Choral – Past Concerts
O Nata Lux: A PLU Christmas Concert
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
The Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra present their annual Christmas concert, featuring works by Dan Forrest, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Benjamin Britten, and others, mixed with traditional carols and seasonal favorites.
Sold out
Port Angeles Symphony: Holiday Favorites & Classics
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, Port Angeles, WA, United States
An evening of music for everyone. Prokofiev, Sibelius, Bach, and Strauss share the program with A Musicological Journey Through the 12 Days of Christmas and a joyful audience sing-along.
$35 / $25 / $18 / $15 / free
Northwest Chamber Chorus: A Child's Christmas in Wales
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Traditional carols interspersed with Dylan Thomas’ joyous storytelling, narrated by actor David Pichette.
$25 / $20 / Free
Cascadian Chorale: The Christmas Story
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Church of the Holy Cross, Redmond, WA, United States
Hugo Distler – Die Weihnachtsgeschichte
Hector Berlioz – The Shepherds’ Farewell (arr. Bronwyn Edwards)
David Willcocks – The Cherry Tree Carol
Gustav Holst – In the bleak midwinter
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The crown of roses
Jessica French – The Oxen
Hector Berlioz – The Shepherds’ Farewell (arr. Bronwyn Edwards)
David Willcocks – The Cherry Tree Carol
Gustav Holst – In the bleak midwinter
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The crown of roses
Jessica French – The Oxen
$20 ($15 senior/student)
Federal Way Chorale: Only Heavenly Music
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way, WA, United States
Karl Jenkins – Stella Natalis
Craig Courtney – Festival Gloria
Craig Courtney – Festival Gloria
$25 / $18 / $10
City Cantabile Choir presents the Afro-Celtic Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Green Lake United Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
City Cantabile Choir presents Kent Stevenson's Gospel Magnificat with the Shades of Praise Gospel Choir and local jazz musicians, Tom Creegan on Uilleann pipes, and Dale Russ on fiddle.
$20
Northwest Chorale: Christmas Tidings
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Musical feast of carols and sacred music, including works by J.S. Bach, Dan Forrest, Eric Whitacre, and many more.
Free (Free)
Northwest Boychoir: A Festival of Lessons & Carols
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WA, United States
A 41-year holiday tradition featuring the 90-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle.
$5-$36
Seattle Pro Musica: Solstice
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
For centuries, humans have reveled and sought comfort in festivals of light during the darkest time of year. Enjoy this warm, joyous choral music from winter traditions around the world.
$21-$38 (students FREE)
Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Pops
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Westminster Chapel, Bellevue, WA, United States
Join the Westminster Chapel Choir and LWSO for some of your holiday favorites in this sensory-friendly concert.
$15 / $20
Seattle Pro Musica: Solstice
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
For centuries, humans have reveled and sought comfort in festivals of light during the darkest time of year. Enjoy this warm, joyous choral music from winter traditions around the world.
$21-$38 (students FREE)
Orchestra Seattle & Seattle Chamber Singers: Messiah [SOLD OUT]
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 2:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A timeless classic and a Seattle tradition. Join OSSCS as they present the region’s only performances of George Frideric Handel’s full and unabridged score of Messiah.
$25 / $20 / $10 / FREE for youth
Seattle Symphony Family Concert: The Snowman
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 11:00am – 11:45am (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Edward Pola and George Wyle – It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Johannes Brahms – Chorale Prelude Op. 122, No. 8: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"
James Lord Pierpont, arr. Joe Crnko – Jingle Bells
Traditional – We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Howard Blake – The Snowman
Johannes Brahms – Chorale Prelude Op. 122, No. 8: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"
James Lord Pierpont, arr. Joe Crnko – Jingle Bells
Traditional – We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Howard Blake – The Snowman
$25 ($15 student/senior)
Port Angeles Symphony: Holiday Favorites & Classics (public rehearsal)
Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm (PST)
Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, Port Angeles, WA, United States
This working rehearsal includes the full concert program of holiday music and classics, from Bach, Prokofiev, Sibelius, and Strauss to A Musicological Journey Through the 12 Days of Christmas.
$7 / free
The Esoterics: Humility – The Wish for Simplicity
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Music by Gabriela Lena Frank, Stacy Garrop, Anna-Karin Klockar, David Lang, Forrest Pierce, Sarah Rimkus, Augusta Read Thomas, and Dale Trumbore gives voice to verses from the Bible, a Mohawk prayer, a speech by Chief Joseph (Hinmuuttu Yalatlat) of the Nez Perce, poems by Pablo Antonio Cuandra, Annie Finch, Amy Fleury, and more.
$22 / $15
Seattle Girls Choir: Carmina Angelorum – Songs of the Angels
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. Joseph Parish, Seattle, WA, United States
SGC senior choir Prime Voci is joined by harpist Juliet Stratton for Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols and other angelic works.
$15 / $10
Choral Arts Northwest: Not One Sparrow is Forgotten
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Charming Appalachian carols by CANW composer in residence Kevin Siegfried, Silly Shepherds, Stop Your Sleeping by Northwest composer Bern Herbolsheimer, and enchanting choral gems by Henry Purcell, Herbert Norman Howells, and Susan LaBarr.
$24-$32 (students free w/ID)
Music at St. James Cathedral: A Service of Readings & Carols
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Cathedral youth and adult choirs, organ, and brass lead the congregation in carol singing, including Silent night in the glow of candlelight, plus music and readings from Holy Scripture.
Free (Free)
Garfield Orchestra: ‘Messiah’ Sing-Along
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Sing-along with the award-winning Garfield Orchestra to George Frideric Handels' perennial holiday classic.
$15 / $10 / $5
Skagit Symphony: Christmastime is Here
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon, WA, United States
Richard Wagner – Siegfried Idyll, WWV 103
Samuel Barber – Excerpts from Vanessa, Op. 32
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter"
Traditional holiday favorites
Samuel Barber – Excerpts from Vanessa, Op. 32
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter"
Traditional holiday favorites
$10-$45