The Joy of Lessons and Carols

The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin will present “The Joy of Lessons and Carols” on Friday, December 14, 2012, 7 PM, Siena Center, 5635 Erie Street Racine, WI, and again on Saturday December 15, 2012, 7 PM, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 5900 7^th Ave., Kenosha, WI. An inspiring blend of chorus, organ, oboe and harp will express a musical message of joy and peace.

Christmas songs and carols with inspirational scripture readings will tell the story of Christmas, and convey its meaning of hope for our world. One of CAS’s most popular and beloved presentations, this concert is based on the traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. The chorus will sing several fresh arrangements, and the audience will be invited to sing along with familiar carols.  

At the Siena Center we help to celebrate the 150^th Anniversary of the Dominicans in Racine. The program will feature the US Premiere of two new arrangements by English composer David Drummond only weeks before their formal publication in Great Britain.

The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin is in its 26^th season under the direction of James Schatzman. Over 65 singers comprise this auditioned volunteer community chorus, whose repertoire has included a wide variety of major works. The organization provides exposure to and performance of diverse styles of choral music to benefit the singer and the community. Please visit www.choralartsonline.org.

 Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $5, Families (2 adults plus children) $40. Tickets are available at Personal Touch Florists at 4060 N. Main St., and at 5445 Spring St., Racine, WI. Contact the CAS by E-mail admin@choralartsonline.org, or call 262-634-3250.

 This season was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts, and by a grant from the Racine Arts Council.