Windsong Southland Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Janet Harms, opens its 19th season with “A Celebration of Carols” on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church of La Verne, 3205 “D” St.,
Benjamin Britten’s beloved “A Ceremony of Carols is especially relevant this year. Choirs the world over are singing Britten’s music in celebration of the 100th year of his birth.
Also on the program is Camille Saint-Saens “Christmas Oratorio,” with harp accompaniment.
The soloists for this piece are Myra Garcia, soprano, Corinne Boldt, 2nd soprano, Niké St. Clair, contralto, Saw Shein, tenor, Isaac Gonzalez, baritone, and Liesl Erman, harpist.
To open the program, Dr. Harms has brought back “Set Me as a Seal” from “The New Creation” by contemporary composer Rene Clausen. For the first 10 seasons, Windsong always began each concert singing this delicate song while surrounding the audience. This tradition is being reinstituted with the Christmas concert.
Judith von Hopf will add her musical talents, as will the St. Joseph Handbell Choir, led by Joan Hamm.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and $30 for families, if pre-ordered. Tickets are $20 at the door. To order tickets: 909-983-9879.
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