Calendar

2008-2009

UPDATED 10/13/2008

Symphonicity Chorus Auditions
Symphonicity, The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach will be holding auditions for all voice parts in their chorus on Saturday, November 15th. Auditions will be held at Bayside Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach, 1400 Ewell Rd., Virginia Beach, 23455 (located just off Independence Blvd.). These auditions will be in preparation for their annual choral concert on February 22, 2009 at the new Sandler Center for the Performing Arts at Town Center in Virginia Beach. The work being performed is Durufle's Requiem. Please contact Bill Hunter, Chorus Manager of Symphonicity Chorus at chorus.manager@symphonicity.org or 481-0515 and 627-0967 for more information. Symphonicity, the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach, provides a challenging performance experience for area musicians and fills a need for low cost, quality concerts in the community. The orchestra has over 100 members, who give freely of their time and talents. Membership is composed of retired and active symphony players, public school teachers, instructors at and graduates of the Armed Forces School of Music, freelance musicians, private instructors and composers, as well as business professionals, homemakers, and select high school students. Symphonicity, formerly known as the Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra, was formed in 1981, under the baton of its current Music Director and Conductor, David S. Kunkel. Symphonicity is a resident company at the new Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in the Town Center of Virginia Beach. For more information, visit www.symphonicity.org

Virginia Chorale Tenth Annual Young Singers Project Auditions
The Virginia Chorale's premiere education program, the Young Singers Project, is holding auditions for its tenth anniversary season. High school singers are carefully selected by audition to join this elite group of students residing throughout Southeastern Virginia. In addition to multiple performance opportunities, the students also have the opportunity to be mentored by the Chorale's professional singers while working closely with Maestro Scott Williamson. Auditions will take place: Monday, November 3, 3:00 - 6:00 PM, First United Methodist Church, 10246 Warwick Blvd., Newport News; Wednesday, November 5, 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Virginia Chorale Office, 236 East Plume Street, Downtown Norfolk For more information or to schedule an audition, please call the office at 627-8375 or visit our website at www.vachorale.org.

Virginia Symphony Seeks Operations Coordinator
Virginia Symphony seeks an Operations Coordinator who will be responsible for ensuring that all needs of guest artists/conductors are met. The Operations Coordinator will assist the Operations Manager and General Manager in managing the day-to-day activities of the Virginia Symphony Production Department. For more information, including all duties and responsibilities, job requirements and compensation, CLICK HERE. Review begins immediately. Send letter of application and current resume by October 17, 2008 to: Mark Mallamo, Operations Manager, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, 861 Glenrock Rd. Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502. Or electronically to: mmallamo@virginiasymphony.org
No phone calls, please.

Virginia Symphony Seeks Education Coordinator
Virginia Symphony seeks a full-timeEducation Coordinator who will work in consultation with Director of Education and Community Engagement to design and implement all primary and secondary education programs, including Young People's Concerts with related activities, and all School/Orchestra Artistic Residency programs. For more information, including all duties and responsibilities, job requirements and compensation, CLICK HERE. Review begins immediately. Send letter of application, current resume, and a contact list of four references by October 17, 2008 to: Education Coordinator Search, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, 861 Glenrock Road, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502. No fax or emails or phone calls please.

Virginia Beach Chorale Seeks New Director
The Virginia Beach Chorale, one of Virginia Beach's oldest continuous performing groups, seeks a dynamic new Director. The singers in the Virginia Beach Chorale are volunteer singers from all over the southside; however, the Director is a paid position. For more information and application procedures, visit the website at virginiabeachchorale.org or send a letter of interest to: Search Committee, Virginia Beach Chorale, c/o Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church, 420 Thalia Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. For additional information call Melissa Knight at 721-3540. Application deadline is November 1, 2008.

Part Time Church Organist
First Church of God, 8600 Granby Street, Norfolk, needs an experiencedd organist to play during Sunday morning worship service. Please fax resume to (757) 587-3882

Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 7:30pm
The East Village Opera Company
You've heard opera and you've heard rock but you've never heard opera rocked like the East Village Opera Company. A powerhouse rock band, string quartet and two phenomenal singers bring the towering emotion and timeless musicality of opera into the 21st century. Co-founded by lead singer Tyley Ross and arranger/mult-instrumentalist Peter Kiesewalter, East Village Opera Company electrifies the classics in a totally fresh and innovative way. By embracing the pomposity of rock and the pomposity of opera (says Kiesewalter) the East Village Opera Company flies and soars. Tickets $30/$25. www.HamptonArts.net American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA. 23663. 757-722-2787.

Friday, October 17, 2008,11:30am-1:30pm
Mykola Suk Piano Master Class
Mr. Suk will conduct a Piano Master Class with advanced William and Mary piano students Open to the public, free admission. No tickets required. Ewell Recital Hall

Friday, October 17, 2008, 7:30pm
Jonathan Dimmock Organ Recital
Jonathan Dimmock, concert organist will be featured in recital. Mr. Dimmock is the organist for the San Francisco Symphony and is well-respected in both live performance and recording. He is also a native of Virginia. St. Bede Church houses a 54 rank Buzard Pipe Organ installed in 2005. Mr. Dimmock's program will feature a wide variety of organ literature and admission is free. A freewill offering will be received at the doors following the concert. St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg

Friday, October 17, 2008, 8pm
Pavlo, Guitarist and Band
Portsmouth Community Concerts continues its 70th season. Pavlo is a composer, guitarist, singer, and a recording artist. He composes in a style of music best described as "Mediterranean music," which combines influences of Flamenco, Latin, Classical and Mediterranean guitar mixed together with the Greek Bouzouki. Tickets: $27.50 Adult, $16.50 Student. Visit www.portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com

