Community Arts

Amadeus Concerts is in residence at St. Francis Great Falls! For over 40 years, Amadeus has been inspiring audiences in the greater Washington, DC area. Based in Great Falls, VA, Amadeus presents up-close performances by amazing musicians and educational events in the surrounding community.

Offering a wide range of vibrant entertainment, events, and classes to the Northern Virginia and Washington DC areas.

The Difficult Run Jazz Band is an 18-piece big band formed in 1981 that plays a variety of music genres for corporate events, dances, and concerts. Their usual Saturday morning rehearsals at St. Francis are open to the public.

Established in 2003, Great Falls Studios (GFS) is an organization of around 70 independent artists working in Great Falls, Virginia--a unique and diverse group of painters, potters, photographers, jewelry makers, fiber artists, sculptors, and others representing a variety of media. 

At Paragon Philharmonia, our commitment to community impact is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to contribute to the vibrant life of St. Francis Episcopal Church by performing at community events and bringing the joy of music to those we serve.

The mission of Words&Music, Inc. is to present exceptional performances of both traditional and newly commissioned compositions in the vocal chamber music repertoire. We aim to bring beautiful music to the forefront while giving equal attention to the wonderful poetry and prose that inspire each work. Our efforts include both educational and performance initiatives throughout our community.