Music

For 23 years, Arna Bontemps African American Museum & Cultural Arts Center (ABAAM) has presented and created cultural programs to bring enrichment, education and entertainment for the literary, performing and visual arts to youth, children, and adult audiences. Each year, ABAAM has presented a free outdoor concert suitable for families of all ages. Attendees come from all over the State of Louisiana and neighboring Mississippi and Texas to experience this dynamic cultural event.

When was the last time you heard master composers like Hassler, Mozart, Bruckner, Schubert, Faure', and Rutter on the same program?!? On Tuesday evening, March 12, 2019, the Red River Chorale, will present a concert featuring these musicians--and more. Most early composers were inspired to write liturgical works, including music for the service of the mass. "Inspired by Liturgy" will present all of the components of the sung mass, with each movement chosen from the great work of a different major composer.

Join Rapides Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of rare and beautiful music at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in downtown Alexandria. Cenla's own professional orchestra will perform music by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Poulenc, and Wagner.

Ticket Pricing:
- Adult - $25
- Senior (65+) - $15
- Student - $10
- Family (2 adults and up to 4 children/students) - $50

"Lessons and Love" is the annual concert of sacred Christmas music presented by the Red River Chorale, the area's only adult auditioned chorus. Within the format of the English service of Lessons and Carols, the Chorale will perform over twenty beautiful sacred selections, accompanied by the cathedral's magnificent pipe organ and a string ensemble. The beautiful sanctuary of the cathedral will be enveloped in growing candlelight, leading to a stunning conclusion of light and song.

Join the Arts Council of Central Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 7 to 9:30 PM at the Hurst Loft on Washington Street for a great evening of gypsy jazz featuring the Russell Welch Hot Quartet.

Start your holiday season in spectacular fashion with the Rapides Symphony Orchestra and the Louisiana College Chorale on Sunday, December 2 at Louisiana College’s Guinn Auditorium. It will be a concert filled with holiday favorites that the whole family can enjoy. Tickets are only $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Visit rapidessymphony.org to get your tickets today!

"Literature and Love" is a concert celebrating expressions of different kinds of love--love of country, love of nature, romantic love, and love of God. It presents fine poetry of such literary masters as William Shakespeare and Robert Frost set to music by recognized composers. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. They can be purchased from any Red River Chorale singer or board member, redriverchorale.com, ticket-central.org, Red River Music, and at the door,

Join us for an exciting night of music featuring Guest Artist and percussionist, Gregory Lyons. The concert will feature music from Don Juan, Billy the Kid, and Dreammachine. Tickets can be purchased at rapidessymphony.org or at the box office from one hour before the show.

A pre-concert discussion with our maestro, Dr. Joshua Zona, will begin at 6:45 in the Coughlin-Saunders lobby.

Ready to get FUNKY?

Mark your calendars for the FUNKIEST festival in Central Louisiana. The 4th Annual Funktoberfest will be held on October 6, 2018.

Come out and enjoy Stromy the Band!

Vendors will be on site, rain site is Convention Hall