The Ember ensemble presents its annual “Ember December” holiday concert, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Sunday, December 9th, 2018 at 5 PM. The title of this years’ concert is “Star of Wonder” taking its name from a composition by Gordon Thornett. Under the artistic leadership of conductor Deborah Simpkin King, Ph.D., the concert will feature a variety of choral repertoire and traditional holiday favorites that capture the joy and warmth of the holiday season. Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s historic pipe organ will also be featured in the carol sing.
“Parents and children, friends and neighbors can sing holiday carols along with Ember singers at this event. It always seems to bring out the warmth of the season,” says Dr. King. “In addition to familiar carols that we’ll all sing together, there will be a mixture of traditional choral favorites and several beautiful works that are new to Ember and probably to our audience.”
Among the concert’s classic holiday songs and carols are: Hark the Herald Angel Sing; We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and What Child is This?
Other choral selections include: “I Wonder As I Wander” by John Jacob Niles, arranged by Pilkington; “In Dulci Jubilo” by Matthew Culloton; Peace, Peace (Silent Night) by Rick and Sylvia Powell.
There will be a reception immediately following the concert where all can share holiday goodies and seasonal cheer.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online for $20, or the day of at the door for $25. Children 18 and under are free of charge. Seniors/students: $15. For more information visit www.emberensemble.org or call 888-407-6002 Ext.5.
Gordon Thornett says
All good wishes as you prepare for this concert. Please let me know if by any chance you make a recording of it! (Yours will be the first US performance of “Star of Wonder”, I believe.)
Best wishes,
Gordon