Chorus launches holiday concert series
Coastal Voices, the 53-voice premier community chorus of Lincoln County, will bring choral music to audiences up and down the central Oregon coast in a series of four “Holiday Homecoming” concerts, beginning this Saturday, Dec. 7, in Newport.
Artistic Director Rhodd Caldwell has crafted an eclectic program of seasonal music.
“In the first half we will highlight songs celebrating Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Solstice and wintertime, including the world premiere of a work by chorus member Steven Kacsmar,” Caldwell said. “For the second half I have chosen to share a variety of Christmas-themed selections, both secular and sacred. Truly there is something here for everyone!”
SoundWaves, the small ensemble drawn from the choir, will perform several pieces.
After the intermission, Caldwell will lead the audience in a sing-along, with lyrics provided, as he continues his quest to “make Lincoln County the county that sings!”
Raffle tickets for song-themed gift baskets will be on sale before the concert and during intermission.
“Choir members enjoy finding items that express the meaning of the songs they are learning in different and fun ways,” said board member and raffle organizer Lissa Davis. “At the end of the concert we all enjoy seeing the big smiles of the lucky winners.”
Saturday’s performance will take place at the Newport Performing Arts Center, located at 777 W Olive Street.
The chorus will next head to Chapel By The Sea in Lincoln City on Saturday, Dec. 14, proceed to Yachats Community Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Dec. 15, and wrap up at Depoe Bay Community Hall on Sunday, Dec. 22.
All concerts begin at 3 pm.
Tickets are $25 for the Dec. 7 concert and $20 apiece for the others.
A special feature of this concert series is half-price tickets for seniors aged 55 and older.
“Grants from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund and the Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust underwrite this price reduction,” Coastal Voices Board Chairman Dr. Paul Caldron said. “Our singers love to spread joy through music. At this holiday time we are grateful that we can make it easier for our older audience members to participate in the listening and the singing.”
For more information, go to coastal-voices.org or call 541-283-6295.