The third annual Holiday Concert by the Bismarck State College Music program heralds Christmas with a selection of popular, sacred and traditional works performed by BSC vocal and instrumental groups.
Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium of Schafer Hall.
Pieces by the five vocal ensembles include the "Candlelight Carol" by John Rutter, "Christmas Jazz" arranged by Kirby Shaw, "A Child Is Born" by Thad Jones, and "Alleluia" – a work by BSC choral director, Andrew Miller, among many others.
Instrumental groups perform such standards as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and traditional carols. The grand finale combines the BSC Wind Ensemble with the Concert Choir for "The Bells of Joy" by Larry Clark and Rae Moses.
Others performing are the men's and women's vocal ensembles, jazz vocal combo, the BSC Chamber Singers, and the saxophone, woodwind and percussion ensembles. Directors are John Darling, Andrew Miller, Dawn Hagerott, Rob Peske, Brianne Fuzesy and Jeanette Rehberg.
The BSC Guitar Ensemble directed by Doug Klein will provide entertainment in the lobby prior to the concert. Refreshments follow the program.
About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.
Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium of Schafer Hall.
Pieces by the five vocal ensembles include the "Candlelight Carol" by John Rutter, "Christmas Jazz" arranged by Kirby Shaw, "A Child Is Born" by Thad Jones, and "Alleluia" – a work by BSC choral director, Andrew Miller, among many others.
Instrumental groups perform such standards as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and traditional carols. The grand finale combines the BSC Wind Ensemble with the Concert Choir for "The Bells of Joy" by Larry Clark and Rae Moses.
Others performing are the men's and women's vocal ensembles, jazz vocal combo, the BSC Chamber Singers, and the saxophone, woodwind and percussion ensembles. Directors are John Darling, Andrew Miller, Dawn Hagerott, Rob Peske, Brianne Fuzesy and Jeanette Rehberg.
The BSC Guitar Ensemble directed by Doug Klein will provide entertainment in the lobby prior to the concert. Refreshments follow the program.
About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.