AT A GLANCE
Bridgewater College’s Holiday Extravaganza
When: Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m.
Where: Concert Hall, Carter Center for Worship and Music
Cost: Free and open to the public
Bridgewater College’s music ensembles will perform familiar seasonal songs during two Holiday Extravaganza concerts on Dec. 6 and 7 in the Concert Hall of BC’s Carter Center for Worship and Music.
One of the most popular musical performances of the year, the Holiday Extravaganza will be sure to get attendees into the holiday spirit. Split into two concerts to accommodate the large audience, both performances will feature the Concert Choir, Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, The Men’s Choir and audience sing-alongs. The first holiday concert will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m., and the second concert will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.
During Friday’s performance, additional ensembles will includethe Trumpet Ensemble, Chamber Strings, and Percussion Ensemble. The Flute Choir, Saxophone Choir, and BC Tuba Guys will perform on Saturday.
Under the direction of Dr. Ryan Keebaugh ’02, the Concert Choir will begin both concerts with “Angels for the Realms of Glory” as arranged by Dan Forrest. Keebaugh will also lead the Chorale in performing “Gaudete” as arranged by Brian Kay, “Silent Night” as arranged by Dan Forrest and “Echo” by Rob Dietz. Adjunct Instructor of Music Amy Robertson will accompany the Concert Choir and Chorale on piano.
Under the direction of Dr. Christine Carrillo, the Jazz Ensemble will perform “The Twelve Days of Christmas” as arranged by Paul Clark, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Vince Guaraldi and arranged by Paul Murtha and “Go Tell it on the Mountain” as arranged by Mat Montgomery. At the conclusion of both concerts, Carrillo will lead the Symphonic Band in performing “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Albert Hague and Eugene Poddany and arranged by Larry Clark, “The Polar Express” by Alan Silverstri and Glen Ballard and arranged by Jerry Brubaker and “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson.
Both performances are free and open to the public.
Media Contact:
Eli Quay ’20
Communications and Media Relations Specialist
540-828-5486
equay3@bridgewater.edu
12/02/24
