Above: Four singing groups with Southborough members are promoting holiday concerts over the next ten days. (photos top left & bottom right from Facebook, top right contributed, and bottom left by Beth Melo)
Southborough’s annual Messiah Community Concert this Sunday isn’t the only holiday concert community members care about. Many town residents are active members of regional choruses based in neighboring towns. So, I’m also sharing the news on their events this weekend and next.
Below are the details on relevant community chorus concerts taking place next door, plus the Southborough-based Handel’s Messiah Concert.
While I’m sharing this news, I should also note that a free, outdoor community singalong is scheduled for a week from Friday night, hosted by the Girl Scouts. You can find info on that and other holiday events here.
Northboro Area Community Chorus
Winter in New England
Sunday, December 8th, 2:00 pm
Algonquin Regional High School auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough
The chorus will present its 53rd Annual Christmas Concert. The concert includes a visit from Santa Claus, plus a basket raffle.
Admission is $5 each. You can pay using cash only at the door or purchase online through Friday.
Westborough Community Chorus
Winter Festival
Friday & Saturday, December 6th & 7th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 pm
Sarah Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher Street, Westborough
The chorus will hold three performances of its Annual Holiday Show with colorful sets and costumes. This year’s program is geared to “to help you get into that festival mood, the Chorus presents a celebration of the music of Winter. Songs like A Marshmallow World, The Cold and Fugue Season, Grown Up Christmas List, Sleigh Ride, A Solitary Snowflake, and of course, Let it Snow.”
Concerts include visits from Santa (and perhaps an audience singalong).
Admission is $15 general admission and $10 per student/senior. They are available at the door, through chorus members, or online here.
The Messiah Community Chorus
Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, December 10th at 3:30 pm
Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common Street, Southborough
The chorus will perform its 50th annual concert of traditional selections from Handel’s Messiah. The performance is complete with chorus, orchestra and soloists.
A portion of funds raised will be used to support the Southborough Food Pantry. Tickets prices are $15 for general admission and $10 per student or senior. For details, see dedicated post.
Assabet Valley Mastersingers
Messiah Sing
Sunday, December 15th at 3:30 pm
Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 W Main St, Westborough
Each year, AVM members accompanied by organ, performs the Christmas portion of Handel’s oratorio in addition to the “Hallelujah Chorus” with solos.
A highlight of this annual concert is audience is encouraged to sing along during the choruses. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own score, but a limited number will be available to share.
Admission $10 at the door. For more details or to buy tickets online, click here.
