"Sing We Now of Christmas" was the title and opening selection of the Wimberley Community Chorus Christmas Concert
presented December 5th and 6th at 7:30 PM and December 7th at 3:00 PM.
The concert was given at the Chapel in the Hills, 14601 Ranch Road 12
North and there was no admission charge.
The chorus, Jean Wood directing, had chosen a variety of sacred and secular Christmas choral selections to welcome in the holiday season. Traditional carols
included arrangements of "Do You Hear What I Hear," "Carol of the Bells," "Go and Tell John", and "Silent Night." There
was also an eclectic mix of secular pieces such as "Sleigh
Bells," "Merry Christmas, Darling," sung by the ladies of the chorus, and a rousing barbershop arrangement of "Born, Born in
Bethlehem," offered by the men of the chorus. A hand chime choir and flute solo by June Tidwell
complemented the chorus on "What Can I Give Him?"
Chorus soloists selected from the 80-member chorus were: Rose Bethancourt, Jamie Pantermuhl Blythe, Catherine Ford, Jennifer Glisky, John Kuykendall, Amber Martin, Jud Prince, Bob Reed, Alyson Richards, Teresa Ward, and Charles and Susie Youngson.
Pat Fleming from San Marcos accompanied the chorus again this season. Pat directs the Women's Choir at Texas State University and also
supervises TSUSM student teachers in music.
Jean Wood has been active on the Wimberley music scene for over
thirty years, serving as the Chapel in the Hills as Choral Director the past 32 years, soloist for the Wimberley Arts series, and guest conductor of the Wimberley Community Chorus during four previous seasons. Mrs. Wood maintains a private voice studio in San Marcos and serves as a judge and clinician for vocal music throughout the State.
The Wimberley Community Chorus is made up of singers from
all over Hays County. Anyone who enjoys singing is invited
to join the chorus. Click here for more
information about joining.
Admission to this concert was free, and all Hill Country residents
were invited to attend.
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