"First Fridays at St. Mary's" is a series of monthly concerts featuring musicians from the Southeast Rochester Catholic Community, the Eastman School of Music, and the larger community. Every month at 7:30PM, we host a solo guest artist or ensemble to present a concert at St. Mary's Church.
The Diocese of Rochester has approved First Fridays to allow small audiences starting May 2021. No reservations will be required at this time, but we ask that you sign in at the door and follow safety protocols, including sanitizing your hands and social distancing based on your vaccination status.
Thank you for keeping our community safe and ensuring the continuation of live concerts!
Thank you for keeping our community safe and ensuring the continuation of live concerts!
Now Announcing the Fall 2021 Season
September 3
A light-hearted organ concert performed by Margaret-Mary Owens,
Associate Music Director of the Southeast Rochester Catholic Community
See below for the archived program. A recording of the concert is available upon request. Please contact me below.
October 1
A concert of English choral music sung by Voices under the direction of Professor William Weinert, Eastman School of Music.
Music includes:
William Byrd's Mass for 5 Voices
Motets by John Rutter, John Tavener, Edward MacDowell, Edward Bairstow, Charles Villiers Stanford, and others
Voices is a professional choir featuring some of the finest voices in the Rochester area. We are proud to be able to host their talent at St. Mary's. A collection will be taken up to support the Spring season of the First Friday concert series.
November 5
Publick Musick
Founded in 1995, and under the artistic leadership of violinist Boel Gidholm and cellist Christopher Haritatos since 2011, Publick Musick is a Rochester-based period-instrument ensemble that enriches the cultural landscape of Western New York by producing and presenting vibrant, historically informed performances of music from the 17th and 18th centuries and beyond. We hope you will join us in celebrating the wonderfully rich and varied musical treasures from this era!
December 3
Advent Lessons and Carols
A concert full of our most-loved carols to accompany readings from the Bible about the birth of Christ. Come listen to our community singers and musicians, sing along, and enjoy finding the spirit of Advent as we begin a new liturgical season.
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Want to see one of last season's concerts?
Of Fairytales, Myths, and Far-off Lands
Click here to view the concert
September 3
A light-hearted organ concert performed by Margaret-Mary Owens,
Associate Music Director of the Southeast Rochester Catholic Community
See below for the archived program. A recording of the concert is available upon request. Please contact me below.
October 1
A concert of English choral music sung by Voices under the direction of Professor William Weinert, Eastman School of Music.
Music includes:
William Byrd's Mass for 5 Voices
Motets by John Rutter, John Tavener, Edward MacDowell, Edward Bairstow, Charles Villiers Stanford, and others
Voices is a professional choir featuring some of the finest voices in the Rochester area. We are proud to be able to host their talent at St. Mary's. A collection will be taken up to support the Spring season of the First Friday concert series.
November 5
Publick Musick
Founded in 1995, and under the artistic leadership of violinist Boel Gidholm and cellist Christopher Haritatos since 2011, Publick Musick is a Rochester-based period-instrument ensemble that enriches the cultural landscape of Western New York by producing and presenting vibrant, historically informed performances of music from the 17th and 18th centuries and beyond. We hope you will join us in celebrating the wonderfully rich and varied musical treasures from this era!
December 3
Advent Lessons and Carols
A concert full of our most-loved carols to accompany readings from the Bible about the birth of Christ. Come listen to our community singers and musicians, sing along, and enjoy finding the spirit of Advent as we begin a new liturgical season.
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Want to see one of last season's concerts?
Of Fairytales, Myths, and Far-off Lands
Click here to view the concert
Event Parking Information
Street parking is free after 6pm. Free parking is available in the Excellus parking lot across from St. Mary's at the corner of Woodbury and St. Mary's Place (please say you're parking for the First Friday concert). The Court Street Parking Garage is available for a fee.
Street parking is free after 6pm. Free parking is available in the Excellus parking lot across from St. Mary's at the corner of Woodbury and St. Mary's Place (please say you're parking for the First Friday concert). The Court Street Parking Garage is available for a fee.
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| Archived Programs: Dec 2020 |
| Archived Programs: Nov 2020 |
| Archived Programs: Oct 2020 |
Donations are appreciated and used to make future seasons possible. Please select "First Fridays at St. Mary's" from the drop down menu to donate directly to our series.
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