Celebrate the season with CCM's annual Feast of Carols
Bring family and friends to enjoy a concert of festive choral favorites on Dec. 8 and 9
Event Information (passed)
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music ushers in the holidays on Dec. 8 and 9, 2018, with Feast of Carols, an annual concert featuring festive choral favorites performed by the CCM Chamber Choir, Chorale and Concert Orchestra; UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses, Cincinnati Youth Choir and outstanding guest choirs from local high schools.
A tradition that dates back decades, Feast of Carols showcases an eclectic mix of holiday songs including classics like “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” “Deck the Halls,” and many more.
Conductors Earl Rivers, Brett Scott, Robyn Lana, Matthew Coffey, Molly Getsinger, Amy Thompson, Laurie Wyant, Hope Milthaler and Tracy Carpenter lead the choirs on stage and invite audience members to join in for “carol sings” throughout the performance.
The featured guest choir at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, is the Oak Hills High School Varsity Singers, conducted by Amy Thompson. The Milford High School Choir, led by Tracy Carpenter, is the featured guest choir at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8.
The 2 p.m. concert on Sunday, Dec. 9, features the School for the Creative and Performing Arts Chorale, led by Laurie Wyant. Kings High School Chamber Choir, led by Hope Milthaler, is featured in the 5 p.m. concert on Sunday, Dec. 9.
Performance Times
- 2 and 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8
- 2 and 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9
Location
Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village
University of Cincinnati
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets range from $15-20 for adults, $10-$15 for non-UC students and free for UC students with a valid student ID.
Tickets are available for purchase through the CCM Box Office in person, over the phone at 513-556-4183 or online.
Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit uc.edu/parking for information on parking rates.
For detailed maps and directions, please visit uc.edu/visitors. Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.
For directions to CCM Village, visit ccm.uc.edu/about/directions.
Traffic and Parking Advisory: UC's Fifth Third Arena will host the "Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout" men's basketball game at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. Please note that traffic on and around campus may be heavier than usual.
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Choral Studies Sponsors: Jan Rogers and Willard and Jean Mulford Charitable Fund of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation
Featured image at top: Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Creative Services
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