The Quincy Symphony Chorus shares a nostalgic holiday setting at their “Christmas Keepsakes” Concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 in Salem Church. The choristers are directed by Dr. Phyllis Robertson and accompanied by Becky White.
This celebration includes rich and deeply meaningful Christmas music including “Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten and “Merry Christmas, Darling,” a gentle holiday song made famous by The Carpenters. Instrument accompaniments add to the joyful atmosphere and include harp, oboe, flute, bassoon, brass and percussion.
Concert attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food to benefit the Lutheran Church of St. John Food Pantry.
The Symphony Chorus includes singers from all walks of life in Quincy and the surrounding area. Rehearsing on Monday evenings, the spring 2023 performances include the “Pop Music Legends” Concert on March 2 and a joint performance of “Carmina Burana” with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and other choirs on April 20. Area singers are invited to audition for the spring chorus by contacting Dr. Robertson at 217-228-2866.
Single tickets will be available throughout the season at the door, or in advance from Quincy HyVee stores, Sturhahn Jewelers, and the QSOA website. Single ticket prices are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors. Thanks to support from the Community Foundation and the Tracy Family Foundation, children 18 and under are admitted free to all concerts and are encouraged to attend.
The Christmas Keepsakes concert is sponsored by Kohl Wholesale. Klingner & Associates is the Music Sponsor and WTAD is the media sponsor. The 2023-24 Season Sponsors are Blessing Hospital and The Knapheide Manufacturing Company. The season is made possible by the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. Learn more about the chorus and the music at www.qsoa.org or call 217-222-2856 for more information.
