Department of Music

• Saturday, December 4, 2010
• Old Cabell Hall
• 8:00 p.m.
• $10-35 Adults / $10 Students / Free for UVa students (if reserved in advance)

• Sunday, December 5, 2010
• Old Cabell Hall
• 3:30 p.m.
• $10-35 Adults / $10 Students / Free for UVa students (if reserved in advance)

The Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra and the U.Va University Singers continue a festive community tradition, presenting their sixth annual Family Holiday Concerts on Saturday, December 4, at 8:00 pm, and Sunday, December 5, at 3:30 pm.  Michael Slon, director of U.Va's premiere vocal ensemble, will conduct the performances at Old Cabell Hall on the Grounds of the University of Virginia. 

Chase Investment Counsel Corporation is the sponsor of both concerts.

Soprano Pamela Beasley will be featured in portions of George Frideric Handel’s beloved “Messiah.”  A member of the U.Va. voice faculty, Ms. Beasley has sung leading and supporting operatic and musical theater roles in United States and Italy. She has been a frequent oratorio soloist and an active recitalist.  She has held faculty posts at Operafestival di Roma, James Madison University, Mary Baldwin College, Liberty University, University of Mobile, University of South Alabama and Auburn University at Montgomery.  In addition to teaching and performing, she is also a frequent adjudicator and clinician for vocal and choral competitions and festivals.

Additional selections include Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” “Dona Nobis Pacem” from J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor, “Ding Dong! Merrily on High,” “Hanukkah Festival Overture,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,”  “The Twelve Days of Christmas” with audience participation and more.