The Joy of Christmas(December 2024)

2:30pm 14 December 2024 – St. Andrew’s United Church, Nanaimo

featuring Christmas Cantata Gloria in Excelsis Deo, BWV 191 by JS Bach accompanied by an 18 piece orchestra

2:00pm 15 December 2024 – Christ Church Gabriola, Gabriola Island

Nanaimo Tickets: $25 through the Port Theatre (when released) or $25 cash at the door for Adults, $5 for Students, Children under 13, Free
Gabriola Tickets: $20 cash at the door for Adults, $5 for Students, Children under 13, Free

Port Theatre tickets: 250-754-8550 or www.porttheatre.com

Due to size constraints the cantata will only be performed in Nanaimo.

Hey there – choral music fans!  We want to entice you to our fabulous upcoming Christmas program, “THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS”, December 14th, 2:30 pm at St. Andrew’s United Church and December 15th, 2:00 pm at Christ Church Gabriola.  The Island Consort begins its rehearsal season this week on repertoire that mixes the lovely sentiments of Renaissance and Baroque composerswith contemporary seasonal music; for example, Sweelinck’s “Hodie, Christus Natus Est” and Kirby Shaw’s “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”.

The feature work will be J.S. Bach’s wonderful, energetic cantata, BWV191 – “Gloria In Excelsis Deo”, a 16 minute work in 3 movements with an 18-piece orchestra to accompany the choir (the trumpets will sound!).  The choir will also be accompanied with organ and piano on several pieces by Jenny Vincent.  AND, we will have an audience sing-along to complement the spirit of the occasion – to truly feel the Joy of Christmas.