MANSFIELD, PA— “Grant Us Peace” will be the theme of the annual Mansfield University holiday choral concerts on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Steadman Theatre.
More than 150 singers and instrumentalists in the Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Festival Chorus, Chamber Singers, and the Concert Choir will take part. Peggy Dettwiler, producer and director, has programmed music from historical classics to popular favorites that celebrate the seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah.
This year’s theme, “Grant Us Peace,” is taken from the Latin phrase, Dona nobis pacem, found in the Agnus Dei of the Roman Catholic Mass and appropriated for a number of choral works.
The finale of these holiday concerts will unite all of the choirs in singing the final movement of Dona Nobis Pacem by Vaughan Williams with organ and percussion. The united voices always provide a powerful ending to these celebrative December performances.
And the audience will enjoy singing familiar holiday carols with organ accompaniment by Marian Miller, A winter village backdrop has been ordered to set the stage for a lovely evening. .
Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $5 for students and children and are available online at music.mansfield.edu or by calling (570)662-4710.
MU students with ID will be admitted free.
Due to the popularity of the holiday concert, patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and arrive 30 minutes before concert time.
The concert is supported in part by student activity fees.