Virginia Opera: Il Trovatore
Virginia Opera opens the season with a new production of Giuseppe Verdi's action-packed, sweeping tragedy, most famous for its universally popular Anvil Chorus. The cast includes Finnish-Canadian soprano Eilana Lappalainen as Leonora, Argentina's Teatro Colón leading tenor Gustavo López Manzitti as Manrico, two-time Grammy Award winning baritone Nmon Ford as Count di Luna, and mezzo-soprano Jeneice Golbourne as Azucena. New designs for Il Trovatore include the set by Michael Ganio and lighting by Richard Winkler. Returning in the director's chair is Lillian Groag.. Artistic Director Peter Mark will conduct, marking his 100th production conducted for Virginia Opera in 34 seasons with the company. All operas in the 2008-2009 Season will be sung in Italian, with English supertitles projected above the stage. Season subscription packages are available* by calling Virginia Opera's toll-free subscriber hotline at 1-866-OPERA-VA (1-866-673-7282). Subscriptions to all four operas in range from $99-$351 in Norfolk, and from $81-$297 in Richmond. *Subscription availability in Fairfax to be announced by GMU's Center for the Arts: 703-993-ARTS (703-993-2787) Visit vaopera.org
Fairfax: October 17 - 8pm & 19 - 2:30pm, 2008, Tickets: $44-$98. George Mason University's Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Virginia.
Richmond: October 24 - 8pm & 26 - 2:30pm, 2008, Landmark Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond, Va. Tickets: $22.50-$97.50.

Saturday, October 18, 2008, 3pm
Casa Maria Concert One
Julian Milkis, clarinet; Marianna Rosenfeld, piano; Tanya Anisimova, cello. Francis Poulenc, Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; Felix Mendelssohn-Bartoldy, Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; Johannes Brahms, Trio for Clarinet, Piaino and Cello. Reception will follow the concert. Admission: $30. Checks payable to Ms. Cynthia Tremblay, Casa Maria Concerts, 280 Ortman Drive, Greenwood, VA 22943. For Further information please call 434-962-5540; 540-456-6450. Email: tanyacello@verizon.net

Saturday, October 18, 2008, 8pm
Ewell Concert Series: Mykola Suk, Pianist
"A powerhouse of a pianist" (American Record Guide, 2007), Ukrainian-American pianist Mykola Suk is a Gold Medal and First Prize winner of the International Liszt-Bartok Competition in Budapest. He represents "big piano playing in its most positive, emotionally generous manifestation." (Gramophone) Mr. Suk plays at such music festivals as the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival (Finland), the Kiev International Music Festival (Ukraine), and the International Keyboard Institute and Festival (New York City). His performances span four continents, with recitals in France, Germany, England, China, Australia, and Egypt, and his CDs have been broadcast worldwide. Mr. Suk's program will include Liszt, Mendelssohn, C.P.E. Bach, Thalberg and Hummel. Free and open to the public. Ewell Recital Hall is located on the William and Mary campus inside Ewell Hall (off Jamestown Road near Boundary Street).

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Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:30pm
Sunday, October 19. 2008, 3pm
Arpeggio
The renowned ensemble Arpeggio will perform a concert of music by Bach, Mozart, Norvell, Dvorak, Debussy and Strauss. Tickets: $20 at the door. (sorry, no credit cards) Oct. 18: The auditorium of Lancaster Middle School in Kilmarnock, VA Oct. 19: Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum of Art, 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk.

Saturday, October 18, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, October 19, 2008, 3pm
Virginia Chorale Glorious Baroque
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Virginia Chorale with new music director Scott Williamson. As Virginia's only fully professional choral ensemble, the Virginia Chorale is proud to present the best in choral performances and education programs to the Hampton Roads community. On November 25, 1984, a new choral ensemble called Norfolk Pro Musica presented its performance with a program featuring Baroque and Early Music. Glorious Baroque is a tribute to Norfolk Pro Musica and its first ten years of performances of music by Bach, Byrd, Charpentier, Handel, Morley, and Purcell. Scott Williamson, conductor. From the opulence of the Italian style in Venice to the zenith of Baroque choral music in J.S. Bach, from South America’s oldest known chorus to the royal anthems of Purcell and Handel, these 400-year-old gems have never sounded more immediate. This is a program to delight the ears and touch the heart. Season Tickets: $112/$95; Student: $40. Single Tickets: $35/$27; Student: $10.Visit www.vachorale.org for more information. Oct. 18: Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court St., Portsmouth. Oct. 19: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 2215 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 ,3pm
Free Piano Concert with Lee Jordan-Anders
Arts Enter Cape Charles will present a free concert with pianist Lee Jordan-Anders at the Historic Palace Theater. Picture This is a Gallery of Musical Canvases Framed by Works of Art from the Collection of the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Virginia. In March of 1998, Lee Jordan-Anders made her debut with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra as piano soloist in Mozart's Piano Concerto in C Major, K. 467. She began Virginia Wesleyan's Familiar Faces concert series in 1986 and served as its director until 1997. In 2001 she made a CD recording of her 50th Birthday Concert, and in 2005 she recorded In A. The Familiar Faces concerts are a gift to the citizens of Virginia's Eastern Shore from Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, and are made possible by the Dougherty Visiting Artist Fund. For more information, call (757) 331-2787. Palace Theater, 305 Mason Ave., Cape Charles, VA.

ODU Department of Music October Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Postponed - New Date TBA
Monday, October 20, 2008, 8pm
Kerry Jennings, Tenor
Tenor Kerry Jennings and pianist Charles Woodward perform works by Argento, Poulenc, Rachmaninov. Free and open to the public. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Building
Monday, October 27, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, Giora Feidman, Spirit of Music/Tango Klezmer Co-sponsored by the ODU Institute for Jewish Studies and Interfaith Understanding Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 683-5305 $

Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 7:30m
VWC Concert Series: Red Priest
The VWC Concert Series presents the Baroque quintet in "Nightmare in Venice," a concert of classical works. Adults - $15, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $8. For more information, contact Sandra Billy with VWC Concert Series at 757.455.2101 or e-mail concerts@vwc.edu. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Hampton University Department of Music October Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Ogden Hall.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 8pm
HU Flute Choir Fall Concert, Lori Shipley, Director. Dett Auditorium.

