Lourdes University Annual Christmas Concert Sunday Dec. 8
Lourdes University Department of Music to present Christmas concert
Featuring “Ceremony of Carols” for the Benjamin Britten Centenary plus carol sing-along
The Lourdes University Music Department will present its annual Christmas Concert, “Carols for Christmas” on Sunday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m., in the Franciscan Center Theatre. This free concert features the Lourdes University Chorus, the Good Company Ensemble, and the new Sonic 5 student vocal ensemble, directed by Karen T. Biscay with accompanist Olga Topuzova-Meade, and the Maumee Community Band, directed by Kevin Heidbreder.
“Carols for Christmas” will feature the Chorus in Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, nine English carols from the 14th through 16th centuries framed by a Gregorian Chant for Christmas Day, with
stunning harp accompaniment performed by Julie Buzzelli. Lighter seasonal songs from A Charlie Brown Christmas, P.D.Q. Bach and others will be offered by Good Company and Sonic 5.
The Maumee Community Band will perform seasonal favorites including new holiday carol arrangements, selections from The Polar Express, and Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.
This FREE concert will conclude with a holiday carol sing-along for band, choirs and audience. Doors open at 7:15 pm. No tickets are necessary. For more information, contact [email protected] or 419-824-3772. For disability-related accommodations please contact the Office of Accessibility Services at
[email protected] or 419-824-3523.
Press Release Contact Name: Karen T. Biscay
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone: 419-824-3772
Organization Name: Lourdes University
Website or Link: www.lourdes.edu
Organization Address: 6832 Convent Blvd., Toledo, OH, 43560