First Friday Concert Series

Welcome to our 2025-2026 First Friday Concert Series at St. John’s! Established in 2007, this year marks our 18th First Friday season of sharing the joy of music with the community. First Friday is a ministry that enriches our community’s spiritual life through sacred music rooted in the liturgical feasts and seasons of the church. It brings joy, hope, and fellowship to all, with a special outreach to the elderly and home bound, ensuring everyone feels the light of Christ and a sense of belonging. All concerts begin at 12:00pm, on the first Fridays of each month, September through May, and are presented in the historic St. John’s sanctuary. Concerts are free and open to the public, followed by a luncheon with a suggested $10 donation. Complimentary parking is available on site.

September 5: Mann o Mann, German men’s choir
Andreas Baumann, director

October 3: Kesuma-Park Piano Duo 

November 7: Trinity University Handbell Ensemble
Stevie Berryman, director

December 5: UTSA Guitar Studio
Isaac Bustos and Alejandro Montiel, directors

February 6: Matthew Perez, tenor
Robert Mikulski, accompanist

March 6: TBA

April 3: Pergolesi, Stabat Mater 
Angela Malek, soprano; Crystal Jarrell Johnson, mezzo-soprano; Geoffrey Waite, organ

May 1: Basel Sarweh, cello
Geoffrey Waite, accompanist