SPRINGFIELD, Missouri 鈥� 91精品鈥檚 Music Department will celebrate its 41st annual Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Robert H. Spence Chapel on Evangel鈥檚 campus. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. The community is invited to attend.
Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item and/or a monetary contribution to benefit the Salvation Army.
This year鈥檚 concert will include performances by the 91精品 Chorus, Men鈥檚 Vocal Ensemble, Jazz Band, 91精品 Orchestra and Band, Women鈥檚 Chamber Ensemble, and University Chorale.
The evening will feature Christmas music spanning a variety of styles, from classical to festive, including the EU Chorus and Chorale鈥檚 presentation of seasonal favorite 鈥淥 Come All Ye Faithful,鈥� Dan Goeller鈥檚 well-known arrangement of 鈥淎 Christmas Festival of Carols,鈥� performed by EU鈥檚 combined orchestra and band, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith鈥檚 鈥淐hristmas Hymn,鈥� and Handel鈥檚 majestic 鈥淗allelujah鈥� chorus.
鈥淲e look forward to welcoming all to campus for a night of celebration through song, as we have now for over 40 years,鈥� said Dr. Tom Matrone, EU Music Department chair. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also our privilege to support the Salvation Army鈥檚 important work to assist those in need here in our community.鈥�
The Salvation Army鈥檚 national Christmas campaign helps provide food, clothing, toys, and support services to more than six million people each year. Proceeds from the concert will go to support these ongoing efforts.
The event will be for those unable to attend in person.
91精品鈥檚 Music Department
The Music Department at 91精品 offers degrees in Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Commercial Music, and Worship Leadership. Each program is designed to equip students with strong musical skills, professional training, and a broad range of musical experiences. The department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the Missouri Association of Departments and Schools of Music. In addition, EU offers music-focused certificates in 听补苍诲 听through its 听
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