Enjoy pieces performed by the FUMC Chancel Choir and a specially commissioned work to commemorate the 150th anniversary the of church by FUMC organist Aaron Shows. 

The First UMC choirs and instrumental ensembles team up for this annual celebration of seasonal music. Carols old and new will be performed by the Chancel Choir, handbells, pipe organ, piano ensembles and more. Enjoy a few “Sing-Alongs” for the whole audience! 

Exceptional musicians from the LA Phil and pianist Junko Ueno Garrett will perform Martinu’s innovative Trio, Popper’s beautiful Requiem, and conclude with Dvorak’s celebrated Quartet No. 2.

Pianist and Third@First’s artistic coordinator, Junko Ueno Garrett will perform music by Granadas, Alveniz, de Falla and Lecuona. Come learn about and enjoy Spain’s rich music history.

Come join us for a program of Irish music. We will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish band “Sligo Rags”. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Green attire!

Intimate and meditative, three unaccompanied Bach Cello Suites will be played by three LA leading cellists to observe the holy weekend. 

Pasadena Youth Symphony, Vocal Ensembles from California School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley, and Chamber Music Groups from Pasadena Conservatory of Music. 

Come enjoy Pasadena’s talented youth musicians in this showcase of music!

Supported by Pasadena Symphony Education Department.

Organist, Aaron Shows will take us to the movies with a performance of classic movie themes and provide an improvised soundtrack to a classic silent film. This is a must-attend event for movie lovers.