Holiday Joy and Fanfare

South Holland Master Chorale will be joined by organist Mark Sudeith, pianist Marilyn Bourgeois, violinist Katie Cousins and the Chicago Classic Brass ensemble for two concerts of holiday favorites in South Holland and Homewood.

The concerts will be November 29, 4 p.m., at Christ Our Savior Parish, 880 E. 154th St., South Holland, and December 6, 4 p.m. at St. John Neumann Parish, 17951 Dixie Hwy., Homewood. Admission is free; offerings are welcome.

Under the direction of Philip J. Bauman, the Chorale and musicians will perform a rich collection of traditional and contemporary hymns arranged by Dan Forrest, Matthew Culloton, Lloyd Larson, Kyle Pederson, Taylor Scott Davis, David Willcocks, and others. The Chicago Classic Brass also will perform such holiday favorites as “Carol of the Bells,” “Silver Bells,” “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day,” as well as the Canon “Duodecimi Toni” by 16th century Italian composer Giovanni Gabrieli. 

“We've put together a fascinating and diverse collection of songs, some of which are given very imaginative, colorful treatments,” Bauman noted. “And of course, there will be opportunities for the audience to join in and sing with the Chorale.

"Don’t miss this Master Chorale tradition that ushers in the holidays with glorious fanfare,” he added, “bringing the community together in a joyous celebration and thoughtful reflection of the season.”

For more information, visit southhollandmasterchorale.org or phone 708-210-2913.

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CONCERTS AT A GLANCE

Nov. 29 Christ Our Savior Parish

4 p.m.  880 E. 154th St., South Holland

Dec. 6  St. John Neumann Parish

4 p.m.  17951 Dixie Hwy., Homewood

Admission is free · Offerings will be accepted