Christmas IS coming! Recruiting Singers

Believe it or not – Christmas is coming! With Christmas comes music, and what better time to celebrate life and the gift of singing?

A new choir is being formed in Lake County purely for the joy of sharing music during the upcoming season. Beginning Friday, September 28 singers of all ages and experience levels will join together to learn a piece called ‘The Splendor of Christmas,’ a Christmas Cantata that ranges in style from Elvis to Handel. Directed by local singer and choir director Sheila Baker Bondurant, the music is sure to be excellent and the experience great FUN for all involved.

A Cantata is a collection of theme related songs that feature choir singing as well as soloists and small groups. Cantatas are generally religious in nature, but frequently include popular songs and familiar themes. ‘The Splendor of Christmas’ incorporates songs like Jingle Bells, I heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Deck the Halls and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas with Go Tell it on the Mountain, O Come All Ye Faithful and a medley from G.F. Handel’s ever popular classic Messiah and more.

Rehearsals begin with an informational meeting and run-through on Friday, September 28^th at 7pm and will be held on subsequent Fridays through November. As part of the fun and community building, singers are encouraged to join in social time after rehearsals.  Performances of ‘The Splendor of Christmas’ will be an open dress rehearsal on Friday, December 7^th, time t.b.a., Saturday , December 8^th @ 7pm and Sunday, December 9^th @ 10:30am. Performances and rehearsals will be hosted by First Christian Church of Gurnee at 6080 Gages Lake Road.

Call, or text ‘CHOIR’ to 847-406-8818 for more information.