Fall French Foray With Jacqueline Brand
Join us for concerts celebrating the elegance, passion, and playfulness of French music. Fall French Foray features a captivating program including Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Quartet in C minor, Claude Debussy’s Sonata for Cello and Piano, and Maurice Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Piano. We are delighted to welcome special guest artist violinist Jacqueline Brand, joining Vivienne Spy, piano; Scott Jessup, viola; and Barbara George, cello
Saturday November 15 7:30pm at Ao5 Gallery at the Arboretum 10000 Research Blvd Ste 118 Austin TX 78759
Sunday November 16 3:00pm Alamo Heights United Methodist Church 825 E Basse Rd San Antonio TX 78209
This concert is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jessica Gilliam-Valls, who changed lives with her music and teaching. Please consider a contribution to the Dr. Valls Young Musician Scholarship Fund.
Dr. Valls Young Musician Scholarship Fund
Dr. Jessica Gilliam Valls lived a full life of love, music, and joy — and she poured that joy into everyone she encountered.
Jessica’s musical and educational accomplishments were extraordinary. She earned her Bachelor of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory, her Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music, and her Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.
A gifted and versatile performer, she played with symphony orchestras around the world, including the Austin and San Antonio Symphonies, and served as principal bassist for the Orquestra da Rádio e Televisão Cultura in São Paulo, Brazil. She also performed with jazz, choral, tango, and bluegrass ensembles, bringing her boundless energy and musicianship to every genre she touched.
Jessica was a passionate and inspiring teacher. She served on the faculties of Southwestern University, Houston-Tillotson University, and the Girls’ School of Austin, and was a frequent guest artist at bass camps and workshops across the country. She singlehandedly built and directed the orchestra programs at Dripping Springs High School and Dripping Springs and Sycamore Springs Middle Schools.
Her leadership extended beyond the classroom as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Society of Bassists, where she left a lasting impact on students and colleagues around the world.
Jessica is survived by her beloved father, Max; sister, Eva; children, Felipe, Marina, and Simone; their father, Marcos; and her adored grandson, Sebastian.
I was lucky to have Jessica as my best friend since our days playing together in the UT String Project in high school. Her kindness, laughter, and generosity will never be forgotten.
To honor her legacy and continue her spirit of giving to young musicians, I am establishing the Dr. Valls Young Musician Scholarship Fund. Please consider a donation to help keep her light and love for music alive for generations to come.
-Barbara George
Romantic Reverie featuring The Pearl Trio
Wednesday February 12 7:30pm
Christ Episcopal Church
510 Belknap Pl San Antonio 78212
Friday February 14 7:30pm
Ao5 Gallery at the Arboretum
10000 Research Blvd Ste 118 Austin 78759
Sunday February 16 3:00pm
Alamo Heights United Methodist Church
825 E. Basse Road San Antonio 78209
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JAZZ MEETS CLASSICAL WITH CLARICE ASSAD Coming in JUNE!
Christ Episcopal Church
510 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
Monday, June 17, 2024
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Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place
San Antonio, TX, 78209
Tuesday, June 18. 2024
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Mon November 20, 2023
Alamo Heights United Methodist Church
825 E. Basse Road
San Antonio, TX 78209
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3:00 PM
Christ Episcopal Church
510 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
Monday, November 20, 2023
7:00 PM