St. Louis classical calendar for the week of July 18, 2016

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The Compton Heights Concert Band presents free Musical Mondays concerts featuring marches, show tunes and classical favorites at Mondays at 7:30 p.m. through August 8. The guest performer this week (July 18) is St. Louis Symphony trombonist Jonathan Reycraft, who will perform Rimski-Korsakov's Trombone Concerto. The concert takes place in Tower Grove Park at the historic Henry Shaw Bandstand. For more information: chband.org.

The Compton Heights Concert Band presents free Sunday Serenades concerts featuring marches, show tunes and classical favorites on Sundays at 7:30 PM through August 7. The guest performer this week (July 24) is soprano and Winter Opera founder Gina Galati. The concerts takes place in Francis Park at Donovan and Eichelberger on the Compton Heights Band's "Carol Joy Brooks Memorial" Stage. For more information: chband.org.

The Gateway Festival Orchestra

The Gateway Festival Orchestra presents Music for the Royals, a free concert on Sunday, July 24, at 7:30 PM. "Enjoy a free live concert by a fifty-piece professional orchestra. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for relaxing on the grass in beautiful Brookings Quadrangle on the campus of Washington University. Parking is free and plentiful. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is available for purchase, and children receive an attendance prize." The program includes music by Handel Mozart, Beethoven and Rodgers and Hammerstein. The concert takes place at the Brookings Quadrangle on the Washington University campus. For more information: www.gatewayfestivalorchestra.org.

The University City Summer Band presents a concert on Tuesday, July 19, at 7 p.m. "Concerts last about 80 minutes, and include a short intermission. Seating is on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket as available seating is limited. Bring your children! Bring a picnic!" The concert takes place in Heman Park, 1028 Midland in University City. For more information: ucsummerband.org.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of December 21, 2015

The Bach Society at Powell Hall

The Bach Society of St. Louis presents a Christmas Candlelight Concert on Wednesday, December 23, at 7:30 PM. “World-renowned soprano Christine Brewer joins the Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra to sing 'The Announcement of Christ's Birth' from Handel's Messiah and 'O Holy Night”' The St. Louis Children's Choirs join in for the candlelight procession and seasonal carols. A St. Louis favorite for decades, this concert creates the perfect holiday family tradition. Last year's concert was a sell-out so be sure to reserve your tickets today!” The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: www.bachsociety.org.

The Compton Heights Concert Band presents a Holiday Pops Spectacular on Monday, December 21 at 7:30 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. "A family friendly program includes holiday favorites such as Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, Christmas carols, sacred classics such as O Holy Night, and the much anticipated Hallelujah Chorus Finale from Handel's Messiah, a rousing audience sing-along featuring the Band, Hugh Smith, Gina Galati, Soprano, and Robert Ellison, Baritone and a combined chorus of 115 voices from the Gospel Symphonic Choir, Jennings High School Choir, Dello Thedford, Director; and the East Central College Choir, Dr. Timothy Sexton, Director." For more information: chband.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Leah Stevens (flute) and Anthea Hallett-Ybarra (bassoon) in a program of Christmas music and other classics on Tuesday, December 22 at 5:30 p.m. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a Christmas concert by tenor and pianist Jon Garrett and soprano Rebecca Drury on Tuesday, December 22 at 8 p.m. "Songs will include cherished hymns and carols, familiar tunes in unique medleys, Jon's signature piano arrangements, caroling fun for all, and a few cameo appearances by friends, including tenor Phil Touchette." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.