Thursday, October 23, 2008, 7:30pm
Brazilian Guitar Quartet
This dream team of four of Brazil's most renowned guitarists has become one of the world's most sought-after ensembles. Recently celebrating their 10th anniversary, the Brazilian Guitar Quartet is totally unique in that they incorporate two eight-string guitars into the ensemble. The added high and low strings (developed by Paul Galbraith, one of the founding members of the quartet) greatly expand the possibilities of both sound and repertoire. Tickets $30/$25. www.HamptonArts.net American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA. 23663. 757-722-2787.

William & Mary Music Department October Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. All events on the William & Mary campus, Williamsburg, unless otherwise noted.
Friday, October 24, 8pm
W&M Wind Symphony Alumni Concert Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium.
Friday, October 24, 8pm
Botetourt Chamber Singers Homecoming Concert Wren Chapel.
Saturday, October 25, 8pm
W&M Choir Homecoming Concert Catholic Campus Ministries Chapel (10 Harrison Ave.)
Thursday, October 30, 8pm
W&M Orchestra Halloween Concert Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium. $5 general/ $1 student/ Children under 12 free.

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Friday, October 24, 2008, 7:30pm
Ninth Annual Bach Festival
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church presents the 9th Annual Bach Festival Performers: Agnes Mobley-Wynne, soprano; Anibal Acosta, guitar; Anastasia Migliozzi, viola; Stephen Walsh, recorder; Andra Hawks, flute; Kai Lin, organ and piano. The program includes Kai Lin's organ improvisation: The Spirit of J. S. Bach. Vocal music: Sighing, weeping, sorrow, need from My Spirit was in Heaviness . Heutenoch, lieber Vater from The Coffee Cantata. Sonata, BWV1034 for flute and piano. Sonata for Trio, BWV525 for guitar, viola and recorder. Free will offering. For information call Music Director, Kai Lin, 456-0325, The church phone is 489-2551. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6001 Granby St. Norfolk, VA 23505.

Friday, October 24, 2008, 7:30pm
Daniel in Babylon
The Fine Arts Guild of Christ and Saint Luke's Church presents Daniel in Babylon, a Monodrama by Francis Jackson. Allen Shaffer, Organ; Robert Burchette, Actor; the Choir of Christ and Saint Luke's Church. The origins of this remarkable work extend back almost fifty years when the actor, director and playwright John Stuart Anderson commissioned Dr. Jackson, then Organist and Master of the Music at York Minster, to compose the musical score for a dramatic presentation of stories from the Book of Daniel. This enterprise was undertaken expressly for the festival arranged to celebrate the consecration of Coventry Cathedral in 1962. Daniel in Babylon relates the Old Testament stories of Daniel, The Burning Fiery Furnace, Belshazzar's Feast, The Lion's Den, Susannah and the Elders, and Bel and the Dragon. All the characters are portrayed by one actor in a highly dramatic monologue. Reception following. Phone 627-5665 for more information. Admission $15. Christ and Saint Luke's Church, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA 23507.

Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: Brahms' Second
Be ready for an exciting ride full of "warm sunshine," jazzy links to the Roaring 20s and the singularly American sounds of spirituals as we invite you to experience Brahms' bright and buoyant symphony, Morton Gould's Spirituals, and Four Parables by Paul Schoenfield. Parables, "a sort of Gershwin Concerto in F for the new millennium exhibits an irrepressible spirit that connects the Roaring 20s and today's Generation X." Top off your experience with brilliant American pianist Andrew Russo who is shaking up the classical piano norm as a barometer of what's happening now. JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Andrew Russo, piano. Tickets: $23-$83.Visit www.virginiasymphony.orgor call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk.

Sunday, October 26, 2008, 12:30pm
Conductor's Brunch
Join Virginia Opera for an Italian brunch before the performance of Verdi's Il Trovatore in celebration of Peter Mark's 100th production conducted at Virginia Opera. This matinee also represents Maestro Mark's 700th performance conducted for the company. Attendees will have a chance to meet the Maestro before the performance, and will receive a special autographed keepsake. $50 per person. Call 804-644-8168 ext. 3392 to RSVP. Landmark Theater Ballroom.

Sunday, October 26, 2008, 2pm
Floods of Praise and Giving Concert
Randye Jones, soprano, William Tinker, piano/organ, will present a concert of favorite works by Handel, Mozart, Malotte, Schubert, Hall Johnson, Boatner, and Burleigh. The highlights are performance of Variants for "St. Anne", a setting of "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" led by children's choir under the direction of Betty Anderson, and a community sing of familiar traditional songs and favorite hymns including "Kum Ba Yah" and "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." The chapel's newly restored organ will be featured. Visit www.floodsofpraise.com for more information. Freewill offering. Herrick Chapel, 1128 Park Street, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa.

Monday, October 27, 2008, 12noon
Noon Day Concert: Suzanne Slater, Violinist
Suzanne has played in orchestras in Montana, Colorado and Florida and is now currently playing in the Virginia Beach Chamber Orchestra, studying with Dora Mullins. Her program will consist of selections from Elgar and Mozart as well as selections from Disney Movies. The free concert will be followed by a light lunch in the fellowship hall for a fee of $5.00. For more information call the church at 397-1297. Monumental United Methodist Church, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 8 pm
Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 8pm
Williamsburg Symphonia: Concert #1
Williamsburg Symphonia, Janna Hymes, Music Director and Conductor. Rossini: Overture to Il Signor Bruschino, Mozart: Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61. Jennifer Frautschi, violin.Season Tickets: $175/$130; Single Tickets: $42/$37; Students: $5 (at the door only). Tickets may be purchased by telephone (757-229-9857) or postal mail, or at the theatre. Visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Saturday, November 1, 2008, 8pm
Midori
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Great Performance Series presents violinist Midori. Midori creates a blend of worldwide performances, expanding commitment to community engagement, and enthusiastic exploration of new territory that fans, students, and media alike have come to expect from this brilliant and multi-faceted artist. Tickets: $57, $39, $27 Phone 757-385-ARTS. Visit www.sandlercenter.org. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street (Town Center), Virginia Beach.

