Select Sundays, Sep 2026 – Apr 2027
St. Francis In-The-Fields SFZ Concert Series
St. Francis In-The-Fields Episcopal Church
Since 2017, St. Francis In-The-Fields Episcopal Church has presented the SFORZANDO Concert Series, welcoming accomplished Indiana musicians and touring artists from across the country to perform in the church nave. Programs have ranged from Renaissance motets to 21st-century jazz. Past performers include Chanticleer, Echoing Air, VOCE, Hot Horns, Trio Pastorale, Catacoustic Consort, The Archibald Quartet and Josefien Stoppelenburg.
The 2026–2027 season continues that range with solo saxophone, tango and jazz, classical guitar, Christmas brass music, solo piano and early music.
Quick Facts
- The 2026–2027 season includes six programs from September through April.
- Concerts begin at 4:00 p.m. on select Sundays. The Indiana Brass Christmas concert date is to be announced.
- Most concerts are free to the public. Suggested donations are $15 per person or $30 per family.
Event Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Select Sundays, September 13, 2026–April 25, 2027 · 4:00 PM · Indiana Brass Christmas concert date to be announced |
| Location | St. Francis In-The-Fields Episcopal Church, 1525 Mulberry Street |
| Admission | Most concerts are free · Suggested donation of $15 per person or $30 per family |
| Setting | Indoors in the church nave |
| Reception | Following each concert in the church’s gathering space |
2026–2027 Lineup
| Date | Artist | Program |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM | Phil Pierick, saxophone | Chicago Bagatelles Project |
| October 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM | Becky Archibald and Friends | Wango Tzango Sfortzango! |
| November 1, 2026 · 4:00 PM | Alec Holcomb | A Panorama of Classical Guitar Music |
| Date to be announced | The Indiana Brass | 27th Annual Christmas Brass Concert |
| February 21, 2027 · 4:00 PM | Haewon Yang | Femmes de légende: A Celebration of Four Women Composers |
| April 25, 2027 · 4:00 PM | Black Tulip | Tulipmania: Music, Art, Politics & Society in the Dutch Golden Age |
Concert details
Phil Pierick: Chicago Bagatelles Project
Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Saxophonist Phil Pierick opens the season with the Chicago Bagatelles Project, a program of solo saxophone music ranging from Bach to contemporary works.
Becky Archibald and Friends: Wango Tzango Sfortzango!
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Composer and pianist Becky Archibald performs original violin-and-piano tangos with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra violinist Bryson Karrer. The program also includes jazz trios performed with a small combo and celebrates Archibald’s album Tango for Disobedient Beasts.
Alec Holcomb: A Panorama of Classical Guitar Music
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Classical guitarist Alec Holcomb presents a program spanning familiar works, overlooked selections and less frequently performed pieces from the guitar repertoire. The program includes music adapted from other instruments as well as works composed specifically for guitar.
The Indiana Brass: 27th Annual Christmas Brass Concert
Date to be announced
The Indiana Brass returns for the 27th Annual Christmas Brass Concert, a family holiday program featuring seasonal music.
Haewon Yang: Femmes de légende
Sunday, February 21, 2027 · 4:00 PM
Pianist Haewon Yang presents Femmes de légende: A Celebration of Four Women Composers. The solo recital features works by Florence Price, Clara Schumann, Mel Bonis and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, with brief introductions to the composers and their music.
Black Tulip: Tulipmania
Sunday, April 25, 2027 · 4:00 PM
Black Tulip closes the season with Tulipmania: Music, Art, Politics & Society in the Dutch Golden Age. The program explores the cultural and political setting of the Netherlands during the 17th and early 18th centuries through music by Jacob van Eyck, Constantijn Huygens, Ferrabosco, Johannes Schenck and Buxtehude, along with Dutch folk songs.
About the SFORZANDO Concert Series
The name SFORZANDO comes from an Italian musical term indicating strong emphasis. Its abbreviation, SFZ, is also a nod to St. Francis and Zionsville.
Official site
For concert updates and the date of the Indiana Brass Christmas concert, visit the official SFORZANDO Concert Series page.
Common questions about St. Francis In-The-Fields SFZ Concert Series
- When is the SFORZANDO Concert Series?
- The 2026–2027 SFORZANDO Concert Series begins September 13, 2026, and continues through April 25, 2027. Dated concerts begin at 4:00 p.m. The date for the Indiana Brass Christmas concert will be announced.
- Where are SFORZANDO concerts held?
- Concerts are presented in the nave at St. Francis In-The-Fields Episcopal Church, 1525 Mulberry Street in Zionsville.
- Are SFORZANDO Concert Series performances free?
- Most concerts are free to the public. Suggested donations are $15 per person or $30 per family. Check the official concert series page for information about a specific performance.
- Is there a reception after SFORZANDO concerts?
- Yes. Each concert concludes with a reception in the church’s gathering space, where guests can meet the performers.
- What types of music are included in the SFORZANDO Concert Series?
- The 2026–2027 schedule includes solo saxophone, tango and jazz, classical guitar, Christmas brass music, solo piano and early music from the Dutch Golden Age.