Romanza Chamber Music Series: From Bach to Bernstein

Local musician Cliff Parrish will lead an eclectic program from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2022, as the final Chamber Music Noontime Concert of Romanza Festivale.

The program, From Bach to Bernstein,will feature Baroque music and French art songs as well music from Hollywood productions.

Parrish began his work as a church musician at age 13 and worked steadily in various denominations until November, when he retired from Trinity Parish in in St. Augustine.

Active in high school, college and community theater, he received the NJ Association of Community Theater awards for direction and for music direction. Parrish holds a degree in Music Education from Jacksonville University and a Master of Music degree in conducting from Westminster Choir College.

During the noon concert, Parrish will be joined by Tyler Channey (oboe), Tamara Seymour (violin) and Haley Longino Kirk (soprano).

Admission: Free

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022

Where: Ancient City Baptist Church is located at 27 Sevilla St. in historic downtown St. Augustine, FL 32084.

This event is part of the Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, an annual festival consisting of two weeks of historical, cultural and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. From April 29 to May 15, 2022, the nation's oldest city will be jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events and historical tours, live theater, art exhibits and much more. To find out more about the full two weeks of events,visit here.