Each year since 2001, First Presbyterian Church has hosted a series of high-quality cultural arts performances and presentations that are offered to the community free of charge. This series was originally called Sundays@Four, and it was the brainchild of Dr. Charles T. Gaines, then Minister of Music, and Robert P. Glick, Organist. The name FESTIVA was adopted in 2010 to expand the concept beyond events taking place specifically at 4:00 on Sundays. Childcare for preschool children is provided in the church’s nurseries, and a reception follows each event to afford guests the opportunity to visit with the artists in a relaxed setting. The FESTIVA arts series is funded by donations from individuals and grants from organizations that support the arts, such as the South Carolina Arts Commission, the Greenwood County Community Foundation, and the Greenwood Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
FIRST PRES. SANCTUARY | FREE &
OPEN TO PUBLIC
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 14, 2025
The Golden Age of the Trumpet: Music for Trumpet and Strings | 4 p.m.
Transport yourself to the Baroque era through the sound of period strings, harpsichord, and trumpets, all tuned to replicate music as it was heard in that time! Trumpeters Cody Beard, Robbie Collins, and Noa Miller appear with the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Ensemble in this line up of Italian, French, Czech, and Bohemian composers from the late 1600s to the late 1700s.
February 23, 2026
Pageantry of Keyboards | 4 p.m.
Stanley Colbert, Steven Skinner, and Tim Walters return to the keyboards at First Presbyterian Church for another rip-roaring keyboard extravaganza! Enjoy hearing your favorite sacred and popular melodies dazzle under the creativity of these artists!
December 14, 2025
Christmas @ First Pres | 4 p.m.
The Greenwood Festival Chorale collaborates with the choirs of First Presbyterian Church in "Angels We Have Heard on High." Join us with your family and friends for a moving performance fo holidays music.
March 15, 2026
Modern Choral Classics | 4 p.m.
In its annual concert honoring the diverse heritage of recent composers, the Greenwood Festival Chorale presents modern choral selections. Director Mr. Steven Skinner leads the chorale in its musical offerings to the community throughout the year. For auditions, contact steve@firstgreenwood.com.
WAYS TO SUPPORT FESTIVA
The Music Committee of First Presbyterian Church serves as the Steering Committee for the FESTIVA arts series. Since its inception,
FESTIVA has presented choral concerts, organ concerts, orchestral concerts, dance troupes, dramatic presentations, and comedians.
Would you consider becoming a season sponsor?
FESTIVA is a series of cultural arts events offered to the community free of charge. This series was founded in 2001 and is funded by donations from individuals and grants from organizations that support the arts. We invite you to continue your patronage or to become a new friend of FESTIVA.
Gifts received will be acknowledged in the next program. Thank you for your consideration.