Check out these Holiday Concerts.
Kirkland Congregational Church Christmas Concert
Friday, December 16th at 7 p.m. at Kirkland Congregational Church, 106 5th Ave., Kirkland 98033
Come and hear the beautiful sounds of the season in our Sanctuary! Kirkland Congregational Church is pleased to announce the 2011 Christmas Concert, under the direction of KCC Director of Music Ministry Chris Davis. Come one, come all! Admission free -- donations gratefully accepted.
Singalong Messiah
Friday, December 16th at 7 p.m. (holiday treats at 6 p.m.) at Seattle Unity, 200 8th Ave. N., Seattle 98109
The conductor is Rev. Eric Odel, founder and director of Spirit of the Sound Choir. Soloists are Glenn Guhr (bass), Ellaina Lewis (Soprano), Erin McGaughan (alto) and Jonakan Osteen (tenor). All singers are invited, and non-singers (listeners) too. Bring your own score; some scores available for rent.
General admission is $20; children 12 and under are free. Proceeds benefit New Horizons Ministies. Tickets may be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets.
Neighborhood Carol Sing
Saturday, December 17th from 4 -6 p.m. at Saint Mark's Cathedral Nave, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle 98102
Come for the annual informal Christmas Carol sing with Mel Butler at the piano and Flentrop organ. Join any time and stay as long as you can!
A Celtic Christmas Concert Featuring Harps and Bells
Saturday, December 17th at 7 p.m. at
Broadview Community United Church of Christ, 125th and Phinney, Seattle 98133
Suggested donation $10 adults, $5 youth/seniors, $25 family (but no one turned away).
All proceeds benefit the following: The Emergency Feeding Program, The Sharehouse, Mary's Place, Teen Feed, Faith Trust Institute, and the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission.
A champagne and cookies reception will follow the concert. A non-alcoholic beverage will be provided as well.
Light in the Darkness
Saturday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. at Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle
Sunday, December 18th at 1 p.m. at Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle
The Seattle First Baptist Sanctuary Choir, Bell Ensemble, orchestra, organ and Children and Youth Choir bring the message of hope and peace at Christmas.
No tickets are necessary; a free-will offering will be taken. Childcare is available for Sunday only. Limited free parking is in the lot behind the church.
Northwest Boychoir:
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Saturday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, 98036.
Sunday, December 18th at 7 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, 5816 15th Ave. NW, Seattle
Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King's College in Cambridge, England, A Festival of Lessons & Carols has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families in the greater Seattle area. This classical performance consists of nine holiday readings, each followed by a traditional carol performed by the choir, and another carol sung by the choir and audience.
More details are available at www.nwchoirs.org or 206.524.3234. This is a popular event--advance purchase of tickets is recommended.
Seattle Jewish Chorale:
Light the Candles: A Hanukkah Concert for Everyone
Sunday, December 18th at 3 p.m. at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7141 California Avenue SW, West Seattle (Co-sponsored by WSUU and Kol HaNeshamah: West Seattle's Progressive Synagogue Community)
Wednesday, December 21st at 7 p.m. at Temple B'nai Torah, 15727 NE 4th St., Bellevue (Co-sponsored by Temple B'nai Torah with special guests The Shalom Ensemble, plus menorah lighting led by Rabbi Mirel)
Join this interactive family-friendly celebration featuring both familiar and unusual holiday songs in Hebrew, English, Yiddish and Ladino. For Jews and non-Jews alike, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn what Hanukkah is all about!
Reception to follow, with Hanukkah goodies for sale. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets or at the door. Adults $10/ Students and Seniors $8/ Children (under 12) $5/ Un(der)employed pay as able. For more information, call 206.708.7518 or visit www.seattlejewishchorale.org.
42nd Annual Handel's Messiah Sing-and-Play-Along
Monday, December 26th at 7 p.m. at University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave. NE., Seattle
University Unitarian invites you to their 42nd Annual Handel's Messiah Sing-and-Play-Along. Messiah Sing-and-Play-Alongs have had some exciting moments--from an enormous round of applause for a particular trumpet player who tackled a solo with aplomb, to auction winners who have the privilege of conducting the enormous group for one movement!
This spectacular event is masterfully conducted by Karen P. Thomas, Artistic Director and Conductor of Seattle Pro Musica and Director of Music at University Unitarian Church.
The doors open at 6 p.m. Advance ticket purchase and early arrival is advised as this popular event draws a sold-out crowd every year. Refreshments will be available at the two intermissions.
All singers and instrumentalists are invited to participate. Sing the entire oratorio, all choruses and solos! Bring a vocal score if you have one (preferred edition is Watkins Shaw published by Novello). Vocal scores and orchestra parts will be available for loan at the event. Vocal scores will also be available for purchase. Instrumentalists should bring their own music stands.
Regular admission is $15, students are $10 and seniors (65+) are $12. Tickets can be ordered from Brown Paper Tickets or by calling their 24-hour hotline at 800.838.3006. Brown Paper Tickets charges a small service fee to process orders. All proceeds benefit music and other programs at University Unitarian.
