SAN ANGELO, Texas — Angelo State University's Chorale will host its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at First Presbyterian Church, 32 N. Irving St.
"Silent Night" is free and open to the public and will feature performances by the ASU Chorale, Chamber Singers, Glee Club, Treble Chorus and Angelo Voices, as well as several audience sing-alongs.
The choirs will be joined by Dr. Eun Mi Lee, staff accompanist, on piano, as well as several ASU student accompanists on various instruments.
The program will include:
ASU Chorale
- "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Timothy Kile
- "Gloria Fanfare" by Jay Althouse
- "Silent Night" by Granz Gruber
ASU Chamber Singers
- "Morgen" by Richard Strauss
- "O Little Town of Bethlehem" arranged by David Conte
Audience Sing-Along
- "The First Noel" traditional English carol
ASU Glee Club
- "Star of Wonder" by Terre Roche
- "A Yuletide Sea Shanty" by Steve Parsons
ASU Treble Chorus
- "Winter Lullaby" by Pinkzebra
- "The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth" arranged by Jay Althouse
Audience Sing-Along
- "O Come, All Ye Faithful" traditional carol
Angelo Voices
- "Getting in the Mood (for Christmas)" arranged by Roger Emerson
ASU Chorale
- "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" by Craig Courtney
- "South African Gloria" by William Bradley Roberts
- "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" arranged by Mark Hayes
Audience Sing-Along Finale
- "Joy to the World" by George Frideric Handel
The 47-member ASU Chorale is comprised of students and includes members of the other four smaller ensembles. The ASU Chamber Singers serve as the leadership core of the chorale. All the ensembles are directed by Dr. Eric Posada, ASU director of choral activities.
