Music Events

Come celebrate Christmas with the FPU Music Department at their December performances.

The San Joaquin Chorale

• Saturday, December 1
  7:30 p.m.
  First Mennonite Church
  1208 L Street
  Reedley
  and
  Sunday, December 2
  7:30 p.m.
  First Congregational Church
  2131 N. Van Ness Boulevard
  Fresno
  The San Joaquin Chorale, under the direction of Roy Klassen, offer two opportunities to enjoy their Christmas program. The first concert in Reedley has no charge for admission. At the second concert in Fresno, admission is payable at the door: $10 general, $5 seniors and students. The concerts will include the premier of Kevin Memley’s new choral work “The Prayer of St. Francis.”

Pacific Bronze

• Sunday, December 2
  6:00 p.m.
  North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church
  5724 N. Fresno Street
  Fresno
  and
  Thursday, December 6
  7:30 p.m.
  FPU's Ashley Auditorium
  FPU’s fine handbell choir under the direction of Elizabeth Gonzales, will present two concerts. There is no charge for admission at either concert.

Musica Pacifica Baroque Orchestra

• Wednesday, December 5
  7:30 p.m.
  FPU’s Seminary Chapel
  Dieter Wulfhorst is the director of this orchestra. The concert is free.

FPU Jazz Band and Crosswind

• Frdiay, December 7
  7:30 p.m.
  Butler Church
  4884 E. Butler Avenue
  Fresno
  These groups will collaborate in presenting “Let Heaven and Nature Swing.” You won’t want to miss this holiday musical event. Admission is free. Wayne Huber and Milt Friesen are the directors.

Women's Chorale and Men's Chorus

• Saturday, December 8
  7:30 p.m.
  Butler Church
  4884 E. Butler Avenue
  Fresno
  Come enjoy the choral harmonies of these choruses in concert. Zachary Durlam conducts. The concert is free.

FPU Calendar

The following are important dates for the university community.

• December 7 - Last day of classes
• December 10 - 13 - Finals
• December 15 - Commencement
• December 21 - January 1 - University closed for Christmas and New Year's holidays