DFAA Concert Series
The DFAA Concert Series presents free concerts for the Decatur community featuring DFAA faculty and local guest artists. Our 2025-2026 season features saxophonist Julien Berger, violinist Julie Saxton, and soprano AnnaLauren Kelly, along with local guest artists.
October 19: Julien Berger
Join us for a collaborative recital exploring the saxophone’s evolving role in chamber music. Saxophonist Julien Berger showcases how composers have featured the instrument in different styles and in collaboration with a variety of instruments. He is joined by DFAA faculty members as well as guest saxophonists from the greater Atlanta area.
Featured Guest Artists: Lindsey Welp (saxophone) & Dan Phipps (saxophone)
Featured DFAA Faculty: Christopher Bowers (percussion), Robert Cushing (piano), Christopher Jeffer (double bass), and Casey Margerum (soprano)
Concert Details: October 19, 2:00 pm in the First Baptist Church of Decatur Sanctuary (308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur GA 30033)
Admission is free (donations to DFAA are appreciated).
Coming Up This Season
Past Concerts
2024-2025 Season:
Sunday, October 27: Launch Concert
Featuring: Julien Berger (saxophone), Christopher Bowers (percussion), Robert Cushing (piano), AnnaLauren Kelly (soprano), Casey Margerum (soprano), Caroline Owen (piano), and Julie Saxton (violin)
Sunday, February 9: Robert Cushing, Piano
Saturday, May 10: String Extravaganza
Featuring: Robert Cushing (piano), Caroline Owen (piano), Julie Saxton (violin), Adrienne Steely (cello), and Kathryn Steely (viola)
Sunday, June 1: Casey Margerum, Soprano (with pianist Robert Cushing)
Spring 2024 Inaugural Season:
Sunday, March 17: Caroline Owen, Piano
Sunday, May 4: Robert Cushing, Piano & Composition
Featuring: Scott Brown (saxophone), Casey Margerum (soprano), and Julie Saxton (violin)
Sunday, June 2: Dynamic Duos
Featuring: Robert Cushing (piano), Caroline Jackle (clarinet), AnnaLauren Kelly (soprano), Casey Margerum (soprano), Caroline Owen (piano), and Laura Usiskin (cello)