The Corona and Carrizozo Community Choirs
“Rural Community Choir Heads West for a Lincoln County Christmas”
The holiday music season in western Lincoln County will be made brighter
again this year with major Christmas concert performances of “Celebrate the
Child Who is the Light” by the combined Corona, Ancho and Carrizozo
community choirs, the largest choral performance group in Lincoln
County. The group’s initial performance was December 3rd in Corona.
They now go on the road for a Capitan performance on Sunday,
December 9, 3:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, 228 3rd Street.
The final group performance will be on Sunday December 16, 3:00 pm at
Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo.
The performance time is approximately 35 minutes and the
general public from across Lincoln and
Torrance Counties including tourist visitors to the region are invited.
Refreshments will be served following the concert at each location.
again this year with major Christmas concert performances of “Celebrate the
Child Who is the Light” by the combined Corona, Ancho and Carrizozo
community choirs, the largest choral performance group in Lincoln
County. The group’s initial performance was December 3rd in Corona.
They now go on the road for a Capitan performance on Sunday,
December 9, 3:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, 228 3rd Street.
The final group performance will be on Sunday December 16, 3:00 pm at
Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo.
The performance time is approximately 35 minutes and the
general public from across Lincoln and
Torrance Counties including tourist visitors to the region are invited.
Refreshments will be served following the concert at each location.
The 30+ member choir also hails from across Lincoln County –
Corona, Ancho, White Oaks, Carrizozo, Alto, Ruidoso and the
‘rural ranch country’ in-between.
Choral direction has been provided by Carrizozo’s Scott Shafer and Sherrill
Bradford of Corona. Rehearsals for the group started in October and have
taken place in Corona, at the Old Ancho School House and in Carrizozo.
Corona, Ancho, White Oaks, Carrizozo, Alto, Ruidoso and the
‘rural ranch country’ in-between.
Choral direction has been provided by Carrizozo’s Scott Shafer and Sherrill
Bradford of Corona. Rehearsals for the group started in October and have
taken place in Corona, at the Old Ancho School House and in Carrizozo.
The concert features “Celebrate the Child Who is the Light” created by
Canadian composer Tom Fettke.
The choral work provides heart-warming music and an
inspirational narration with rich melodies and harmonies. The musical score
focuses on the birth of Christ, weaving a variety of large choral works and
several vocal solos, amid the narration of the timeless Christmas story.
Accompanists include Cheryl Smith of Carrizozo and Becky Kohl of
Corona, with Bob Curtiss of Carrizozo providing the narration.
Canadian composer Tom Fettke.
The choral work provides heart-warming music and an
inspirational narration with rich melodies and harmonies. The musical score
focuses on the birth of Christ, weaving a variety of large choral works and
several vocal solos, amid the narration of the timeless Christmas story.
Accompanists include Cheryl Smith of Carrizozo and Becky Kohl of
Corona, with Bob Curtiss of Carrizozo providing the narration.
If You Go: What: “Celebrate the Child Who is the Light”, performed by the Corona and
Carrizozo Community Choirs When and Where: 3:00 pm December 9 at the Capitan United Methodist
Church and 3:00 pm Sunday December 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church in
Carrizozo.
How Much: No Charge. Free!
Carrizozo Community Choirs When and Where: 3:00 pm December 9 at the Capitan United Methodist
Church and 3:00 pm Sunday December 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church in
Carrizozo.
How Much: No Charge. Free!
For more information on concert dates and times, contact
Scott Shafer 648.2142 or Sherrill Bradford at 849-1633.
Scott Shafer 648.2142 or Sherrill Bradford at 849-1633.
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