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 2024 Programs & Events October 15 at 1:30 p.m.: After a long, hot summer, it is time for us to enjoy the onset of fall and all that means at TMC. Join us as we welcome our new season and especially our new members! Come, too, and partake of some special music from Elena Portnaya, one of our current members—her “welcome back” gift to all of us. October 29 at 1:30 p.m.: Our annual celebration of the lives of our members who have passed on during the last year. There will be music, of course, and short tributes to all, a time for us to share our memories and stories of these unforgettable persons. Truly a meaningful and touching program reminding us of the joy that we have shared with so many as a part of this organization. November 10 (Sunday) at 3:00 p.m.: We are proud to celebrate the creation of the Junior Tuesday Musical Club 100 years ago this year. The JTMC has been the inspirational start of hundreds of young people's love of music and has fostered dozens of professional careers from teachers to performers. Now four alumni are returning to the Clubhouse, where they will perform favorite selections from their prolific repertoires. This festive occasion offers tea and cookies, and a chance to visit with music loving members of the community and, of course, the performers themselves. November 19 at 1:30 p.m.: New to the Club is Lux Musicae, a chamber ensemble group whose interest is the presentation of productions that integrate music, dance, theatre and the visual arts. They will share with us how and why the music was created in the minds of the composers. Join us and enjoy a “new” approach to this type of music. December 3 at 1:30 p.m.: It’s time again for our Holiday Celebration! This meeting helps us welcome and prepare for the “most wonderful time of the year” with performances by our TMC Choir and Strings, music of the season, holiday décor, special treats and the excitement that the season brings. It’s a reminder of the season we knew as children, and we hope all will be sent off to enjoy the holidays that are fast coming our way. 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 2024 competition, focusing on voice, was held March 15, 2024. |
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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