Andrews University Wind Symphony Christmas Concert

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Bring in the sounds of the season with the Wind Symphony’s Christmas concert, “Christmas Through the Ages,” on Saturday, December 2 at 8:00 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The program will feature familiar holiday tunes that will have you tapping your toes and singing along! Selections include a lively version of "Carol of the Bells" by Sean O’Loughlin, a fun arrangement of a famous John Philip Sousa march, "Christmas and Sousa Forever" by Julie Giroux, the ever popular "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson, as well as a few other surprises. We look forward to having you join us as we begin to celebrate the Christmas season.

Repertoire

"Sonate Octavi Toni" - Giovanni Gabrieli

"Celtic Carol" - Robert W. Smith

"O Magnum Mysterium" - Morten Lauridsen, arr. Reynolds

"Carol of the Bells" - arr. Sean O'Loughlin
Megan Case, student conductor

"Breath of Heaven" - Jay Dawson

"Christmas Sing A Long" - arr. James Ployhar

Intermission

"Christmas and Sousa Forever" - Julie Giroux
Luccas Souza, student conductor

"Many Moods of Christmas: Suite Two for Symphonic Band" - Shaw & Bennett/Transcribed by Rogers

"Christmas from the 50's" - Doug Wagner

"Sleigh Ride" - Leory Anderson

"Let There Be Peace on Earth" - arr. Doug Wagner
with Village Adventist Elementary School Children's Choir