peter Eldridge, and more. Jazz arrangements of pieces by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Burton Lane, and Frank Loesser round out this eclectic blend of vocal and instrumental jazz.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. Masks are required for all over the age of 2 – vaccinated and unvaccinated. Seating will be staggered to observe social distancing.

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.