Saturday, November 1, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, November 2, 2008, 2:30pm
Thursday, November 6, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: All Beethoven
Whether it's the music or the star performer that attracts you, this is your chance to experience both in full measure as acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt and Ludwig van Beethoven, "join the orchestra" for an evening of rule-breaking music and performance. Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 and his piano concerto No. 4 were turning points in the history of classical music while Pratt's passionate playing and unique interpretations speak to a turning point in breaking down barriers between audience, performer and music. Larry Rachleff, conductor; Awadagin Pratt, piano. Tickets: $23-$83.Visit www.virginiasymphony.orgor call (757) 892-6366 for more information.Nov 1: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, Nov. 2: Sandler Center, Virginia Beach, Nov 6: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News.

Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:30pm
George Winston
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Great Performance Series presents George Winston. "George Winston is a consummate Contemporary Instrumental composer, interpreter, and performer who's achieved both commercial and critical success. His lilting, lyrical piano style conjures seasonal images in impressionist, musical paintings. inston draws on R&B, jazz, blues, pop and folk for his compositions and interpretations, creating a sparse, dynamic and moving blend." - Jeff K., RealMusic Tickets: $64, $38, $28. Phone 757-385-ARTS. Visit www.sandlercenter.org. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street (Town Center), Virginia Beach.

Monday, November 3, 2008, 8pm
Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 8pm
Trio Solisti (Piano Trio)
Comprised of three brilliant instrumentalists - violinist Maria Bachmann, cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach and pianist Jon Klibonoff - Trio Solisti has earned a national reputation for its passionate, committed, and adventurous performances marked by exquisite individuality of expression and seamless ensemble playing. Program: Ravel - Trio in A minor, Piazzolla - Four Seasons, Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition for Piano Trio (arr. Trio Solisti). Feldman concert: 6:30 p.m. Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres, 7:00 p.m. Concert preview with Dwight Davis of WHRO. Post-concert complimentary reception with artists. Tickets are $20 each. Music Professional and Student tickets are $7 for individually purchased tickets. Open seating tickets may be purchased at the door. For further information, please call our voice mail number at 757-552-1630. Visit www.feldmanchambermusic.org. Nov 3: Presented by the Feldman Chamber Music Society, Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum, 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. Nov 4: Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg, Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg.

ODU Department of Music November Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:30pm
Music Department Faculty Recital, Jim Kosnick St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1004 Graydon Ave., Norfolk, Phone 683-4061
Monday, November 3, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, The Harlem Quartet Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 683-5305 $
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 7:30pm
ODU Wind Ensemble directed by Dennis Zeisler University Theatre 683-4061
Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 7:30pm
ODU Collegium Musicum and Madrigal Singers directed by Lee Tepley, Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center 683-4061
Thursday, November 13, 2008, 7:30pm
ODU Brass Choir directed by Mike Hall Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center 683-4061
Sunday, November 16, 2008, 4pm
ODU Concert Choir with the ODU Orchestra, directed by Nancy Klein Atrium, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center 683-4061
Monday, November 17, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, Countertenor Brian Asawa Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 683-5305 $
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 12:30pm
Master class with countertenor Brian Asawa Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center 683-4061
Sunday, November 23, 2008, 3pm &
Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 7:30pm
ODU Opera Workshop directed by Charles Stanton, Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti. A family Christmas favorite, this one act opera tells the story of three kings on their way to see a newborn wondrous child. On their way, they stop to rest at the home of a single mother struggling to care for her young physically disabled son. A Christmas miracle changes the lives of all in the story. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center $

Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 7:30pm
Branford Marsalis: Brasilianos
A celebration of the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos, this fascinating new project commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the revered Brazilian composer's death. Villa-Lobos was one of the foremost Latin American composers of the 20th century, whose music combines indigenous melodic and rhythmic elements with Western classical music. The concert features Grammy-nominated saxophonist Branford Marsalis and members of the critically-acclaimed ensemble, Filharmonia Brasileira. Visit fergusoncenter.cnu.edu/ Tickets: $57 / $52 / $42 at www.ticketmaster.com CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News.

William & Mary Music Department October Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. All events on the William & Mary campus, Williamsburg, unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, November 5, 8pm
W&M Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert Sadler Center, Lodge One
Friday, November 7, 8pm &
Saturday, November 8, 8pm
W&M Early Music Ensemble: Mass of a Thousand Years Wren Chapel.
Tuesday, November 11, 8pm
W&M Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert Kimball Theater. Ticket prices TBA
Saturday, November 15, 8pm
W&M Women's Chorus and Botetourt Chamber Singers Fall Concert Bruton Parish Church
Sunday, November 16, 8pm
Ewell Concert Series: Charles Castleman, violinist, accompanied by Anna Kijanowska on piano Ewell Recital Hall
Thursday, November 20, 7pm
Opera Workshop Concert Ewell Recital Hall
Saturday, November 22, 7pm
Studio piano recital, students of Maria Yefimova Ewell Recital Hall

Thursday, November 6, 2008, 11am
VWC Concert Series: Picture This! Preview
The VWC Concert Series presents pianist Lee Jordan-Anders in a 50-minute preview of "Picture This!" - A concert based on her collaboration with the Chrysler Museum paring great works from the museum's collection with classical music counterparts. Free. For more information, contact Sandra Billy with VWC Concert Series at 757.455.2101 or e-mail. concerts@vwc.edu Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Friday, November 7, 2008, 7:30pm
VWC Concert Series: Picture This!
The VWC Concert Series presents pianist Lee Jordan-Anders in "Picture This!" - a concert based on her collaboration with the Chrysler Museum paring great works from the museum's collection with classical music counterparts. Adults - $10, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $5. For more information, contact Sandra Billy with VWC Concert Series at 757.455.2101 or e-mail. concerts@vwc.edu Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Friday, November 7, 2008, 8pm
Cantata Chorus: Otto Olsson: Te Deum
The Cantata Chorus under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr. Allen Shaffer, presents the 2008 fall concert of its 50th Anniversary Season. The Chorus will be featured in a performance of Otto Olsson: Te Deum and in shorter works by Brahms, Vaughan Williams and others. Tickets for this performance are $15 and may be purchased from Chorus members, by mail, or at the door one hour prior to the concert. For more information, contact The Cantata Chorus by phone at 757.397.8390 or on the web at www.cantatachorus.org . Venue TBA.

