Looking for some Christmas cheer? Look no further. Before you is a compilation of Christmas concerts – both on and off campus – to get you in the mood.
What: “Noel!,” a collection of old Christmas favorites such as “Winter Wonderland” and “Sleigh Ride,” as well as “Fantasia on Greensleeves” and “O Magnum Mysterium”
Who: Corban’s choirs, bands and orchestra
When: Friday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 4 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Psalm Center
Price: Free
What: “Ring the Bells – A Community Christmas Concert”
Who: Sponsored by Grace Baptist Church and Salem First Baptist Church
Where: Historic Elsinore Theater, 170 High St. NE, Salem
When: Thursday and Friday, December 16 & 17, 7 p.m.
Price: Free
What: Christmas in Hudson Hall,
Who: Willamette University’s choirs
Where: Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem
When: Thursday and Friday, December 9 & 10, 8 pm
Price: $8
What: Willamette Master Chorus Holiday Concert
Who: The Willamette Master Chorus and North Salem High School’s Nordic Choir
Where: Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem
When: Saturday, December 18, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Price: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students, 12 and younger free
If you’re looking for variety, the Oregon State Capitol Rotunda has a list of choir performances from Dec. 1 to Dec. 23 located here: http://www.leg.state.or.us/capinfo/choir2010.pdf. Corban’s musicians perform there from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6.