Penn Street Arts

 

First Presbyterian Church, through the Penn Street Arts series, hosts several concerts annually. Penn Street Arts adds to the excellence of the music and arts in the Fort Worth community. Come hear the sounds of our distinguished adult, youth, and children's ensembles, as well as local, regional, and international groups renowned for excellence. The series also strives to offer the sights of various performing and visual artists. All concerts in this series are free and open to the public.

DUO ORGAN CONCERT: SEPTEMBER 27

On Friday, September 27, you're invited to an evening of virtuosic music for two organists at 7 p.m. in the First Pres Sanctuary. Hailed by Gramophone magazine as an organist possessing "rare virtuosity," Yuri McCoy and Bryan Anderson, winner of the 2023 Longwood Garden International Organ Competition, will showcase the sanctuary's two organ consoles with a special "four hands and four feet" duo organ concert. This event is free and open to the public.

Imagining Heaven: Readings from C.S. Lewis and Olivier Messiaen’s Easter organ cycle, Les Corps Glorieux. Eric Walls, organist  (Austin, TX)

Saturday, November 2, 4 p.m.

Advent Afternoon Organ Concert and Lunch Fellowship after the Noon Service

Wednesday, December 4,11,18 12:30 p.m. (30 minutes program after the noon service) - Sanctuary

               December 4                      Yunjung Lee, Wichita, KS
               December 11                    Emily Amos, Houston, TX
               December 18                    Noah Wynne-Morton, Evanston, IL                        
 
Lunch after the concert, 1 p.m. West Concourse
 

Christmas & Carol by Fort Worth Opera

Saturday, December 14, 2 p.m.

Audivi- Detroit’s Professional Vocal Ensemble Concert

Friday, January 24, 2025, 7 p.m.

Lent Afternoon Organ Concert and Lunch Fellowship after the Noon Service

 Wednesday, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2025 12:30 p.m. (30 minutes program after the noon service) - SANCTUARY

               March 12             Peggy Graff, Fort Worth, TX        
               March 19             Rebecca Sawyer, Fort Worth, TX              
               March 26             Dalaie Choi, Wilmington, DE
               April 2                  Josh Boyd, Dallas TX       
               April 9                  Ahreum Congdon, Fort Worth, TX
 
Lunch after the concert, 1 p.m. West Concourse
 

Cinema Concert: Joshua Stafford ( Columbus, OH)

May 2, 2025 7 p.m. (Co- sponsoring with Forth Worth American Guild of Organists)

Fort Worth American Guild of Organists Convention Organ Recital: Alcée Chriss

July 2, 2025 11 a.m.

 

The Patricia Organ

First Presbyterian Church is lucky to have as a part of its music ministry a prestigious organ. Read about the Patricia Organ here.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the series or are interested in bringing your group to perform at First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, please contact Ahreum Han Congdon, Music Director/Organist, at 817.335.1231.