Christmas Concert at the State Hospital - December 22, 2009

Just several days before Christmas, the Civic Chorus had a unique experience when we sang our Christmas set at the Wyoming State Hospital.  It was a little creepy when they locked the doors behind us as we entered, but the staff was very grateful and helpful, and the patients were a very appreciative audience.  This was our program:

• Do You Hear What I Hear?
• Kyrie
• An Irving Berlin Christmas
• Born on a New Day
• It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
• Joy to the World

by Sara

Evanston Community Christmas Gala - December 10, 2009

Last Thursday the Evanston Civic Chorus hosted the 2nd biennial Evanston Community Christmas Gala at Davis Middle School.  The concert was an even bigger success than the Gala two years ago, which is what we were hoping for.  The only really unfortunate thing about the event was that the auditorium was super cold.  Someone had left the outside door open earlier in the day, and there was not enough time for it to heat up.  I had a hard time playing the piano, my fingers were so cold.   

We heard great performances from the Catholic Church choir, the Evanston Civic Chorus and the Evanston Civic Orchestra as well as a vocal duet, vocal quintet, instrumental trio and piano soloist.  To end the concert, the combined choirs and orchestra performed "Joy to the World" and then led the audience in a sing-a-long.
 
by Sara

Christmas Concert at Library - 2009

The evening of December 3rd was very busy for the Civic Chorus. We started with our

Christmas Concert at the Uinta County Library at 5:30. This was our first time singing there. And it was my first time playing on a white piano. I played a little prelude music before the concert so I could get used to the keyboard. I played my favorites and even got a couple of requests from the gathering audience. This was our program:

• Do You Hear What I Hear?
• Kyrie
• An Irving Berlin Christmas
• Born on a New Day
• The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
• Joy to the World

The first two songs were favorites with the Chorus, as well as "Born on a New Day." Many in the audience particularly enjoyed "Joy to the World." Really, though, the whole concert was fun because we were singing Christmas music. And on top of that, it was fun to be loud in the library without anyone telling us to be quiet. View More Photos

After the concert, we rushed out to mingle with the crowd and sing carols at the Downtown Merchants Open House and Parade of Lights. We are becoming a familiar group at this annual event. I particularly liked singing inside of different businesses where we could look at our music and sing parts instead of singing in the dark outside and winging it.

Next we had a dress rehearsal with the Evanston Civic Orchestra and combined choir to put together "Joy to the World." It was super fun singing with the orchestra and this will definitely be a highlight of the Community Christmas Gala on the 10th. View More Photos