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Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church Christmas Oratorio Concert - Choir, Handbells & Chamber Orchestra
Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church
Christmas Oratorio Concert
With choir, handbells and chamber orchestra
The Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church is pleased to invite you to their annual Christmas Oratorio on Sunday, December 7 at 4 PM. Led by the Oratorio Choir, Knox Bell Choir, and a special guest orchestra, this delightful program will feature Howard Helvey’s sing-along cantata "Sing We Now of Christmas" conducted by BRPC Music Director Christopher Fortin. No reservations are required, and admission is free.
"Sing We Now of Christmas" is a thoughtful and artistic Service of Lessons and Carols. The exquisite, fresh carol settings are woven together with scripture lessons offering the voices of the Old Testament prophets, the angel Gabriel, Mary, and the authors of the four gospels for a refreshing celebration of Advent and Christmas.
Howard Helvey is among the most widely published composers of his generation. Awarded the international choral composition first prize in 2006 by the John Ness Beck Foundation, his hundreds of works are published by over twenty major American and British companies and are regularly performed and recorded throughout the world. Recent highlights include performances of his music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Choir of King's College (Cambridge, England), the BBC Singers, the Kansas City Chorale, Conspirare (Austin), The Crossing (Philadelphia), the Choirs of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (NYC).
A delicious reception will follow, and a free will offering will be taken to help cover costs for this and other special music events. To support BRPC’s endeavors throughout the year, please consider visiting the Friends of Music page at www.brpc.org/worship/friends-of-music.
Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church is in the center of Basking Ridge at One East Oak St. You may contact the church at www.brpc.org, or 908-766-1616.
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