Come celebrate the Christmas season at the Hilton Head Choral Society’s annual holiday concert on Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m. THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS will feature the 85-voice chorus with orchestra, and promises to capture the joy, magic and effervescence of the holiday according to HHCS Artistic Director Tim Reynolds.
The concert venue will be First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, with its resplendent decorations and atmosphere of holiday spirit, providing the perfect setting to complement the music – festive, nostalgic, light-hearted and traditional. The concert will offer a seasonal variation of the Choral Society’s 2019-2020 theme, THE MUSIC IN US ALL. Popular holiday favorites, including “Sleigh Ride” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” will be sure to have the audience singing along and tapping their feet. The program also will feature music of celebrated British composer John Rutter with his sparkling “Star Carol” and other traditional carol arrangements. Time-honored classics such as Cacinni’s “Ave Maria” and Mendelssohn’s “There Shall a Star Come Out of Jacob” will round out the concert repertoire.
The 90-minute concert will begin at 7 p.m., an hour earlier than in past seasons. “It’s a great way to go out for an early dinner with friends and family, enjoy the concert, and be home in time for the news,” says Barbara Sorkin, HHCS President.
Tickets for THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS, $25 – $40 for adults and $10 – $15 for children, make great gifts. They may be purchased online or at the door, if available. Buying tickets in advance is strongly suggested. All seating is reserved. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 843-341-3818, visit www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org, or email tickets@hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.
ABOUT THE HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY
The Hilton Head Choral Society was founded in 1975. The repertoire includes major classical and contemporary works, pops, and seasonal favorites, performed with professional musicians and soloists. The HHCS is open to people who love to sing and who enjoy good fellowship. The Choral Society is a non-profit organization. Dues are charged to partially cover musical expenses. The primary source of financial support comes from concert ticket sales, donors, program advertisers, concert sponsors, and grants. The Hilton Head Choral Society is a member of Chorus America, a national organization promoting the art of choral singing.