Sunday, November 9, 2008,3pm
Williamsburg Choral Guild: Make a Joyful Noise
Under the direction of Jay BeVille, the Guild will open its 2008-2009 season by presenting Schubert's "Mass in G"; Mozart's "Exsultate, Jubilate"; and Bach's "Magnificat in D." Four outstanding soloists will join the Guild in this performance: Laura Choi Stuart, soprano; Phaedra McNorton, mezzo-soprano; Tracey Welborn, tenor; and James Taylor, baritone. Featuring a 22-piece chamber orchestra and a 75-voice chorus, this festive fall program continues the Guild's 33-year tradition of presenting choral music of the finest quality. Tickets: $15 in advance ($18 at the door); $10 students. Call 220-1808 or visit www.williamsburgchoralguild.org. Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg

Sunday, November 9, 2008, 4pm
Marcolivia
Green Acres Presbyterian Church Musical Arts Concert Series presents Marcolivia, highly acclaimed violin/violin duo from Vienna Virginia, performing with pianist Oksana Lutsyshyn. Reception follows. Visit www.marcolivia.com Freewill offering. Green Acres Presbyterian Church, 3135 Hanley Ave., Portsmouth.

Sunday, November 9, 2008, 7:00pm
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
The Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra has been Poland's leading musical institution for more than 100 years. Under Artistic Director Antoni Wit, the Warsaw Philharmonic maintains a high artistic level as a long-standing member of Europe's leading symphonic ensembles. At present, the Warsaw Philharmonic boasts 110 instrumentalists. The Ferguson Center program will include Lizst's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Brahms' Symphony No. 2. Visit http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu/ Tickets: $67 / $62 / $52 atwww.ticketmaster.com CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News.

Hampton University Department of Music November Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Ogden Hall.
Monday, November 10, 2008, 8pm
HU Jazz Band - Fall Concert Ogden Hall
Sunday, November 16, 2008, 4pm
Orchestra Scholarship Benefit Concert Ogden Hall. Donations Accepted.
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 7:30pm
Annual Gospel Choir Thanksgiving Benefit Concert Ogden Hall. Admission: A large Canned Good Item or Dry Good or Monetary Donation!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 7:30pm
Langley Winds
Continuing our tradition of presenting the very best musicians from the region's military bands, Langley Winds performs a free concert at The American Theatre. For more than 10 years, Langley Winds has been inspiring audiences and enhancing Air Force esprit de corps with superb artistry in a broad range of performances. Comprised of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon, the Quintet is simply the best. Don't miss it. Free.www.HamptonArts.net American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA. 23663. 757-722-2787.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 7:30pm
Virginia Symphony: Brahms and Beethoven
Salon Series Beethoven - Sextet, Op. 81b, Prokofiev - Sonata for Two Violins, Op. 56, Brahms - String Quartet No. 2, Op. 51 Tickets: $20. Visit www.virginiasymphony.orgor call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Historic Freight Shed, Yorktown

Thursday, November 13, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: Mozart's Haffner
Conductor Matthew Kraemer conducts the orchestra in a repertoire of Bach, Mozart and Schumann. Principal flute Deborah Cross is featured tonight. Mozart's exhilarating "Haffner" Symphony, considered one of his finest orchestral works is a perfect blending of technical ability and musical genius. The abstract musical essays in dance form of Bach's hypnotic Suite No. 2 may have your mind dancing if not your feet, and Schumann's magnificent Second Symphony is sure to please. Matthew Kraemer, conductor; Debra Wendells Cross, flute. Tickets: $26-$46. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. St. Bede - Williamsburg

Friday, November 14, 2008, 8pm
Perlman, Schmidt, Bailey, Piano Trio
Portsmouth Community Concerts continues its 70th season. Pianist Navah Perlman, cellist Zuill Bailey and violinist Gloria Schmidt are hailed for their compelling performances of the chamber music repertoire. The ensemble was formed in 1998, with Mr. Schmidt replacing original violinist Kurt Nikkanen in May of 2003. They continue to present passionate performances at major halls, festivals, and universities across America, including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. Season subscriptions are on sale now and may be purchased by calling PCCI at (757) 686-5447 or (757) 686-9560. Single subscriptions are available for $90; student subscriptions (Grades 1-12) are $45; and family subscriptions, including two adults and two students, are $220. Portsmouth Entertainment Tax is included in the ticket price. Visit www.portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com

Friday, November 14, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8pm
Tidewater Classical Guitar Society: Lucasz Kuropaczewski
The Tidewater Classical Guitar Society is a nonprofit arts organization founded in 1984 to provide cultural and educational opportunities to those interested in the classical guitar. The Society presents a season of performances by many of the world's best known and most outstanding guitarists and lutenists. Mandolin and balalaika have also been featured. As a part of the TCGS mission, the Society sponsors master classes by many of the concert performers and promotes guitar and lute education, while TCGS members perform many outreach concerts free of charge to the community. Season Tickets: $70. (Regular), $50. (Students/Teachers/Seniors/Military) Single tickets: $20; $15 Students/Teachers/Seniors/Military. Both season and individual concert tickets may be purchased at the door on the evening of the concert either by cash or personal check. Visit www.homepage.mac.com and www.kuropaczewski.com Nov 14: Williamsburg Regional Library Theater, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. Nov 15: Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum of Art , 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk.

Virginia Opera: The Elixir of Love
Virginia Opera toasts the holidays with Gaetano Donizetti's intoxicating romantic comedy, The Elixir of Love, in which a young farmer attempts to win the girl of his dreams by drinking a love potion that turns out to be just cheap wine. Starring as the dream girl Adina is returning soprano Jane Redding. Making his debut is tenor Joshua Kohl as the love struck farmer, Nemorino. Sergeant Belcore: Stephen Hartley, Dr. Dulcamara: Todd Robinson, Gianetta: Allison Pohl. Returning to direct the production is Dorothy Danner. Assistant Art istic Director and Associate Conductor Joseph Walsh will conduct. All operas in the 2008-2009 Season will be sung in Italian, with English supertitles projected above the stage. Season subscription packages are available* by calling Virginia Opera's toll-free subscriber hotline at 1-866-OPERA-VA (1-866-673-7282). Subscriptions to all four operas in range from $99-$351 in Norfolk, and from $81-$297 in Richmond. *Subscription availability in Fairfax to be announced by GMU's Center for the Arts: 703-993-ARTS (703-993-2787) Visit vaopera.org
Norfolk: November 14 - 8pm, 16 - 2:30pm, 19 - 7:30pm, 21 - 8pm & 23 - 2:30pm, 2008, Edythe C. & Stanley L. Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Richmond: November 28 - 8pm & 30 - 2:30pm, 2008, Landmark Theater.
Fairfax: December 5 - 8pm & 6 - 2pm, 2008, George Mason University's Center for the Arts.

