Festival of Christmas - Saturday

Windsor’s holiday musical tradition, the Festival of Christmas, returns to the acoustically excellent Heritage Auditorium in Assumption Hall for two performances – Saturday, December 10, 7:30 pm AND Sunday, December 11, 2:30 pm! Come hear the UWindsor Chamber Choir and University Singers under the direction of Dr. Bruce Kotowich, perform seasonal favourites and new choral works for the Holiday Season including a new choral work by Canadian composer Larry Nickel, “An A cappella Christmas Cantata!“

 

 

Pregnant out of wedlock and then claiming virginity: imagine people rolling their eyes, “Ya right! Tell me another one!” Humble Mary walked across the countryside to visit her cousin, who was also pregnant - with John the Baptist. As Mary approached the door, Elizabeth’s baby leaped inside her. 30 years later John would baptize Jesus in the Jordan River and eventually be beheaded at the request of Herod’s seductive wife. There are rare and extenuating parts of the Christmas narrative and this Cantata touches on a few. The tiny baby on a bed of straw is the simple charming picture most of us envision at Christmas. The life of Christ changed the direction of the entire world. There is hope, love and redemption for us all; I’m an ardent believer. I am so pleased and feel honoured that Dr. Kotowich with such fantastic young singers are conveying this message.    Larry Nickel

Pergolesi-Excelsus super omnes gentes Dominus

Bouzignac-Noe, Noe! Pastores, Cantate Domino

Sweelink-Hodie! Christus natus est

 

Willan-The Three Kings

Whitacre-Lux Aurumque

Sandtrom:Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming

 

Arr. Luboff-Still, Still, Still

Arr. Andrew-Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Arr. Shaw-Let It Snow

Arr. Scott-‘Round the Glory Manger

 

Nickel-An A cappella Christmas Cantata (to be recorded)

 

Arr. Simone-Do You Hear What I Hear?

Nickel- Miles to Go

 

 

 

Assumption Hall is located at 400 Huron Church Rd., between University Avenue and Wyandotte St. W., on the west side of the University of Windsor campus. The only door to the building that is accessible is located on the north side of the building, closest to the CAW Student Centre. It is identifiable by the lighter colour brick than the rest of the building.  This entrance has both steps and a ramp, making it handicap accessible.

 

Parking: street parking is free after 6:00 pm Mondays thru Saturdays and all day on Sunday; there is a pay and display lot located immediately south of Assumption Hall off Huron Church Rd.; and Assumption Church’s paid parking lot is accessible off University Ave.