From New Orleans jazz to the Great American Songbook and everything in between, the Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Concert Series returns to Coral Gables for concerts at 7:30 p.m. every other Thursday—June 13 through Aug. 22 in its 39th year.
In the historic, Spanish-revival style setting of Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, concertgoers have the unique opportunity to not only hear music by incredible classical and jazz musicians. Attendees also learn more about the music and each artist’s journey with music.
Since 1985, the Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Concert Series has been attended by more than 70,000 concertgoers. According to CAP's executive and artistic director Mark Hart.
“The Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Concert Series is a rare opportunity to hear world-renowned artists in the intimate and beautiful Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ,” says Shelly Berg, Dean of the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music at the University of Miami.
ARTIST ROSTER – CAP 2024 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
JUNE 13 – HOT FIDDLE
The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2024 Summer Concert Series begins with Hot Fiddle, virtuoso violinist Ashley Liberty and brilliant pianist Daniel Strange. Hot Fiddle is an epic genre-busting ride – from classical and jazz, to fiddle and rock!
JUNE 27 – JENNIFER MARASTI
New World Symphony Percussion Fellow Jennifer Marasti brings with the marimba an incredible journey of reimagined classics.
JULY 11 – PETER & WILL ANDERSON TRIO
Two of the most extraordinary jazz saxophone players today. With pianist Rossano Sortiello, the Anderson twin brothers bring a stunning evening of classic jazz.
Quincy Jones has said about the pair: “You dudes are the future. You have made my soul smile!”
JULY 25 – BOKYUNG BYUN
Korean guitarist, Bokyung Byun holds the distinction as first female winner of the prestigious JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. One of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation, Bokyung delivers an intimate evening of incredible beauty. Classical Guitar Magazine called her “Confident and quite extraordinary.
AUGUST 8 – DOREEN KETCHENS
She’s the Clarinet Queen of New Orleans! From CBS Sunday Morning with Ted Koppel to the Kennedy Center, Doreen Ketchens comes to Miami this summer. A vibrant evening of Dixieland – with clarinet, Sousaphone, vocals, and drums.
AUGUST 22 – LUCY YEGHIAZARYAN
The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2024 Summer Concert Series concludes with Lucy Yeghiazaryan. This Armenian-American jazz vocalist is a leading voice in American, straight-ahead jazz. Concert goers experience the deliciously rich sound that Lucy brings to the Great American Songbook.
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: Community Arts Program Summer Series
WHEN: Every other Thursday through Aug. 22
COST: General Admission Ticket: $35 advance; $40 at the door, Individual Patron Ticket: $50 advance; $55 at the door, Includes reserved, general seating within rows 1 through 9, PPatron Series: $270 for all six concerts, includes reserved, general seating within rows 1 through 9; Patron Mini-Series: $190 for four concerts of one’s choice, includes reserved, general seating within rows 1 through 9
Order tickets by calling 305.448.7421, ext. 120 or at CommunityArtsProgram.org.
Free Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Master Classes & Jam Sessions
Free CAP Summer Master Classes & Jam Sessions by the following CAP Summer Concert Series artists are on the Friday morning (10:00 a.m. to noon) following their concert: Jennifer Marasti, Peter & Will Anderson, Bokyung Byun, and Doreen Ketchens. All are invited to attend.