Saturday, November 15, 2008, 3pm
Casa Maria Concert Two
Diana Veronese, soprano; Sergei Morozov, piano. Selections from Verdi's La Forza del Destino, Wagner's Die Walküre, Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and lieder by Schumann and Brahms. Reception will follow the concert. Admission: $30. Checks payable to Ms. Cynthia Tremblay, Casa Maria Concerts, 280 Ortman Drive, Greenwood, VA 22943. For Further information please call 434-962-5540; 540-456-6450. Email: tanyacello@verizon.net

Bellissima! Fall 2008 Concerts
Bellissima!, Hampton Roads’ premier women’s chorale, presents music about planet Earth as sustainer of life (music of sea and land animals), as a source of beauty in our mind and memory (songs of the prairie, mountains, and brooks), and as a sacred responsibility for us all (Native American and Sanskrit texts brought to life). All concerts are free and no tickets are required. A good will offering will be taken. Visit http://bellissimachorale.org
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 7:30pm
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 6400 Newport Ave, Norfolk.
Sunday, November 16, 2008, 6pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 424 Kings Grant Rd., Virginia Beach.

Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: Mozart's Haffner
Conductor Matthew Kraemer conducts the orchestra in a repertoire of Bach, Mozart and Schumann. Principal flute Deborah Cross is featured tonight. Mozart's exhilarating "Haffner" Symphony, considered one of his finest orchestral works is a perfect blending of technical ability and musical genius. The abstract musical essays in dance form of Bach's hypnotic Suite No. 2 may have your mind dancing if not your feet, and Schumann's magnificent Second Symphony is sure to please. Matthew Kraemer, conductor; Debra Wendells Cross, flute. Tickets: $23-$83. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Sandler Center, Town Center, Virginia Beach

Saturday, November 15, 2008,TBA
The Washington Chorus: Inside the Score
Inside the Score of Bach's Mass in B Minor with The Washington Chorus and Music Director Julian Wachner. A masterclass/workshop/rehearsal experience like no other. For season subscription and single ticket prices call 202.342.6221or visit www.thewashingtonchorus.org Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington, D.C.

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Saturday, November 15, 2008, 7:30pm
Sunday, November 16, 2008, 6pm
Bellissima! Visions of Sacred Earth
Bellissima! Fall 2008 Concert Season. Hampton Roads' Premier Women's Choral Ensemble will perform music selections designed to soothe, inspire, and bring joy as we contemplate our commitment to respect our environment. Visit us on the web: www.bellissimachorale.org Nov. 15: Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, 6400 Newport Ave., Norfolk, Virginia 23505. Nov. 16: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 424 Kings Grant Rd., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454

Sunday, November 16, 2008, 5 pm
The Washington Chorus: Bach, Mass in B minor
Julian Wachner brings his expertise in the world of early music to one of the greatest masterworks of all time. Performed with internationally-renowned artists, don't miss your opportunity to hear the crowning achievement of Bach's life and a tour-de-force in the choral repertoire. Sarah Coburn, soprano; Laura Vlasak Nolen, mezzo soprano; Daniel Taylor, countertenor; Charles Daniels, tenor; Sanford Sylvan, baritone. For season subscription and single ticket prices call 202.342.6221or visit www.thewashingtonchorus.org Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 8 pm
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 8pm
Williamsburg Symphonia: Concert #2
Williamsburg Symphonia, Janna Hymes, Music Director and Conductor. Sibelius: Valse Trise, Mozart: Flute Concerto in G Major. Goran Marcusson, flute; Colin McPhee: Nocturne for Chamber Orchestra, Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 Tickets: $42/$37; Students: $5 (at the door only). Tickets may be purchased by telephone (757-229-9857) or postal mail, or at the theatre. Visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Thursday, November 20, 2008, 7:30pm
St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble
St. Petersburg (Russia) Men's Ensemble will sing a concert of Russian Sacred and Folk Music. This will be the third appearance of this marvelous a capella quartet, who will be accompanied by a folk accordion this year. Tickets at $15 are available from the church in advance, or from any member of the St. John's Church Choir. St. John's Episcopal Church, 100 West Queen's Way, Hampton, VA 23669 (757) 722-2567.

Friday, November 21, 2008, 7:30pm
VWC Concert Series: The Russian Nightingale
The VWC Concert Series presents Svetlana Strezeva, hailed as the "Russian Nightingale," in concert. Adults - $15, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $8. For more information, contact Sandra Billy with VWC Concert Series at 757.455.2101 or e-mail. concerts@vwc.edu Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Friday, November 21, 2008, 8pm
Ahn Trio
Time Magazine hails these three beautiful sisters (in a cover story no less) Asian American whiz kids. They have also been featured in Vogue and GQ and more recently in ads for GAP. And they were the only classical musicians to be included in People Magazine's Most Beautiful issue. Born in Korea and graduates of the Juilliard School in New York, the Ahn Trio now tours the world. Violinist Angella and the twins, pianist Lucia and cellist Maria, capture the intellect, hearts and souls of all who hear them. Tickets $30/$25. .www.HamptonArts.net American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA. 23663. 757-722-2787.

