Welcome to the Tuesday Musical Club |
The Tuesday Musical Club, founded in 1901 by Anna Hertzberg, holds the distinction of being the oldest musical club for women in Texas. We are nestled inside historic Brackenridge Park, adjacent to the Japanese Tea Garden. Our clubhouse, built in 1949, was designed by prominent architect Atlee Ayres. The exterior of the building features the busts of Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Mendelssohn, and Mozart. The Genius of Music, a bronze statue by Italian sculptor Pompeo Coppini, welcomes visitors to the Clubhouse.
TMC is devoted to the study, promotion, and performance of classical music. In 1923, the ladies of TMC began sponsoring an annual concert known as a Musical Tea; this soon evolved into the Artist Series. The Artist Series concluded with its centennial season, but our tradition of concerts and teas continues through our regular concert programs. We feature approximately 12 free programs each year during the October to May season. These programs, which are always on Tuesdays, consist of an afternoon concert program or music-focused educational lecture, followed by tea and sandwiches. All of our concerts are held at the Clubhouse and are open to the public. We invite you to join us and bring a friend! In addition, we are always happy to welcome new members to the Club. If you are a woman interested in membership, contact us at satuesdaymusicalclub@gmail.com. Listen to some of our Juniors on TPR's Classical Connections! Upcoming 2025 Programs & Events
January 14 at 1:30 p.m.: Tango demonstration. We had so much fun with member Judith Foster's tango-ing last year that we're doing it again! January 28 at 1:30 p.m.: William Westney performs "Well-loved Masterpieces," pieces by Mozart, Grieg, and Beethoven. Dr. Westney is a prize-winning pianist, educator, and bestselling author. He has given solo recitals on four continents, and his playing has been described by reviewers as “riveting” (N.Y. Post) and “refreshing” (Straits Times, Singapore). Newsweek magazine selected his CRI album of Leo Ornstein's works as one of its "Ten Best American Music Recordings" of the year. He is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Texas Tech University, where he was also the Eva Browning Artist-in-Residence for 42 years. February 22, starting at 9 a.m.: Our Junior Tuesday Musical Club Competition. Come and go as you can, and hear these wonderful young people who hold the future of classical music in their very talented hands. February 23 at 4 p.m.: Piano Duos in concert. February 25 at 1:30 p.m.: Repeat of the Piano Duos concert. March 4 at 1:30 p.m.: Junior TMC winners in concert. March 15, starting at 9 a.m., at the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, Trinity University: Our Young Artists Competition. This year the competition is in voice. This is another come-and-go opportunity, but you might want to stay all day! The finals of the competition will be held in the evening. March 16 at Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Place: Our Junior Tuesday Musical Club Centennial Gala. Followed by a reception at the Clubhouse. All programs are held at the Clubhouse unless otherwise noted.
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Tuesday Musical Club sponsors three outreach programs for the community
Artist SeriesSince 1923, the Artist Series of the Tuesday Musical Club has featured concerts by premier world-class artists, including Isaac Stern, Leonard Rose, Angelika Kirchschlager, Chanticleer, Joshua Bell, Nathan Gunn, and Lawrence Brownlee. The Centennial Season is now complete; stay tuned for future plans for the Artist Series. |
Junior TMCThe Junior Tuesday Musical Club gives young people in grades 1 - 12 an appreciation of the beauty of music. This season the Juniors met monthly on Saturdays at the TMC Clubhouse, from September through February. The group meets, performs and learns from one another. The Juniors’ annual competition took place on February 23, 2024; winners perform for TMC members during March meeting. |
Young Artists CompetitionSince 1956, a Young Artists Competition has been held each spring for serious college students of music who reside or study in Texas, with $10,000+ in cash prizes. The competition rotates among three disciplines: piano, voice, and strings. The 2025 competition, focusing on voice, will be held March 15, 2025. |
I grew up in San Antonio, and those years were filled with encouragement for me. Tuesday Musical Club is a focal point for dedicated musicians. When you are around others who share your interests, you become exposed to new perspectives, interpretations and technique. This experience expands your understanding and range of possibilities, and piques your curiosity. For me, TMC was a place that kept the flame of my musical interests burning, gave me the opportunity to meet other pianists, and provided me with a platform for performance. For those reasons it was an invaluable place for me growing up; I would not have pursued a career in music without it. - Daniel Anastasio, 2017 Artist Series Performer | What the Tuesday Musical Club is doing for San Antonio is extraordinary and I encourage any and all of you to support such institutions…support them boldly and aggressively. The arts are a subject that concerns all of us (because) truth, beauty and goodness are important to us. The world needs a great deal more beauty. - Paul Jacobs, Grammy Award Winner
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