Greater Uniontown Chorale to present ‘The Sounds of Christmas’
The Greater Uniontown Chorale and Children’s Chorus will present their annual Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Third Presbyterian Church of Uniontown. The 7:30 p.m. performance is entitled “The Sounds of Christmas” and will feature a wide variety of Christmas selections from around the world by the 40-member chorale and 20-member children’s chorus.
Several combined numbers, one with handbell accompaniment, will also be performed.
The chorale will sing Daniel Pinkham’s “Christmas Cantata,” writeen for chorus, organ and brass. A brass quartet from the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center will accompany the work.
“The Sounds of Christmas” will be the second concert of the chorale’s 28th season. Individual non-subscription tickets will be available, beginning Monday at the following outlets: Windows Designs by Lydia, Main Street in Uniontown; Judy’s Do-Re-Me Music Shop on South Beeson Boulevard Uniontown; Amend’s Jewelry in the Uniontown Mall; and Atkin’s Music Store in Connellsville.
Admission price is $10 for adults and $7 for students.
A two-concert season subscription may still be purchased for this concert and one of the remaining season offerings (Mozart’s “Requiem” on April 13 and the Children’s Chorus spring concert on June 8). Substantial savings on tickets are available by calling 724-557-1119 and leaving a voice mail message.
The Greater Uniontown Chorale is under the musical direction of William M. Dreucci and accompanied by Joanna Ball. The Children’s Chorus is directed by Marsha R. Brady.
Third Presbyterian Church is located at 425 Union St., Uniontown, and is handicapped accessible.