1966 — Founded according to Grant proposals

1967 — 5 concert season ending with St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach

1968 — Michael Palmer, music director and conductor. Location: Second Pres. and Christ Church
July 7 — Bach Suite No. 3 for Orchestra, Handel Coronation Anthems
July 14 — Eric Rosenblith and Lee Luvisi Sonatas by Bach, Mozart, and Bartok
July 21 — Constance Silipigni, violin, Salvatore Silipigni, cello; inner Reynolds, flute; Michael Palmer, harpsichord. Trio Sonatas by Boyce, Rameau, Vivaldi, Quantz, and Telemann
July 28 — Hugh Partridge, viola, Janis Dumpis, viola; Festival Orchestra — Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6; Concerti Grossi by Purcell, Corelli, Handel, and Pergolesi
August 4 — B Minor Mass by J.S. Bach