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YPSILANTI – The Eastern Michigan University Choral Program plans to usher in the holiday season with its Candlelight Concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, at Pease Auditorium, 494 College Pl in Ypsilanti. The signature concerts help raise funds to support the EMU choir. General admission and donor tickets are available for this event.

This year’s concert theme is “For When We Love,” which will bring musicians and audiences together while celebrating the traditional holiday music of the season. 

Brandon Johnson, director of Choral Activities at Eastern, said the Candlelight Concert reminds us that we have much more in common than what divides us.

“You will hear artistic work by students, community members, and faculty,” said Johnson. “The Candlelight Concert includes people from all walks of life working together to celebrate the season. Each artist is working, so everyone feels renewed, inspired, and connected,” he added. 

Traditional carol arrangements will be intermingled with the music of J.S. Bach, Edward Elgar, Elaine Hagenberg, G. F. Handel, Herbert Howells, Karen Marrolli, Felix Mendelssohn, and Knut Nystedt. 

“This is a terrific way to celebrate the holiday season while supporting artists in our community,” said Johnson.

The choral program offers free concerts year-round and the Candlelight Concert is the only ticketed event. This concert helps to educate students, connect with the community and work on collaboration. For more information about the Candlelight Concert or to purchase tickets, visit the webpage.

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