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The BIG ARTS Community Chorus and Concert Band will present their annual Holiday Performance on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Christensen Performance Hall at BIG ARTS on Sanibel.
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The islands community is invited the enjoy the sounds of the season at a special annual concert.
The BIG ARTS Community Chorus and Concert Band will partner to present their Holiday Performance on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Christensen Performance Hall at BIG ARTS on Sanibel. Beloved holiday classics and melodies will be brought to life by the talented area musicians.
“It is a longtime BIG ARTS tradition,” Marketing Director Meghan Govoni. “We consider it a great way for the community to come together and to celebrate all the local talent in our community.”
This year’s program is “Christmas Around the World.” Attendees will journey through global traditions with international carols alongside beloved favorites, plus enjoy heartwarming sing-a-longs with lyrics.
“The program is going to broken up into a chorus portion, a band portion, and then they’ll come together to perform,” she said. “And then there’s the sing-a-longs of holidays favorites. During that, we’ll have the lyrics up on the big screen so the audience can sing along.”
Directed by Ellen Whitten and joined by accompanist Juan Baquero, the chorus will perform the traditional African “Sing Noel,” “Sing We Now Of Christmas” based on the French “Noel Nouvelet,” the traditional Spanish “A La Nanita Nana,” the traditional American spiritual “Amen! Tell It On The Mountain” and more, along with selections like “O Love” and “Be Careful, Don’t Tear the Paper.”
Led by Director Melissa Calkin, the band will showcase pieces like “Hanukkah Dance (Sevivon),” “Greensleeves,” “Russian Christmas Music,” “Here I Am Lord!” and “Carol of the Bells,” plus more.
Combining their talents on the big stage, the two ensembles will highlight selections like “A Holst Christmas,” “In the Bleak Midwinter,” “Lullay My Liking” and “Christmas Day (excerpts).”
The sing-a-longs will feature “Silver Bells,” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” and more.
“They’re going to do ‘Jingle Bell Rock,’ ‘Rudolph (the Red-Nosed Reindeer),’ ‘Frosty the Snowman,’” Govoni said.
The bar will be open for refreshments.
“It’ll be a cash bar,” she said.
In addition, attendees can browse the BIG ARTS gift shop and take in the art galleries.
“The gift shop will be open,” Govoni said. “We do have a great holiday selection right now.”
The Dunham Family Gallery features an exhibition by Reynier Llanes called “Curious,” while an exhibit by Marti Koehler titled “Just Keep Swimming” in on display in the Mezzanine Gallery.
“They’re open and they’re always free,” she said.
Performance tickets are $25 for adults and free for students.
“We encourage people to get theirs early,” Govoni said. “There’s always a line at the box office the night of, and it always sells out.”
The community is encouraged to reserve a seat.
“It’s a great way to celebrate the start of the holiday season and to celebrate the local talent on Sanibel and Captiva,” she said.
For tickets or more information, visit www.bigarts.org or call 239-395-0900.
BIG ARTS is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
Holiday Performance
Who
BIG ARTS Community Chorus and Concert Band
When
Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
Where
BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
Details
Tickets are $25 for adults and free for students