Oct. 22, 2007    Jane Polett - 222-2856

Quincy Symphony Chorus to present Inspirational Christmas Concert

The Quincy Symphony Chorus, directed by Dr. Phyllis Robertson, will present its Christmas Joy Choral Concert on Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm.  This wonderful Christmas concert will be sure to put your family in the holiday spirit. 

Harpist Melanie Morgan, and oboist Marianne Peters will accompany the chorus in its performance of Three Nativity Carols and How Far Is It to Bethlehem both by Stephen Paulus. Melanie will accompany the women of the chorus in Lynne Palmer’s Come, Love We God!, and Marianne will accompany the chorus on the Huron Carol arranged by Dale Warland.

A variety of traditional Christmas choral works accompanied by pianist Mary Reeve include Gloria in Excelsis from Vivaldi’s Gloria, folksongs He Is Born and Carol of the Bells, In Dulci Jubilo, the Hills are Bare at Bethlehem with wind chimes, Gloria by Mechem, Ave Maria by Donizetti and Gloria from Miss Criolla by Ramirez with percussion.

As you can see, this concert will include something for everyone!  The festive atmosphere of the Christmas lighting and the inspirational holiday music will be a great beginning to the joyous holiday season. 

The concert will take place at the First Union Congregational Church at the corner of 12^th & Maine St. in Quincy.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and free for children 18 and under.  Purchase tickets in advance at Wild Birds Unlimited, 3502 Broadway in Quincy.  Season tickets are still available at a discount over single-admission prices.  This performance is sponsored in part by Klingner & Associates, STARadio, and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.  Call 217-222-2856 or visit www.qsoa.org for more information.