Historical December 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In addition to trying to find the perfect present for everyone, eating too much, and having cold feet and noses, the holiday season is a time for music.
There are several musical programs which certainly should bring the season alive for young and old, tired and grumpy.
In addition to the programs mentioned here, check The Times calendar and the daily newspapers for additional musical offerings. Delmar Baptist Church, 6195 Washington, invites you to join them in an Advent Vespers Service on Sun., Dec. 8 at 5:00 p.m.
The music will include Gloria by John Rutter and will be presented by the Delmar Baptist Church Choir, directed by Douglas Weeks, and the Missouri Baptist College Choir, directed by Dana DePugh.
There will also be brass and percussion from the Washington University Wind Ensemble.
One of St. Louis’ oldest Christmas traditions is the annual Candlelight concert produced by the Bach Society of St. Louis.
This year’s concert will be held on Fri., Dec. 13 and Wed., Dec. 18. Concert time is 8 p.m., both nights and the concerts are held at Powell Symphony Hall.
The program will feature Part I of the Christmas Oratorio by Bach and many traditional Christmas carols in a variety of styles and settings.
The chorus, orchestra, and soloists will be joined by the Choir from Parkway West High School. Guest soloist will be Mary Henderson, mezzo-soprano and Edward Zambara, baritone. Henderson is artist-in-residence at Washington University; Zambara is head of the voice department. at CASA-St. Louis Conservatory.
The program will be under the direction of William Partridge, music director and conductor for the Bach Society since 1982. Tickets are $8 to $20 and available from Powell box office. 534-1700. Either -before or after the Rosedale Christmas Walk on Dec. 15, you will have the opportunity to attend a Christmas carol service. J. S. Bach’s Cantata #61 (“Come, Savior of the Nations”) will be performed at Delmar Baptist Church at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. Later, at 4 p.m., Grace Methodist Church at Skinker and Waterman will hold its annual candlelight carol service.
The Grace Choir, the Joyful Sound Choir (children), and the Handbell Choir (youth) will all participate in the service which will include congregational carol singing, a performance with chamber orchestra of Pergolesi’s “Magnificant,” and carols from Austria, Spain, England, Germany, Canada, and America.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1985.
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