Friends of Music & the Arts

10
Feb
7:30 PM

The Gesualdo Six

You are invited to the second Knoxville appearance of THE GESUALDO SIX, under the direction of Owain Park. While the six singers of Gesualdo Six are justly famed for their mastery of Renaissance music, they bring their trademarked choral refinement to all periods of choral music. Their concert on Tuesday, February 10th, would be a perfect Valentine gift to yourself and a favored one.

"I will declare Your name to My brethren; in the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You."

Since 1999, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension has been bringing wonderful music to our community through FOMA, Friends of Music and the Arts. We are pleased to continue the tradition again this year and hope to see you at some or all of the wonderful offerings coming soon.

It is a blessing to be able to present these offerings to our community. Bring a friend or friends and join us for a time of relaxation and enjoyment in the peaceful surroundings of the church. Thank you to all of you who contribute to FOMA and help make this possible. I hope to see you soon.
The Rev. Christopher Hogin
Priest-in-Charge

Friends of Music and the Arts

2025-2026 Season Schedule

30

Sep
7:30 pm
Organ Recital
James Garvey
Works of Dupré, Reubke, and others

26

Oct
5:30 pm
Procession for All Hallow's Eve
AScension Parish Choir

07

Dec
5:30 pm
Candlelight Service of Advent Lessons & Carols
Choirs of the ascension

04

Jan
6:00 pm
Festival Eucharist for the Epiphany
AScension Parish Choir

10

Feb
7:30 pm
The Gesualdo Six
Owain park, Director
Tickets: $25

19

Mar
7:30 pm
Chamber Music Concert
Music of Mendelssohn, Shaw, & others
Zofia Glashauser, violin; Edward Pulgar, violin; Josh Ulrich, viola; Sarah Senn, cello

26

Apr
5:00 pm
Mass in Minor, K. 427
by W.A. Mozart
Choirs of Westminster Presbyterian and Church of the Ascension, with orchestra at Westminster Presbyterian Church; Edie Johnson, conductor

12

May
7:30 pm
The Leach/Wallace Trumpet/Organ Duo
Music for Trumpet and organ
James Leach, trumpet; Abraham Wallace, organ

Supporting FOMA

Friends of Music and the Arts (FOMA) are benefactors of sacred music and the associated arts at Church of the Ascension. Friends enjoy early notice of upcoming events, reserved tickets (at the level of Contributing Friend and above) with preferred seating (at the level of Sustaining Friend and above), and invitations to periodic social events (at the level of Patron Friend).
  • Friend
    Up to $74
  • Good Friend
    $75 to $149
  • Contributing Friend
    $150 to $349
    ( 2 tickets to the annual featured event)
  • Sustaining Friend
    $350 to $749
    ( 2 tickets to the annual featured event + preferred seating)
  • Patron Friend
    $750 or more
    ( 4 tickets to the annual featured event + preferred seating)
When you are ordering, please consider including a donation to Friends of Music and the Arts. Either way, you will help assure us of a bright future for fine church music and religious arts at the Church of the Ascension. Please make checks payable to Friends of Music and the Arts.
For More Info, CALL Ascension at (865) 588-0589

Special Thanks

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who supports Friends of Music & the Arts at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. Your leadership, generosity, and enthusiasm make these programs possible, from the dedicated volunteers who plan each event to the patrons and ticket buyers who fill our concerts with energy and appreciation. Every gift of time, talent, and attendance helps us share exceptional music with our community, nurture local artists, and continue offering performances that inspire and uplift. Thank you for being an essential part of this ministry and for helping the arts flourish at Ascension.
Jim Garvey
Director of Music