“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” brings warm memories for most of us, it reminds us of the very best part of the holiday season: getting together with family—if only in our dreams.

The River City Chorale wants to help you kick-off the holiday season by offering a selection of Christmas favorites, both sacred and secular, popular and classical. From “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” through medleys of traditional carols, to “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” by Memley, to the exquisitely beautiful “O Nata Lux” by Forbes. There will something for everyone. Added just this year, will be a brass ensemble, and, as always, the accompaniment of the talented members of the River City Orchestra and pianist, Kathleen Earl Midgley.

There will be three different dates and venues to choose from: Dec. 4th at 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks; Dec. 5^th at 7:30 pm at the Faith Presbyterian Church in South Sacramento; and Dec. 6^th at 4:00 pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights. As you can see, you don’t have to drive downtown or pay for expensive parking to experience one of these fine performances. And parking is always free!

The River City Chorale, 60 voices strong, has been providing an eclectic selection of music to Sacramento for 38 years, featuring classical, jazz, Broadway, folk, etc. The Chorale performs three times a year; in addition to the Christmas concert, there is the ever-popular winter Cabaret and the spring concert in May. Richard Morrissey has been the musical director of the River City Chorale for a number of years and brings a wealth of teaching and performing experience to the group.

Visit www.RiverCityChorale.org or call (916) 331-5810 to order tickets. Season ticket holders receive a 20 percent discount on what is already a very affordable rate—this means three concerts for only $44!

Source: Diane Salter