One of the most popular events in the local community is coming Sunday, Dec. 8. The Hinesburg Artist Series will present its annual holiday concert, with performances at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Hinesburg. The concert will feature the South County Chorus and the Hinesburg Artist Series Orchestra under the direction of Rufus C. Patrick.
“This concert is a great way to get in the holiday spirit,” said Rufus Patrick, HAS Music Director. “We will have holiday favorites and other inspiring selections. We love performing these pieces, and we know it is a highlight of the season for many in our community.”
The featured choral works this year are Gloria by Randol Alan Bass, Nutcracker Jingles by James Pierpont, Angels We Have Heard on High arranged by Joan Pinkston, O Little Town of Bethlehem arranged by Dan Forrest, O Hear the Angel Voices arranged by Larry Shackley, Gloria by John Leavitt, and A Wreath of Carols arranged by Greg Gilpin. The orchestra will perform A Most Wonderful Christmas by Robert Sheldon and Nutcracker Ballet arranged by Merle Issac.
This concert is a wonderful tradition that will also include a sing-along. Whether you come at 2 or 4:30 p.m., the concerts will be the same and will definitely give your holiday and Christmas spirits a boost.
The concert is free. Donations to HAS are always welcome and the audience is also encouraged to bring something for the food shelf.
Please go to the HAS website, hinesburgartistseries.org for more information.