Concordia musicians share Christmas spirit

Published by Concordia University, Nebraska 11 years ago on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 2:46 PM

Concordia hosted its annual Christmas at Concordia concerts Dec. 7-9. Performances were held Friday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. All concerts were open to the public free of charge, but tickets were required.

Multiple ensembles from the music department at Concordia took part in sharing the Christmas message. The four concerts featured the University A Cappella Choir, the University Symphonic Band, Male Chorus, Handbell Choir, Women’s Chorale and the University Brass Ensemble. The groups performed traditional hymns of the season and invited audience participation throughout the concerts. Scripture readings and original music from Concordia students and faculty was also part of the celebration.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, a holiday buffet-style meal was served from 4:30-6:30 p.m.in the Janzow Campus Center. Pre-paid tickets were $15 for adults, $9 for kids age 8-12, and free for kids age 3 and under. 

An additional concert was added to the slate of Christmas at Concordia performances this year to better accommodate demand. In recent years all tickets have been reserved within a few days of becoming available. 

Christmas at Concordia is made possible through the support of Jones National Bank & Trust Co.

Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Neb. that currently serves over 2,200 students. Concordia offers more than 50 professional and liberal arts programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world. For more information, visit cune.edu.