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Multigenerational gathering of harpists from the Charlotte area play Christmas favorites together and as solos.

The Charlotte Music Club presents Handel's Messiah, Part I and the Hallelujah Chorus. The performance features the Charlotte Community Chorus and Orchestra under the direction of Ginger Wyrick, along with soloists Cynthia Farbman Harris, Kristen Wonderlich, Michael Owens, and John Blizzard. The concert is FREE and open to the public. Come celebrate the season through this magnificent music.

🎶 Charlotte Pride Band Presents: Wintertide 🎶

Join us for an enchanting musical journey curated by the artistic brilliance of Dr. John Stanley Ross and the dynamic touch of our Associate Artistic Director, O’Shae Best. The event promises an exceptional fusion of holiday melodies and soothing rhythms.

🗓️ December 10th
⏰4:00 PM
📍 Christ Lutheran Church

This extraordinary concert is not only a celebration of diversity and community but also an opportunity to experience the resounding talent of Mahari Freeman.

Highlights:
Conducted by Renowned Artistic & Associate Artistic Director: Dr. John Stanley Ross and O’Shae Best
Featuring Mahari Freeman: An incredible musical talent
Admission: FREE for all

Come immerse yourself in a symphonic celebration that celebrates unity, diversity, and the joy of music. Mark your calendar for this unique musical event!

THE CHARLOTTE SINGERS PRESENT ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT

Get ready for a FREE Holiday Concert that will knock your “Grinch” socks right off!

The Charlotte Singers will showcase familiar carols with new and fresh arrangements, along with a carol sung partly in Spanish and a couple of songs even the most avid Christmas music fans may never have heard. The first performance is on Sunday, December 10 at 4:00 PM at Providence Presbyterian Church’s Christian Life Center. The address is: 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte NC, 28277. A second performance will be held on Sunday, December 17, again at 4:00 PM, this time at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC. 28210.

The Charlotte Singers are a group of 70 singers, ranging in age from 15 to 80+, led by the indomitable and super-talented Helen McCorkle Finch. The choral voices will be accompanied by Mrs. McCorkle Finch on piano, the many and varied percussion talents of Scott Rauschenberg, the flute stylings of Sue Demick, violin virtuosos Albert Dulin and Ed Wielunski, plus the bright sounds of Ken Edmonds and Kyle Gavagan on trumpet. Jill Fung will bring tears to your eyes with her cello, and the Pineville-Charlotte Ringers will make you smile with their beautiful handbell skills, led by Glenn Luetkemeier. Come to a wonderful concert and then go out for Sunday dinner! What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in December!

The Charlotte singers have been around since 2015, when Helen founded the group with just 7 members. Our numbers have rebounded since the end of the pandemic, and we continue to grow our way to the 100 singers that Helen would love to direct! We welcome everyone! There is a small fee required to cover operating costs. Interested singers should contact Helen McCorkle Finch about attending a rehearsal and/or joining us.

Mrs. McCorkle Finch was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor's Degree in piano at Furman University, and earned her Master's Degree in piano from LSU and Georgia State University. Mrs. McCorkle Finch’s experience includes playing with world renowned bass singer Jerome Hines of the Metropolitan Opera, as well as having founded the Park City Singers, a 100-member choral group, in Park City, Utah.

More information about The Charlotte Singers and the 2023 Happy Holidays Concert can be found on their public Facebook Page, The Charlotte Singers, where readers can get a sneak preview of the quality, energy, and professional sound of their performances. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570619146450603/

For information about either performance, or to attend a rehearsal, please contact:

Helen McCorkle Finch, Director

The Charlotte Singers

Email: hmfmusic@carolina.rr.com

We finish our fall semester with students performing an evening of delightful chamber music accompanied by Tomasz Robak.

Free and open to the public.

The Davidson College Jazz Combos present the music of Grant Green’s Idle Moments and Thelonius Monk compositions.
Free and open to the public.

Carolina Pro Musica continues Season 46 with the annual holiday concert on December 15, 2023. A variation on a Lessons and Carol Service, the ensemble invites the audience to participate on several familiar selections. The rest of the program features works by Bach, Altenburg, Telemann, Zipoli, and Michel Corrette.

The story of Christ including prophecy, birth, visits by the shepherds and kings and the incarnation are told by Bob Sweeten, actor and longtime radio personality on the Bob & Sheri syndicated morning show that originates in Charlotte. Sweeten makes his 15th appearance with Carolina Pro Musica. Readings are scripture and poetry. Carolina Pro Musica appears in period attire and performs on period instruments.

Multigenerational gathering of harpists from the Charlotte area play Christmas favorites together and as solos.

Celebrated musician Mark O’Connor has won three Grammys, seven Country Music Awards and several national fiddle, guitar and mandolin champion titles. His distinguished career includes cultural diplomacy performances across the globe, an impressive collection of successful albums including a recording with Yo-Yo Ma, and a highly regarded original composition, “Fiddle Concerto,” that has become the most-performed violin concert composed in the last 50 years.

O’Connor’s acclaimed Christmas performances present the sounds of the season in a vibrant performance you won’t want to miss! the United States Information Agency in cultural diplomacy to six continents and performing in front of several U.S. presidents including being invited to the White House by President Ronald Reagan to perform as a teen. 

One of opera’s most enduring stories of love and cultural bias, Puccini’s moving score follows the true, tragic story of Cio-cio san, a young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval officer with devastating consequences.
Join us Tuesday, January 23rd at 7 PM at the Belk Theater.

Student Night at the Opera are great opportunities for students and their families to experience live opera performances at our most-discounted ticket prices! Each Student Night performance includes a subtitled performance, a Q&A with artists at the intermission, and a Learning Guide for the whole family to explore more about the composer and the opera.
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults (large group discounts available). To purchase tickets, visit https://operacarolina.org/studentnightpasses/