Making Spirits Bright

Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus Presents Their 25th Anniversary Concert- Making Spirits Bright

December 8th and 9th, 2018

Taunton, MA-The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus (SMFC) celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a full-length holiday program on December 8th and 9th entitled, Making Spirits Bright.

The concert, held at Taunton High School, in Taunton, will feature such classic Yuletide fare as “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, “Mistletoe and Holly”, “Sleigh Ride”, “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” and more. Campy, whimsical novelty songs will include “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” and a mash-up of “Deck the Halls/Jingle Bells”. Additional selections will include the cherished Christmas hymns “The Little Drummer Boy”, “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night”. Rounding out this spectacular Silver Anniversary program, we will premiere a brand new number arranged exclusively for us titled “Let’s Enjoy the Holidays”.

The nearly 100 voice chorus will be accompanied by a live 30-piece orchestra and the concert will include some special effects that you will not want to miss! We are also presenting an abbreviated acoustic version of Making Spirits Bright at St. Mary’s Church on December 16.

This concert will include selections from our main show with additional exclusive repertoire selected by our Assistant Music Director, Charlie Baird. These titles will include “The First Noel”, “Carol of the Bells”, “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “Ding Dong Merrily On High”.

Making Spirits Bright will be presented on Saturday, December 8th at 7:00pm and Sunday, December 9th at 4:00pm at the Taunton High School Auditorium, 50 Williams Street, Taunton. Admission is $22 for adults,
$20 for seniors and students, and $18 for children 12 and under. A $2 discount per ticket for SMFC Supporting Members or groups of 8 or more is also available. The St. Mary’s Christmas Concert featuring the SMFC will be held on December 16th at 3:00pm at St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Square in Taunton. Tickets at $15 each or 2 for $25. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.smfconline.org or call 508-378-6021.