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Thirteen local singers will perform as part of the Ipswich River Community Chorus’ holiday concert.
“Christmas in Harmony: Songs From Around the World” will be performed Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m., at South Church, 41 Central St., Andover.
Local voices include Caroline Louise Cole, Elizabeth Elliott, Bryan Hanssen, Ethan Humphrey, Betty Inco, Carrie Mazza, Kristen Proleau, Larry Raimondi, Gloria Riley, Konstanze Schiller, Sharleen Sullivan, Lynn Weston and John Willis. Pianist Miles Goldberg and percussionist Juan Pablo Faunzez will accompany the choir. Some 80 members will be on stage for this year’s holiday event.
Among the works on the program is Betelehemu, a Nigeria Christmas carol, Christmas Day by Gustav Holst and a jazzy arrangement of ̛ Twas The Night Before Christmas. Conducted by Katherine Foley of North Reading, Ipswich River Community Chorus draws singers from over 30 communities on the North Shore.
“Exploring global holiday music has been an inspiring journey for our singers,” Foley said. “Each piece offers a glimpse into how different cultures express hope, light and celebration, universal themes we are proud to bring to the stage.”
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for children 6 to 15. They will be available at the door or can be reserved in advance at the chorus’ website, IpswichRiverCommunityChorus.org.