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Jazz & Poetry

Grace Church offers poetry readings and jazz concerts from time to time, including a “Jazz on the Lawn” series every summer. Sometimes musicians a poets perform together—an electric combination, where the readers’ voice becomes an instrument, and the instrument a poetic voice, all in an atmosphere of improvisation. See the News & Events section (This Week and Upcoming Events) for information on scheduled performances and readings.

Bach Festival

The Bach Festival has been held every year in July since 1993. Five recitals featuring superb musicians filled the church with classical music lovers. The Bach Festival is now organized and directed by organist/choir director Francine Maté and was originally created by former organist/choir director Larry Molinaro.

Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events page, beginning in May each year, for information about the upcoming festival. We suggest a donation of $20.00 for each recital. Here’s a 2009 festival retrospective (PDF) that includes excerpts from Washington Post reviews.