Saturday, November 22, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: The Planets
Soar into the cosmos on a symphonic space odyssey with stunning NASA images of our solar system highlighting the grandeur of each planet. Add the exceptional voices of the Women of the Virginia Symphony Chorus and the haunting sounds of Holst's The Planets and experience the illusion of being in space. Then drift through moods, textures and pastel tones that will enrapture audiences as young American conductor David Amado unleashes his musical insight and visceral energy to lead the orchestra in the performance of Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture and Debussy's Nocturnes. David Amado, conductor; Women of the Virginia Symphony Chorus Tickets: $23-$83. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk

Sunday, November 23, 2008 3pm
Symphonicity : Premiere and a Mystery
Symphonicity-the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach, David Kunkel, Music Director& Conductor. Russian-born cellist Tanya Anisimova will be the focus in the World Premiere of her own cello concerto, Seasons. The orchestra will perform Bruch's Kol Nidrei, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel, and a Mystery Overture will surprise the audience. The concert will conclude with the timeless Symphony No. 1 of Johannes Brahms. Single performance tickets are available at last year's low prices: $29/$24/$19 per concert. Group, student, and military rates are available. Visit www.sandlercenter.org, or phone 1-888-3-COXTIX (1-888-326-9849). Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Town Center, Virginia Beach.

Monday, November 24, 2008, 8pm
Norfolk Chamber Consort: Le Tombeau de Debussy
Upon Debussy's passing in 1918, ten composers contributed memorial compositions to a collection to be published under the title Le Tombeau de Debussy. The Consort plays music from this collection by Dukas, Falla, Ravel, Satie and Schmitt, along with Debussy's own work for two pianos, En blanc et noir, performed by the Invencia Piano duo of Oksana Lutsyshyn and Andrey Kasparov. Consort favorite Lisa Coston will also be heard in a group of songs by Debussy. Tickets are available at the door or visit www.ncconsort.org. Phone 757-623-5531. Individual $20, Students $8. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, Old Dominion University, Corner of Elkhorn Avenue and 49th Street.

Saturday, November 29, 2008, 3pm
Virginia Symphony: The Magical Music of Walt Disney
Family Classics at Chrysler Hall. Hear the music that has enchanted generations - including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid, - live in concert, complete with stunning visuals from the Disney vault! Pre-Concert Activities 2pm. Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Tickets: $9-$12, $19-$22. Visit www.virginiasymphony.orgor call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk

Saturday, November 29, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: The Magical Music of Walt Disney
Norfolk Southern Pops at Chrysler Hall. Hear the songs that have enchanted generations - live in concert - including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and more - enhanced by visual imagery direct from Disney Studios.Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Tickets: $26 - $86. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk

William & Mary Music Department October Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. All events on the William & Mary campus, Williamsburg, unless otherwise noted.
Monday, December 1, 7pm
Music and Nature Concert Ewell Recital Hall
Tuesday, December 2, 7pm
Nordic Folk Music Ensemble Concert Sadler Center, Lodge 1
Wednesday, December 3, 5:30pm
Jazz Voice Concert, Students of Stephanie Nakasian Perform Ewell Recital Hall
Wednesday, December 3, 8pm
W&M Orchestra Fall Concert Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall. $8 general/ $2 student/ Children under 12 free.
Thursday, December 4, 8pm
W&M Wind Symphony Holiday Concert Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Ticket prices TBA
Friday, December 5, 7pm
W&M Composers Concert Ewell Recital Hall
Friday, December 5, 8pm &
Saturday, December 6, 8pm
W&M Choral Holiday Concerts Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Ticket prices TBA

Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:30pm
Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra
America's most-recorded, most-televised, and most-favorite orchestra returns to the Ferguson Center under the baton of its charismatic conductor, Keith Lockhart. Founded in 1885 when a group of Boston Symphony musicians presented a concert of "light music of the best class," the Boston Pops showcase familiar classical and pop tunes enjoyed by all ages. Their December 2007 performance at the Ferguson Center was a complete sell-out. Visit http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu/ Tickets: $97 / $87 / $77 atwww.ticketmaster.com CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News.

ODU Department of Music December Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:30pm
ODU Jazz Choir and Jazz Ensemble directed by John Toomey Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center
Friday, December 5, 2008, 6:30pm &
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 6:30pm
Madrigal Banquet, "The Music of South America," a full meal with a performance by the Madrigal Singers and Collegium Musicum Atrium, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 683-5305 $

Thursday, December 4, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, December 7, 2008, 2:30pm
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 8pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: Handel's Messiah
It is Handel's most famous creation and one of the most popular oratorios in Western choral literature. Hear it in its triumphant splendor performed by the orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Chorus under the direction of JoAnn Falletta. JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Robert Shoup, conductor: St. Bede and Regent; Virginia Symphony Chorus; Guest Soloists. Tickets:. Visit www.virginiasymphony.orgor call (757) 892-6366 for more information.Dec 4: Harrison Opera House, Norfolk, Dec 7: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Dec 10: St. Bede, Williamsburg, Dec 16: Regent University Theatre, Virginia Beach

Hampton University Department of Music December Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Ogden Hall.
Friday, December 5, 2008, 7pm
Annual Marching Band Concert Holland Hall
Sunday, December 7, 2008, 4pm
The Department of Music Anniversary presents The Hampton University Choirs & Orchestra in Handel's Oratorio Messiah featuring alumni soloists Ogden Hall. Reception following in the Student Center Atrium.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 8pm
HU Flute Choir Holiday Concert, Lori Shipley, Director. Dett Auditorium

Saturday, December 6, 2008, 1:30pm & 3 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2008, 1:30pm & 3pm
Williamsburg Symphonia: Grand Illumination Holiday Pops Concert
Williamsburg Symphonia, Janna Hymes, Music Director and Conductor.Mike Runyan, harmonica, The Cowboy Christmas. Tickets: Sat/$20; Sun/$25. To order tickets call 1-800-HISTORY. Visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Sunday, December 7, 2008, 4pm
The Franklin Community Choir Christmas Concert
The Christmas Concert will be accompanied by strings, winds and piano will again feature an audience sing-a-long. Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N High Street, Franklin, VA 23851

Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 7:30pm
Christmas with The Empire Brass
America's premier Brass quintet returns to our stage for a very special Holiday concert that you cannot miss! Let the brilliant virtuosity of these fabulous musicians help you ring in the Holiday season in style. With their best selling recordings on the Telarc label, The Empire Brass continually amazes an increasingly large worldwide audience with the excitement of brass music. Come enjoy the majestic sounds of Empire Brass as they take us on a magical musical journey. Tickets $30/$25. .www.HamptonArts.net American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA. 23663. 757-722-2787.

