Our concert series, Music in the Meetinghouse, continues the long tradition of churches as patrons of the arts. The series is curated by conductor, keyboardist and educator Dr. Frank Martignetti, First Church’s Director of Music & Organist. Experience great music in a friendly environment within a historic and exquisite setting.
This series is made possible by generous donations by the church congregation and the community at large. We are thankful to the artists, sponsors and supporters who come together to make this beautiful program a success. We invite you to join us for upcoming performances and to browse the archive of past performances.
If you would like to donate to the Music in The Meetinghouse program please click below for the dedicated Concert Fund.
Our building, Tiffany windows, pipe organ, and concerts have made us the first house of worship in the state of Connecticut to be part of an official Cultural District, and a frequent venue for community music groups including the Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut, Connecticut Chamber Choir, Fairfield County Chorale, and Fairfield County Children’s Choir.
An experienced choral conductor, Frank conducted the Mystic River Chorale for 13 seasons. He led the choral program at the University of Bridgeport, as a faculty member and department chair, for 16 years. While Frank was a K-12 music teacher, recognized with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s 2006 Excellence in Music Teaching Award for his work in the New Haven Public Schools. Frank has guest conducted and performed as a keyboardist throughout the region, and continues to publish in scholarly journals. Rochester (BA), Eastman (BM), Cincinnati (MM), NYU (Ph.D.).
Upcoming Concerts
Tickets available at the door
$30 General | $20 Seniors | $10 Students | 14 & under FREE
Our mission is to offer these concerts to as many as possible in the community. If the ticket prices are a hardship, please reach out to us for assistance.
Lenten Organ Recital Series
Wednesdays, 12:15-12:45 PM
Free will offering for concert and light lunch to follow.
Feb. 25-Mar. 25, 2026
- Feb. 25: Rebecca Ehren, Church of the Epiphany, Manhattan
- Mar. 4: Alice Caldwell, Our Saviours’ Lutheran Church, Fairfield
- Mar. 11: Susan Carroll, Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford
- Mar. 18: Frank Martignetti, First Church of Fairfield
- Mar. 25: Michelle Horsley, St. James Episcopal Church, West Hartford
Andrew Smith, violin, Chris Ungerer, piano
Sunday, April 19, 2026
4:00 PM
Andrew Smith, violin
Chris Ungerer, piano
Internationally known violinist Andrew Smith is Director of the Suzuki Music Schools of Westport and Orange. The program will include music of Mozart, Grieg, and more!
Tickets: $30/$20 for seniors/$10 for college students. 18 and under free.
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The many wonderful artists that have graced our sanctuary in recent seasons include: The Borealis Wind Quintet, violinist Andrew Sords, pianist Elizabeth DeMio,The West End String Quartet, and jazz artists Joe Carter and Chris Coogan, as well as a who’s who of distinguished organists from throughout the tri-state area.