12 UCW NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019
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On Dec. 7, the Fayetteville
Symphony Orchestra will
present its annual Christmas
concert, "Deck the Halls," at
Fayetteville State University's
Seabrook Auditorium. Each
year, the symphony presents a
special holiday program for the
community, featuring beloved
carols and other holiday clas-
sics, and this year's production
is no exception.
is year's concert will open
with festive selections from
renowned composers includ-
ing Sergei Prokofiev and Ralph
Vaughan Williams. Concert-
goers will then be treated to Tchaikovsky's famous
Nutcracker Suite, which includes such iconic
holiday pieces as "Russian Dance," and "Dance
of the Sugar Plum Fairy." Other selections on the
program this year include the sacred classic, "For
unto Us a Child Is Born," from Handel's masterpiece,
Messiah, after which, two wonderful choirs from the
Fayetteville community will join the symphony for
the remainder of the concert. Firstly, the Fayetteville
Academy choir, directed by Leann Valcarcel, will
perform some Christmas selections, including
"Noel Nouvelet" and "e Birth of Nicolas," by ac-
claimed choral composer, Benjamin Britten. After
this, the Cumberland Choral
Arts, formerly known as the
Cumberland Oratorio Singers,
will perform a number of favor-
ite Christmas carols, including
some arranged by master choral
arranger and composer, John
Rutter, such as "I Saw ree
Ships" and "O Holy Night."
e Fayetteville Symphony's
accomplished conductor,
Stefan Sanders, shared that
he looks forward to leading a
large representation of North
Carolina's greatest musicians
in a production of familiar and
beloved melodies. "Each year,
the Fayetteville Symphony and I look forward to
brightening everyone's holiday season with a fun
family friendly concert of great music to get us in the
holiday spirit." He also added, "We look forward to
celebrating the beauty of the season with them and
welcoming you to the beautiful Seabrook Audito-
rium at the Fayetteville State University Dec. 7."
"Deck the Halls" is sure to be a masterpiece of
sound produced by some of the Fayetteville area's
most skilled and highly trained professionals.
Together with extraordinary choral groups, the
Fayetteville Academy chorus and the Cumberland
Choral Arts Choir, this is going to be a unique pro-
duction that you will not want to miss.
is Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra is spon-
sored and supported by various corporate and
individual donors including the Fayetteville Arts
Council. Townsend Real Estate, the North Carolina
Arts Council, and various individual donors includ-
ing Gillie Revel and Susan Stephany, all of who are
helping to support this event and many others in the
2019-2020 season.
Tickets are available for purchase online now
at https://squareup.com/store/fayetteville-
symphony-orchestra/item/deck-the-halls! Ticket
rates are $10.28 for children and college students
with an ID, $23.36 for seniors and military with an
ID and $26.17 for adults. e proceeds go to help
sustain the Fayetteville Symphony's presence in
our hometown as well as their influence on local
youth through associated organizations, such as
the Fayetteville Symphony Youth Orchestra and
the String Sinfonietta. If tickets are purchased up
to 15 days before the event, they may be mailed to
recipients. However, it they are purchased closer to
the concert they may be picked up at the will call
box office line. Or you can also call the symphony
at 910-433-4690 to purchase tickets.
'Deck the Halls' at Seabrook Auditorium
by ANNA HALL
Enjoy a Christmas concert at Seabrook Au-
ditorium Dec. 7.
EVENTS
ANNA HALL, Contributing Writer.
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