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November 26, 2019

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12 UCW NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3, 2019 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 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. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcom- ingweekly.com 910-484-6200. An MVP Fan From Our KICKOFF CLUB Will be Chosen on Game Days! * *Some limitations may apply. Exclusive to BMFCU Members with active membership status. Official account and prize entry rules and a complete list of prizes are available at BraggMutual.org/kickoff-to-savings/. ARMY VS NAVY – WIN $ 500 SUPER BOWL – WIN $1,000 Equal Credit Opportunity Lender. Text the Word CLUB to 88000 to Learn How to Play! WIN $ 1,000 KICKOFF CLUB JOIN THE KICKOFF CLUB WIN $ 100 Monday Night Football Games

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