Music @ AkronFCC
The 2026–2027 Music@AkronFCC Concert Season is here! We’re thrilled to welcome you to another exciting season of music, featuring eight amazing musical opportunities that showcase a wide variety of performers, styles, and sounds. Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or simply looking for something beautiful, inspiring, and engaging to experience in our community, we hope you’ll join us throughout the season. Each concert is an opportunity to gather together, enjoy exceptional music, and celebrate the vibrant arts and culture scene here in Akron.
Music@AkronFCC is made possible through your generous donations and support. Your contributions help us bring talented musicians and performers to our community while keeping these musical experiences accessible to everyone. As you enjoy this season’s concerts, please consider how you can help support Music@AkronFCC and the arts in Akron. Every gift, large or small, helps us continue creating opportunities for music, connection, and community. We can’t wait to share this season with you!
Video Game Jazz Band
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Photo credit: Ricardo Zárraga.
Valerie Thorson, organ
Former AkronFCC organist and choir director Valerie Thorson gives a concert in our Meetinghouse in celebration of the 20th anniversary of our organ’s restoration! Local composer Nancy Daley has written a piece specifically for this event that will open the concert. Reception to follow. Thorson is joined by George Pope, flute, and Dave Aberth, baritone.
This concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken to support the Music@AkronFCC Concert Series.
Max Johnson Trio
Double bassist and composer Max Johnson, described as “an intrepid composer, architect of sound and beast of the bass…” (Brad Cohan, NYC Jazz Record) is one of the most prolific music makers in the jazz, bluegrass, improvised music, and contemporary classical worlds. Johnson has released 20 albums, performed over three thousand concerts internationally, and has composed commissions, been featured on over seventy albums, and can be heard in Spike Lee’s Academy Award winning film, “The BlacKkKlansman”.
This concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken to support the Music@AkronFCC Concert Series.
'Tis the Season
Ring in the holidays with music, tradition, and joy! Under the artistic direction of faculty members Dr. T.J. Harper and Dr. Christopher Blaha, the UA School of Performing Art’s Choir and Brass students are set to inspire guests with the 10th annual ’Tis the Season concert.
This concert is free and open to the public; no RSVP required. A freewill offering will be taken to support the UA School of Performing Arts.
Cleveland Repertory Orchestra
The Cleveland Repertory Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Salvaggio, presents its first concert outside of the greater Cleveland area. Works include Jennifer Higdon’s Harp Concerto with harpist Juan Riveros, and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8
This concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken to support the Music@AkronFCC Concert Series.
Jonas Khalil, guitar
Concert date and time to be determined.
CLE Concierto
CLE Concierto presents a lively concert from 18th-century Scotland, where the elegance of Baroque music met the rhythmic vitality of traditional folk tunes.
This concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken to support the Music@AkronFCC Concert Series.
Summit Choral Society
The Summity Choral Society presents a double feature concert on May 1, 2027! First at 4pm is the Children’s Choir followed by the Metropolitan Chorus at 7pm.
Those in the AkronFCC Congregation are able to attend this concert for free. Contact events@akronfcc.org for more information on how to reserve your free ticket.