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)