The Performing Arts Department at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, in conjunction with the Performing Arts Center, will present “Season of Light,” a holiday concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the arts center. ADVERTISING The Performing Arts Department
The Performing Arts Department at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, in conjunction with the Performing Arts Center, will present “Season of Light,” a holiday concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the arts center.
The concert, conducted by Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra founder and conductor Madeline Schatz, features the Kamuela Philharmonic, the UH-Hilo Kapili Choir and University Chorus under the direction of Amy Horst, and the Hilo Community Chorus directed by Tom McAlexander.
Soloists include Julianne Cross, Melanie Oldfather, Gerdine Markus, Pedro Ka‘awaloa and Barry Brandes. Student conductor Chris Tomich will conduct the Kapili Choir as Horst joins the alto section for one number.
“We have selected a wide variety of songs and orchestral pieces designed to light up this very busy season and hope our offerings will provide a beautiful and light-filled pause to all who come,” Horst said.
The UH-Hilo choirs and Kamuela Philharmonic will team up to perform Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens. The three participating choirs and orchestra will also have spotlight sections where each showcases the best of its work.
Tickets are $12/$7/$5 and available by calling the box office at 932-7490 or ordering online at artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu.
