INDIANAPOLIS — A rich tradition of holiday music will be explored Dec. 5 and 7 when the University of Indianapolis Department of Music stages its popular annual “Christmas Celebration” concerts. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, in Ruth Lilly Performance Hall of UIndy’s Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, 1400 E. Hanna Ave.
The program will feature a range of seasonal religious and secular music, from medieval and Renaissance-era selections to classic European carols and American standards, including “The First Noel,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Sleigh Ride” and “O Holy Night.”
Appearing will be the Concert Choir, Schola chamber vocal ensemble, Women’s Chorus, accompanied by faculty pianist Gregory Martin; Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, featuring faculty mezzo-soprano Mitzi Westra; and Handbell Choir, under the direction of instructor Peter Nichols, performing as a prelude to the concert.
Admission is $10 for the general public and $6 for seniors and non-UIndy students with ID. Reservations and more information are available at www.uindy.edu/etc or (317) 788-3251.
