‘A Season of Hope’ to Usher in Holiday Season with Salute to Military, Spirituals and Sacred Music
The Carmichael Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will perform a musical concert titled “A Season of Hope,” featuring patriotic numbers, sacred music and spirituals, at 7 p.m. both Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, inside the chapel located at 8267 Deseret Ave., Fair Oaks.
“A Season of Hope,” which is free and open to the public, features an 80-voice choir, soloists and instrumentalists from congregations in Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale and Citrus Heights.
“The theme of ‘A Season of Hope’ has been carried over each year with the purpose of ushering in the holiday season with music of hope and inspiration,” said Scott Seamons of Fair Oaks, co-director of the concert and choir.
The program this year includes patriotic selections, including “America the Beautiful,” “Heal Our Land” and “An Armed Forces Salute”; religious and sacred music, such as “Count Your Blessings,” “Miracles,” “Amazing Grace” and “Did You Think to Pray?”; American Heritage spirituals, including “Joyful, Joyful” and “Ain’t Got Time to Die”; and favorite selections from years past – “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “You Raise Me Up” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.”
“ ‘A Season of Hope’ will be a joyful experience for those who attend,” said co-director Beverly Tracy of Fair Oaks. “The music will move you as we sing in gratitude for our blessings and for those who make sacrifices to protect our freedoms.”
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In addition to the concerts on Friday and Saturday, a dress rehearsal will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. Admission is free for all three concerts, and all seating is first-come, first-served. The event is most appropriate for adults and children 8 years and up, and Sunday dress is encouraged but not mandatory.
For more information, please email seasonofhopecarm@gmail.com.
The Carmichael Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consists of eight congregations in eastern Sacramento County, including one specifically for single adults in their 20s and another for the deaf community throughout the greater Sacramento region. To find the congregation in your neighborhood, go to www.lds.org/maps.