Holiday Happenings in December 2009

The Choral Arts Society of Washington
Joyeux Noël: A Holiday Celebration with a French Twist! With the Full 16 member Washington Symphonic Brass
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
December 14, 19, 20, 24, 2009

The Treasured Family Tradition
From the opening processional to the lively sing-alongs, the whole family will delight in this beloved holiday tradition featuring great seasonal classics intermingled with the uniquely enchanting carols of France.

Norman Scribner, conductor
Janice Chandler Eteme, soprano
The Carol Ringers of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
Nancy Cappel, Director
Washington Symphonic Brass
Phil Snedecor, Artistic Director

Monday, December 14, 2009 | 7:00pm*(6:45 WSB Prelude)
Saturday, December 19, 2009 | 4:00pm (3:45 WSB prelude)
Sunday, December 20, 2009 | 7:00pm (6:45 WSB Prelude)
Thursday, December 24, 2009 | 1:00pm (12:45 WSB Prelude)
*Reduced 90-Minute Concert | 29th Annual Holiday Benefit

Cathedral Choral Society

J. Reilly Lewis, conductor; with 6 members of the WSB

THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at noon* (11:45 WSB prelude)
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 4 pm (3:45 WSB prelude)
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4 pm (3:45 WSB prelude)

Featuring the The Heritage Signature Chorale and the world premiere of a Christmas carol by the renowned American composer Lee Hoiby. A perennial holiday favorite from the opening procession accompanied by the Great Organ to the Cathedral carillon and the beloved carols old and new, this festive concert has long been a Washington family tradition and is often sold out.

Children's Chorus of Washington

AN AMERICAN HOLIDAY (with 6 members of the WSB)
Saturday, December 19 at 4 p.m. Bel Canto & Concert Choruses
Sunday, December 20 at 4 p.m. Treble & Concert Choruses
National City Christian Church, Washington, DC

Saint Luke Catholic Church

Thursday, December 24
Christmas Vigil (with 6 members of the WSB)
8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
(1/2 hour prelude of carols and music before each Mass)