A Thrill of Hope

This holiday program blends the brilliance of brass, organ, and percussion with intimate a cappella moments and features works for choir and piano. Audiences will hear carols and familiar Christmas favorites presented in fresh and exciting ways. Highlights from Chamber Singers include Jamey Ray’s vibrant arrangement of Go Tell It on the Mountain—Ray is the founder of the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Voctave—as well as Pavel Chesnokov’s powerful Spaseniye Sodelal. The full chorus offers moments of peace and reflection with Sarah Riskind’s Sim Shalom and John Rutter’s What Sweeter Music, balanced by exuberant favorites including Steven Strite’s joyful arrangement of Joy! to the World, Mark Hayes’ spirited Masters in This Hall, Roderick Elms’ infectious Calypso Christmas, and Dan Forrest’s thrilling setting of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. The result is a holiday concert that is both reflective and festive, pairing tradition with fresh musical perspectives.