Friday, December 5, 2008, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 4pm & 7:30pm
VWC Concert Series: A Wesleyan Christmas
The annual celebration of the Christmas season features the VWC College Choir, the Wesleyan Singers, the Virginia Handbell Consort, and soprano Billye Brown Youmans. General admission: $5. For more information, contact Sandra Billy with VWC Concert Series at 757.455.2101 or e-mail. concerts@vwc.edu Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Friday, December 12, 2008, 8pm
Kings Singers
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Great Performance Series presents The Kings Singers. Delighting audiences around the world with their incomparable musicianship, charm and wit, the Kings Singers have maintained their place at the apex of a cappella singing, and are counted amongst the world's elite classical performers. But above all it is their simple enjoyment of what they do that has captured the imagination of the public all over the world. Tickets: $47, $37, $27. Phone 757-385-ARTS. Visit www.sandlercenter.org. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street (Town Center), Virginia Beach.

Saturday, December 13, 2008, 8pm
Cantata Chorus: Handel's Messiah
The Cantata Chorus under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr. Allen Shaffer, continues its 50th Anniversary Season with Handel's Messiah. Free of charge as our holiday gift to the community. A free-will offering will be collected during the concert. For more information, contact The Cantata Chorus by phone at 757.397.8390 or on the web at www.cantatachorus.org Venue TBA.

Saturday, December 13, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, December 14, 2008, 3pm
Virginia Chorale: A Holiday Festival of Light and Sound
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Virginia Chorale with new music director Scott Williamson. The Chorale has shared their gift of music during the holidays for many years, singing music that lifts the spirit and sets the mood for holiday celebrations. Reprising a popular program from the years of our founding music director, Donald McCullough, this program will feature not only his popular arrangements of carols, but settings old and new of beloved Holiday classics. Also in the program is a masterpiece by the British composer, Gerald Finzi Magnificat is both a dramatic and moving evocation of the famous Song of Mary not to be missed. Scott Williamson, conductor. Tickets: $35/$27; Student: $10.Visit www.vachorale.org for more information. Dec. 13: First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Ave. Norfolk. Dec. 14: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 2215 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg.

The Virginia Choral Society: A Family Festival of Carols
This concert series marks the 78th season of the Virginia Choral Society, the oldest continuously performing arts group on the Peninsula. The Virginia Choral Society's purpose has been to enhance the quality of life of our community by performing the finest choral music to inspire audiences of all ages. James Powers - Artistic Director. Advanced tickets for any of the VCS concerts during the year may be purchased at the Patrick Henry Mall and the Coliseum Mall Customer Service Centers. Tickets purchased in advance: Adults - $15; seniors, military, students - $12. Tickets at the door: $18/$15. For more information, including group sales and venue directions, visit the VCS website at vachoralsociety.org
Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7pm
St. Andrew by the Sea Episcopal, Nags Head, NC
Sunday, December 14, 2008, 4pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 250 Fox Hill Road, Hampton.
Friday, December 19, 2008, 8pm
St. Bede Catholic Church, Williamsburg.
Saturday, December 20, 2008, 8pm
Trinity Lutheran, Newport News
Sunday, December 21, 2008, 8pm
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Newport News
Monday, December 22, 2008, 8pm
Trinity Lutheran Church, Newport News.

Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7pm
Sunday, December 14, 2008, 3pm
Monday, December 15, 2008, 7pm
Peninsula Youth Orchestra Winter Concert
Please join us for our Winter Concert. Dec. 13; York County Library - Tabb Branch, 100 Long Green Blvd., Yorktown, VA Dec 14: Site TBA, Newport News. Dec 15: Patrick Henry Mall, 12300 Jefferson Ave., Newport News.

Sunday, December 14, 2008, 3pm
York River Symphony Orchestra: Spirit of Christmas
York River Symphony Orchestra. Conductor, Dr. James Herbison. Pfitzner - Overture to the Christmas Elf, Bizet - Symphony in C, Rebikoff - Christmas Tree Suite, Tobani - Around the Christmas Tree, Leroy Anderson - Christmas Festival, Jeraldine Herbison - Christmas Sing-Along. Reserve tickets by calling Pro Music & Sound: (757) 867-7115. Advance price $8, $10; at the door - $10 and $12. More information at www.yrso.org. Mary Christian Auditorium, Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton.

Thursday, December 18, 2008, 8pm
Friday, December 19, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: Holiday Classics
Celebrate the merriment of the season with the Virginia Symphony and Todd Rosenlieb Dance as JoAnn Falletta leads the orchestra in a program of magical holiday music. From Baroque to the passionate Romantics, these melodies will fill your heart and lift your holiday spirits. JoAnn Falletta, conductor Todd Rosenlieb Dance. Rimsky-Korsakov - Polonaise from Christmas Eve Suite, Korngold - Prelude and Serenade from The Snowman, Corelli - Christmas Concerto. Tickets: $23-$83. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information.Dec 18: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, Dec 19: Ferguson Center for the Arts

Saturday, December 20, 2008, 4pm
Sunday, December 21, 5pm
Monday, December 22, 5pm
The Washington Chorus: Music for Christmas
Music for Christmas with Coral Cantigas, Diana Sáez, Music Director. Year after year, the annual Music for Christmas concerts prove to be one of Washington's most beloved events! Capture the warmth and magic of the holidays and bring the entire family. And, as a season subscriber, you will have first opportunity to get the best seats in the house! The Washington Chorus' Side by Side partner high school joins these three performances - always a highlight of the Music for Christmas concerts. Dec. 20: Kennedy Center Concert Hall; Dec. 21: Music Center at Strathmore; Dec. 22: Kennedy Center Concert Hall. For season subscription and single ticket prices call 202.342.6221or visit www.thewashingtonchorus.org Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington, D.C.