{"id":75616,"date":"2025-12-08T15:12:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/75616\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T15:12:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:12:07","slug":"big-arts-band-chorus-to-hold-holiday-performance-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/75616\/","title":{"rendered":"BIG ARTS band, chorus to hold Holiday Performance – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

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The islands community is invited the enjoy the sounds of the season at a special annual concert.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a longtime BIG ARTS tradition,\u201d Marketing Director Meghan Govoni. \u201cWe consider it a great way for the community to come together and to celebrate all the local talent in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s program is \u201cChristmas Around the World.\u201d Attendees will journey through global traditions with international carols alongside beloved favorites, plus enjoy heartwarming sing-a-longs with lyrics.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe program is going to broken up into a chorus portion, a band portion, and then they\u2019ll come together to perform,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd then there\u2019s the sing-a-longs of holidays favorites. During that, we\u2019ll have the lyrics up on the big screen so the audience can sing along.\u201d<\/p>\n

Directed by Ellen Whitten and joined by accompanist Juan Baquero, the chorus will perform the traditional African \u201cSing Noel,\u201d \u201cSing We Now Of Christmas\u201d based on the French \u201cNoel Nouvelet,\u201d the traditional Spanish \u201cA La Nanita Nana,\u201d the traditional American spiritual \u201cAmen! Tell It On The Mountain\u201d and more, along with selections like \u201cO Love\u201d and \u201cBe Careful, Don\u2019t Tear the Paper.\u201d<\/p>\n

Led by Director Melissa Calkin, the band will showcase pieces like \u201cHanukkah Dance (Sevivon),\u201d \u201cGreensleeves,\u201d \u201cRussian Christmas Music,\u201d \u201cHere I Am Lord!\u201d and \u201cCarol of the Bells,\u201d plus more.<\/p>\n

Combining their talents on the big stage, the two ensembles will highlight selections like \u201cA Holst Christmas,\u201d \u201cIn the Bleak Midwinter,\u201d \u201cLullay My Liking\u201d and \u201cChristmas Day (excerpts).\u201d<\/p>\n

The sing-a-longs will feature \u201cSilver Bells,\u201d \u201cLet It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!\u201d and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re going to do \u2018Jingle Bell Rock,\u2019 \u2018Rudolph (the Red-Nosed Reindeer),\u2019 \u2018Frosty the Snowman,’\u201d Govoni said.<\/p>\n

The bar will be open for refreshments.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019ll be a cash bar,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

In addition, attendees can browse the BIG ARTS gift shop and take in the art galleries.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe gift shop will be open,\u201d Govoni said. \u201cWe do have a great holiday selection right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dunham Family Gallery features an exhibition by Reynier Llanes called \u201cCurious,\u201d while an exhibit by Marti Koehler titled \u201cJust Keep Swimming\u201d in on display in the Mezzanine Gallery.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re open and they\u2019re always free,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Performance tickets are $25 for adults and free for students.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage people to get theirs early,\u201d Govoni said. \u201cThere\u2019s always a line at the box office the night of, and it always sells out.\u201d<\/p>\n

The community is encouraged to reserve a seat.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a great way to celebrate the start of the holiday season and to celebrate the local talent on Sanibel and Captiva,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

For tickets or more information, visit www.bigarts.org<\/a> or call 239-395-0900.<\/p>\n

BIG ARTS is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.<\/p>\n

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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n

What<\/p>\n

Holiday Performance<\/p>\n

Who<\/p>\n

BIG ARTS Community Chorus and Concert Band<\/p>\n

When<\/p>\n

Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where<\/p>\n

BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel<\/p>\n

Details<\/p>\n

Tickets are $25 for adults and free for students<\/p>\n


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