Harmonious Holidays
Friday, Dec 8, 8:00pm | Sunday, Dec 10, 4:00pm
Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N Holden Rd, Greensboro
with Gate City Voices
Join us for an enchanting evening filled with heartwarming melodies and festive cheer. Embrace the joyous spirit of the season as we present “Harmonious Holidays,” a concert of captivating pieces that celebrate the magic of this most wonderful time of the year.
Lara Hoggard’s jubilant processional, “Personent Hodie,” heralds the commencement of the evening’s festivities. The program continues with music that captures the essence of the holidays including:
- A gospel-swing setting by Adam and Mathew Podd puts a contemporary spin on the traditional carol “Away in a Manger.”
- Judith Clurman’s “Eight Days of Light,” celebrates the festival of Chanukah and the lighting of the eight sacred candles.
- Kevin Phillips’ “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” will lift your spirits with its soulful rhythms and spirited vocals.
- Jamey Ray’s amusing arrangement of “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch,” will bring smiles to young and old alike.
- Ben Parry’s jazzy rendition of “Jingle Bells” summons the child in us all, evoking both nostalgia and delight in the holiday season.
Plus:
- “Silent Night” – arr. Jonathan Rathbone
- “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” – arr. Dan Forrest
- Carol of the Bells – arr. SOLOS
- While the Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night – Craig Courtney
- I Wish You Christmas – John Rutter
- Betelehemu – arr. Barrington Brooks
- Sill, Still, Still – arr. Derric Johnson
- The Christmas Song – arr. Snyder and Higgins
- Joy to the World – arr. Mack Wilberg
As we share in this harmonious celebration, we hope the music will fill your soul with warmth and love, creating cherished memories to last a lifetime.
Season Sponsors
Support for our 2023-2024 Season provided by
The Choral Arts Collective is a non-profit resident organization of the Greensboro Cultural Center, made possible by a significant in-kind contribution from Creative Greensboro, the City of Greensboro’s office for arts & culture.
Additional support for Harmonious Holidays provided by:
