Concordia’s ensembles present war, peace, and the joy of Christmas this weekend
Posted on: Dec 6, 2018
The music of war, peace, and the joy of Christmas!
Saturday, Dec. 8, in Tegler
Festival City Winds (7:30 pm)
The Festival City Winds and director Wendy Grasdahl听invite you to meditate and hope for Peace In Our Time and escape the various tragedies taking place throughout the world through music–a respite and break from all of the hectic headlines with some holiday favourites, and some quiet, meditative music. Reception following.
FREE ADMISSION with your Concordia ID at the door; tickets are听$12 Adults, $5 Children 12 and under, and can be purchased at the door.
Sunday, Dec. 9 in Robert Tegler Student Centre
Concordia Symphony Orchestra (3 pm)
An eclectic selection of contrasting repertoire explores the yin and yang in Concordia Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 鈥淲ar & Peace,鈥� from the bombastic energy of Berlioz鈥檚听Symphonie fantastique听to John Estacio鈥檚听ethereal听Light Eternal.听Other classic extremes include Brahms鈥櫶�Tragic Overture听and Debussy鈥檚 prelude to听The Afternoon of a Faun, and听excerpts听from Prokofiev鈥檚听Romeo and Juliet听and Ravel鈥檚 Piano Concerto in G. Dir.
FREE ticket for Concordia faculty, students, & staff, available from Jennifer at A306.
Otherwise, tickets are $20 Adults, $15 Students and Seniors, available from Tix on the Square (780.420.1757), Concordia鈥檚 Bookstore, or at the door.
Special Family Admission: $40 (available at the door only).
Sunday, Dec. 9 (6 pm) at , 22577 Highway 16, Sherwood Park
Bella Voce Concordia, Concordia Community Chorus, Jubiloso! Bells of Concordia, & JuBELLation
The vibrant, timeless tidings of the gospel story are celebrated in festive fashion! Concordia鈥檚 student/community choirs and handbell ensembles join in words and tunes ancient and contemporary, capturing anew the wonder, reverence, and joy of the first Christmas. Reception following.
FREE ticket for Concordia faculty, students, & staff, available from Jennifer at A306.
Otherwise, tickets are $20 Adults, $15 Students and Seniors, available from Tix on the Square (780.420.1757), Concordia鈥檚 Bookstore, or at the door.
Special Family Admission: $40 (available at the door only).
