FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
St. Joseph Community Chorus Presents: Christmas at the Cathedral with the Fountain City Brass Band
St. Joseph, MO – The St. Joseph Community Chorus (SJCC) warmly invites you to its annual holiday concert, Christmas at the Cathedral, featuring the renowned Fountain City Brass Band from Kansas City. Join us for this festive event at the historic Cathedral of St. Joseph, located at 519 N. 10th St. in St. Joseph, Missouri, with two performances scheduled:
- Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 PM
- Monday, December 16 at 7:30 PM
This year’s concert is generously sponsored by Gray Manufacturing in St. Joseph.
Tickets for Christmas at the Cathedral are priced at $25 for adults and $20 for seniors, with free admission for all students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.stjoechorus.org/tickets.
The Fountain City Brass Band will perform a selection of beloved Christmas classics, bringing their unique, powerful sound to this year’s celebration. The band, under the direction of Principal Guest Conductor, Roger Oyster, and the chorus, under the artistic direction of Dr. Tim Tharaldson, will collaborate on two pieces- Randol Bass’s “Gloria” and Gwyneth Walker’s “A Star in the East.”
The program also features other cherished holiday tunes, including:
- “The Friendly Beasts,” arranged by Robert Scholz
- “Away in a Manger,” arranged by Peter Latona
- “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,” arranged by Timothy Jon Tharaldson
In addition, the SJCC Chamber Choir will perform beautiful renditions of “Gabriel’s Message” in a Voces8 arrangement and Scriven’s arrangement of “Christ the Appletree.”
After each performance, audience members are invited to a warm reception in the Cathedral’s basement to celebrate the season with refreshments and fellowship.
Celebrate the spirit of Christmas by joining us for this inspiring musical experience. Bring your family and friends, and make Christmas at the Cathedral part of your holiday tradition!
Contact:
Cheryl Rasmussen
St. Joseph Community Chorus Administrator
316-530-2410
www.stjoechorus.org