College Credits: Deerfield Graduate Performing On PBS

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Riverwoods Resident Performs In 'Christmas at Belmont'

Belmont University congratulates students who performed in this year's production of "Christmas at Belmont." "Christmas at Belmont" premieres at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, on NPT and PBS stations across the country, with encore broadcasts on NPT Christmas night (Saturday, Dec. 25) at 9:30 p.m. Check local listings for additional broadcast times. This year's performance of "Christmas at Belmont," featuring nearly 650 student musicians and School of Music faculty, promises an array of traditional carols, classical masterworks and seasonal favorites. Produced by Nashville Public Television (NPT), "Christmas at Belmont" was taped live for the first time in the newly opened Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the University's campus. The performance will be broadcast nationally for the 19th consecutive year on PBS. "Christmas at Belmont" is underwritten in part by presenting sponsor Tyson Foods. Local performers include:

• Lilyana Shapkarov, of Riverwoods, is a graduate of Deerfield High School

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