Hickory Choral Society, a 110-singer choir that includes 15 Burke County members, will provide several holiday concerts this month.
On Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m., the choral society will present Cookies and Carols: A Festive Event for Children. According to organizers, this event promises to be a magical experience for the entire family.
The Grinch and Santa Claus will make a special appearance, and attendees will enjoy activities and music that are sure to entertain guests of all ages. From sing-along carols to meeting Santa, there will be something for everyone. Little ones will leave the show with a special Christmas cookie.
“Cookies and Carols” will take place at Ridgeview Community Center, 115 7th Ave. SW, in Hickory.
Later in December, Hickory Choral Society will present their annual Christmas concerts. This year’s event, Soundtrack of the Season, will offer music lovers four opportunities to hear a concert packed with choral standards, holiday classics, as well as other selections. Enhanced by an orchestra and in the stunning setting of Corinth Reformed Church, these concerts are sure to put listeners in the holiday spirit.
Shows are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. The church is at 150 16th Ave. NW, Hickory.
Concert underwriters are Lee and Cindy Combs, Elizabeth and Michael Philhower, Vanguard Furniture, George Clay and Sandra Pait, and Carolina Ear, Nose and Throat. Hickory Choral Society is a funded affiliate of Arts Culture Catawba.
The Christmas concerts serve as the entrance point for the choral society’s 2024-25 season entitled Captivating Stories, Inspiring Music.
All concerts are free to the public, but those who choose to donate to the organization may be afforded membership benefits, such as preferred and reserved seating, reserved parking, and more. The 2024-25 season memberships are available. Visit hickorychoralsociety.org for more information.
Hickory Choral Society singers from Burke County include: (Morganton) Karla Busch, Carrie Caldwell, Mike Chandler, Buzz Foster, Anne Gongalez, Olivia Higdon, Mark Selm, Jim Valenti, Beth Walker, and Bonnie Walker; (Connelly Springs) Sarah Lynch and Associate Conductor Renee Shatley; (Rutherford College) Aleta Hoyle; and (Valdese) Lu Litton Griffin, and Amanda Hudson.
Sandra Wilkerson Queen may be reached at 828-445-8595, ext. 2002, orsandra@thepaper.media.
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