THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS and A DICKENS CHRISTMAS!

THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at noon*
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 4pm
Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 4pm
Washington National Cathedral
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A DICKENS CHRISTMAS - new this season!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 7:30pm
The Music Center at Strathmore
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Truly there is no better way to celebrate the season than by enjoying Christmas in the magnificent setting of Washington National Cathedral.  Sing along with old favorites such as Joy to the World and O Come, All Ye Faithful, be inspired by glorious choral gems such as Once in Royal Davi’s Cityand Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, and top it all off by singing Hande’s beloved Hallelujah Chorus along with the beautiful voices of the Choral Society. These concerts will also feature the Washington Symphonic Brass and the sterling voices of the 18th Street Singers making their CCS debut under conductor/founder Benjamin Olinsky.

A DICKENS CHRISTMAS
NEW THIS YEAR!
Join the Cathedral Choral Society and Charles Dickens himself for this festive celebration of Christmas.  Have your picture taken with Mr. Dickens before the concert, sing along to traditional English favorites such as The First Nowell and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, experience beloved choral works such as I Saw Three Ships and The Holly and the Ivy, and enjoy listening to Mr. Dickens reading some of his most famous works in this colorful interaction of music and drama written and directed by award-winning actress Catherine Flye.  Bring the whole family and join us in making this your new Christmas tradition!

* Family matinee. Bring the whole family for this hour-long presentation of the Joy of Christmas specially designed for our younger fans. Seating is by general admission and all tickets are $25.

Due to scheduling difficulties, Charles Dickens is unable to appear at the Joy of Christmas concert so please be sure to come and see him at Strathmore on the 20th!

Cathedral Choral Society • J. Reilly Lewis, conductor • 18th Street Singers - Benjamin Olinsky, music director • Todd Fickley, organ • Edward Nassor, carillon • Washington Symphonic Brass