The holidays are getting closer and the Center for the Arts is excited to highlight two audience favorites in celebration of the season: the Vienna Boys Choir and the American Festival Pops Orchestra.
On December 9, the Center is proud to welcome back the Vienna Boys Choir with Christmas in Vienna. Built on six centuries of tradition, the cherubic ensemble features boy sopranos and altos from eight to 14, representing 31 countries, and absolute technical mastery. The evening will include music both traditional and contemporary, including classic carols and lullabies, Bach’s “Magnificat,” and “Who Would Imagine a King” from the film The Preacher’s Wife. Harmonizing their incredible vocals for an unforgettable night of music, Vienna Boys Choir invites its audience to make new family memories or continue a cherished annual tradition this holiday season!
Vienna Boys Choir performs at the Center on December 9.
Another popular event returns to the Center for the Arts to wrap up Great Performance at Mason holiday offerings. On December 10, American Festival Pops Orchestra welcomes its newly appointed Artistic Director and Conductor, Peter Wilson, along with a special guest appearance by Conductor Emeritus Anthony Maiello, among other musical treats including an audience singalong.
Joining in the evening of festivities is Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Rick Davis, in a stirring narration of “The Night Before Christmas,” “What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?” sung by guest artist Darden Purcell, festive tunes by Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Mason’s holiday Tuba Quartet, and more! In addition, the program will include a world premiere of “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Mason Dewberry Family School of Music composition student Catherine Fields, inspired by the beloved Robert Frost poem of the same name. You and yours—even the “bah humbug” Scrooges—are sure to leave aglow and flush with holiday spirit.
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