Sweet music for the holidays

Posted on November 7, 2018 by PluggedInto in Holidays, St. Johns // 0 Comments

SAINT AUGUSTINE – The St. Augustine Community Chorus, under the direction of Mike Sanflippo, announces the opening of our 2018-19 concert series with two December performances of Gaudete! Rejoice! to be presented Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Cathedral- Basilica of St. Augustine.

The chorus will be accompanied by brass, percussion, and strings, including some traditional carols, excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, and a special appearance by the St. Augustine Youth Chorus. It is also the 200th anniversary of Silent Night, and the chorus will include the original version in this program, which was altered slightly early on into the tune we know today.

The program also includes music of Z Randall Stroope, Michael Engelhardt, and Dr. Peter J. Mathews. Premiered will be a commissioned piece to celebrate SACCs 70^th anniversary, written for the chorus by Dr. Mathews, entitled “What Sweeter Music.”

Concert tickets: Adults $20 in advance and $25 at the door, $12 Ages 11-17, $5 Active Military with ID, Children 10 & Under Free. Tickets are available online at: www.staugustinecommunitychorus.org.