As the iconic 1964 holiday hit from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer reminds us each year, ‘Silver and gold, silver and gold, everyone wishes for silver and gold … ’

But how about adding a little brass to your Christmas this year?! From a fantastic suite of Christmas Crackers to classics such as Carol of the Bells and The Holly and the Ivy, you will want to mark your calendars for this special Christmas event with Tyler’s very own Rose City Brass Quintet. 

Rose City Brass Quintet
Jeremy McBain, trumpet
Micah Bell, trumpet
Katie McBain, horn
Heather Mensch, trombone
Tom Mensch, trombone

Free admission, no tickets required.

Recipient of the Distinguished Gold Medal at the 2023 Virtuoso Artists Festival hosted by the Seattle International Piano Festival and First Prize in the 2022 International Clara Schumann Competition, consonari was founded in 2019 by violinist Anna Larson and pianist Kaden Larson. They are passionate about a vast array of repertoire from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, especially of lesser-known and under-represented composers.

At the heart of the program stands Mythes by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski, consisting of three brief tone poems inspired by Greek mythology. The musical storytelling continues with alluring pieces by Rebecca Clarke, Sergei Prokofiev and Florence Price, concluding with American composer George Gianopoulos’ City Vignettes.

consonari
Anna Larson, violin
Kaden Larson, piano

Free admission, no tickets required.

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.

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.

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.

Don’t Miss the Fall Festival!

Don’t miss our annual Fall Festival set for 4-6 p.m., Oct. 29, in the Fellowship Hall.

The event is free to the public and the public is welcome to attend. You do not have to be a member of the congregation to attend.

Join in on the fun by playing the numerous games set up, bounce in the bouncy house and enjoy snacks and of course, there will be CANDY, CANDY, and more CANDY!

Dress in your best costume. The event is open to children up to 18 years of age.

If you need more information, contact Rev. McLean at bmclean@fpctyler.com.

We hope to see you there!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.