An Old Fashioned Christmas Returns to Cocoa Beach With Time Honored Tradition, Carols
By Space Coast Daily // November 27, 2025
Early arrival is recommended for the best seating
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – Riverside Presbyterian Church in Cocoa Beach will once again welcome local audiences for An Old Fashioned Christmas, a cherished holiday concert that has become a seasonal favorite for Brevard County families.
The free program begins at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, at the church campus located at 3400 North Atlantic Avenue.
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Presented as part of the 2025 to 2026 Dr. Vernon Boushell Concert Series, the performance will feature the Indialantic Chamber Singers and the Brevard Youth Chorus under the direction of conductor Beth Green. The program includes a wide selection of traditional Christmas music, offering both choral richness and a nostalgic celebration of the season.
The Indialantic Chamber Singers will perform familiar songs such as The Little Drummer Boy and It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. The Brevard Youth Chorus will share lively renditions of Jingle Bells, Deck the Hall, Up on the Housetop and other favorites, accompanied by choir chimes on several selections.
The two ensembles will unite for pieces including Ding Dong Merrily on High and Silent Night, creating moments that blend youthful voices with seasoned choral harmonies. Audience members will also be invited to join in singing several well-loved carols throughout the afternoon.
Green, who serves as conductor for both groups, spoke warmly about the longstanding partnership with Riverside Presbyterian Church. She said the singers look forward to the holiday performance each year and appreciate the enthusiastic support the concert continues to receive from the Cocoa Beach community.
The Dr. Vernon Boushell Concert Series has a long history of presenting uplifting and enduring music free of charge to the public. Although admission to An Old Fashioned Christmas is free, attendees must reserve a ticket in advance at
RiversidePresbyterianChurch.org or by calling 321-222-7875. Early arrival is recommended for the best seating.
The concert series continues a musical legacy rooted in classical and sacred traditions while welcoming a variety of musical styles that celebrate the spirit of community. Riverside Presbyterian Church remains committed to fostering musical outreach, education and service through programs that enrich the cultural life of Brevard County.
