Dr. Fred Couts generously supported Second Presbyterian Church and established the Fred A. and Leota Couts Music Endowment Fund to enrich the church’s music ministry. The Couts Music Series receives additional funding from individual donations. Donations can be mailed to Second Presbyterian Church marked to the attention of the Couts Music Series. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to sustain this free series for the community.

– Spring 2023 Season –

An Afternoon with the American Songbook – Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 4:00pm 

Join American soprano, Andrea Ross and Second Church’s Minister of Music, Spencer Smith for a cabaret style show with the music of Broadway and the American Songbook. Andrea Ross is a recent winner of the American Traditions Vocal Competition and has performed with orchestras around the world. Her clear, crystalline voice caught the attention of Andrew Lloyd Weber, who was a mentor for several years. Joined with pianist Spencer Smith, this is an event you won’t want to miss!  For more information on Andrea, visit www.andreaross.com. 

Be Still My Soul: Lenten Meditations – Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 4:00 pm 

The Music Ministry of Second Presbyterian Church and The Second Church Chorale invite you to “Be Still My Soul: Lenten Meditations” to start the Lenten season with beautiful music for choral consort, chorus, organ, and more. This concert will feature the music of Josquin des Prez, Victoria, F. Melius Christiansen, Undine Smith Moore, and others woven into a beautiful tapestry of sound.

The Kingsbury Ensemble: The Oboe in Baroque Italy – Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 4:00 pm 

Join us for a reprise performance of The Kingsbury Ensemble’s concert “The Oboe in Baroque Italy”. This concert will feature Minneapolis based oboist, Curtis Foster and led by Maryse Carlin at the harpsichord. This concert paired with the beautiful architecture and acoustics of the sanctuary of Second Presbyterian Church will be beautiful!  For more information on the Kingsbury Ensemble, visit www.kingsburyensemble.net. 

The Wee Heavies – Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 4:00 pm 

The Wee Heavies are an a cappella vocal band that sings primarily folk music from Scotland, Ireland and America. This St. Louis based ensemble combines tradition with innovation and weaves together a unique take on the songs they sing. The Wee Heavies create a sound rich in harmony with unexpected twists and an energy that has their audiences clapping, stomping and singing along. This will be a fun way to close out the Spring 2023 Couts Music Series!   For more information on The Wee Heavies, go to www.theweeheavies.com

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