First United Methodist Church presents Third@First: Observance Through Music. Intimate and meditative, three unaccompanied Bach Cello Suites will be played by three LA leading cellists to observe the holy weekend.
First United Methodist Church’s Third@First concert series presents a special program of Irish music in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy a lively performance by the Irish band Sligo Rags and don’t forget to wear your favorite green attire!
Sing America Part One: I, Too features two powerful beautiful large-scale works by Black American composers Florence Price and Margaret Bonds and a new piece, Wayfaring Stranger, composed by Jen Wang for the Pasadena Chorale in 2024.
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.
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!
Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus rings in the holidays with its annual winter concert “Celebrating Joy,” with back-to-back performances in Playhouse Village. On Saturday, December 7, the Apprentice Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Chorale will perform at First United Methodist Church, delivering an inspiring evening of festive music. The celebration continues on Sunday, December 8, at Pasadena […]
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.
First United Methodist Church presents the Third@First Concert, featuring two-time Grammy Award winner Forrest Robinson. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Robinson will showcase his extraordinary talent in this special performance on the Colorado Patio.
First United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that this year's summer musical will be "Honk!"—a tale of acceptance and love based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, "The Ugly Duckling." They are excited to share this much-loved story with the FUMC and greater Pasadena community. Dinner will be offered before each performance, served […]
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.
First United Methodist Church is proud to host the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles for this special concert. With over 40 years of history, the Chorus has established an international reputation for musical excellence while maintaining a strong commitment to serving the Los Angeles community. As a leading organization within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]
Join First United Methodist Church for a special program of Irish music. The FUMC sanctuary will be decorated with green as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish band “Sligo Rags.”
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