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Happy Thanksgiving...

and welcome, December!

With Turkey Day arriving so late this year, it'll be a whirlwind leap into Advent, holiday hecticness, and the headlong race to the finish that is the last month of every calendar year in the arts. Never has there been a better time to make Thanksgiving stand for something, and to count your blessings with those you care about. I wish you a holiday season so positive and beautiful that it will set the tone for 2025 and all it will bring us.

Ready... seeeeeettt..... GO!

Vocal-related events in Southern California

November 23

The Metropolitan Master Chorale invites you on a journey through the rich melodies and lyrics of some of America's most beloved folk songs. From "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair" to "Simple Gifts" to "Both Sides Now," share our joy as we remember and reimagine the stories and pass this musical heritage along to a new generation!

Two feuding families rule Verona, with the Montagues and Capulets each determined to write their victory in blood. A chance meeting between Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet sparks a forbidden romance. But it wouldn’t be a Shakespearean tragedy without...well...tragedy.

Featuring works by Costeley, Praetorius, Sweelinck, Handel, Saint-Saëns, Fauré, Estévez, Whitacre, and traditional music from Europe, Africa and the Americas. Free admission

November 24

November 28

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

November 30

Joyful Traditions: A Community Messiah Sing is a heartwarming event that brings together the community in song. Led by our esteemed Music Director, Arian Khaefi, this sing-along invites you to be part of Handel’s Messiah in an interactive, festive setting. Enjoy the opportunity to sing Part I and the iconic Hallelujah Chorus with the La Jolla Symphony Chorus.

December 1

Join us as we celebrate our voices coming together for the holiday season, featuring select choruses from Handel's Messiah and all of your favorite holiday carols!

JOANNA MEDAWAR NACHEF SINGERS presents a delightful holiday performance, with Morten Lauridsen compositions including Lux Aeterna, “Ikhtaliti” a Christmas Carol sung in Arabic and a medley of Christmas carols sung in a minor key. The evening concludes with our traditional carol sing-along that will put all in the holiday spirit.

December 3

Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 63 by Von Weber.

Troika and Christmas piano solos by Tchaikovsky.

Christmas duets for soprano voice with flute and piano.

Serenade for Clarinet, Violin and Cello, Op. 93 by Hans Gal.

December 5

Celebrate the season with the UC Irvine Choirs as they present a delightful mix of familiar and new holiday-inspired music, including classical, pop, folk, and jazz favorites. Featuring works by Ugis Praulinš, J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, Morton Lauridsen, Linda Kachelmeier, and Cecilia McDowall, this concert promises a wonderful experience for the whole family.

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