‘Christmas Celebration’ to be Presented by Indialantic Chamber Singers in December

The holiday concert is free, with no tickets required

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The most beautiful music of the year will be heard in two Friday evening performances by the Indialantic Chamber Singers, when the mixed-voice ensemble of auditioned singers presents, Christmas Celebration.

The first concert of holiday favorites will be performed on Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m., at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 300 Malabar Road SE in Palm Bay.

The 30-member singing group will reprise the performance the following week on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, located at the base of the Melbourne Causeway at 106 N. Riverside Drive in Indialantic.

As the program name suggests, the concert will be a true celebration of the season, with beloved Christmas pieces both sacred and secular. The audience can expect to hear ‘The Little Drummer Boy,’ along with ‘Ding Dong Merrily on High’ and the beloved carol, ‘Silent Night.’

Also on the program are ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,’ ‘Carol of the Bells’ and ‘The Christmas Song’– written by Mel Torme and made famous by Nat King Cole. Sopranos and altos will perform the a cappella ‘Angelus ad Pastores Ait,’ with Latin text from the Gospel of Luke, while ringing chimes accompany the singers for ‘A Christmas Antiphonal.’ Founder and Conductor Emeritus, David Vogeding will take to the keyboard for ‘Good King Wenceslas,’ ‘Sussex Carol’ and ‘The First Noel’ and children of all ages will love, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.’

The audience will have a chance to join in the festive music, by participating in a sing-along. Artistic Director Beth Green will conduct the group, with piano accompaniment by Teresa Fleenor.

The Palm Bay concert will be followed by a free, on-site reception. Christmas Celebration is free of charge, with a suggested donation of $15. The organization is supported entirely by patron donations. For more information about Christmas Celebration or the performing season for the Indialantic Chamber Singers, visit IndialanticChamberSingers.org or call 321-426-0360.

Indialantic Chamber Singers Artistic Director, Beth Green, explains what makes Christmas Celebration so special.

“This concert is filled with the most beautiful music,” said Mrs. Green. “Some of them are old favorites, while others are fresh arrangements. And all of them will help put you in the Christmas spirit.”

The Indialantic Chamber Singers have performed several times in the nation’s capital at the invitation of the Washington National Cathedral. The group is considered Brevard’s premier choral ensemble and is at home at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Indialantic.

ABOUT THE INDIALANTIC CHAMBER SINGERS

Founded in 1999, the Indialantic Chamber Singers of Central Florida is a professional quality mixed-voice ensemble of auditioned singers. Membership is comprised of degreed musicians, choral arts professionals and experienced vocalists. Considered Brevard’s premier choral ensemble, the group performs a variety of accompanied and a cappella works. Their varied repertoire includes sacred, traditional and contemporary choral music.

David Vogeding began the Indialantic Chamber Singers. In 2018, Beth Green was named permanent Artistic Director for the singers, based at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Indialantic. A popular conductor and vocal performer, Beth graduated Summa Cum Laude from the studio of Dr. Elizabeth Graham at the University of Florida with a degree in choral music education. The Chamber Singers rehearse weekly and perform several times a year at a number of Brevard County venues.

In 2003 and 2007, the Indialantic Chamber Singers were invited to represent the state of Florida at the Washington National Cathedral’s ‘Florida Day’ services. The Chamber Singers traveled again to the Washington National Cathedral in 2011 to provide the prelude to Evensong and yet again in June of 2017. More information about the Indialantic Chamber Singers may be found on their website at IndialanticChamberSingers.org or by calling 321-426-0360.

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