Celebrate the holidays with CCM's annual Feast of Carols

Bring family and friends to enjoy beloved holiday songs on Dec. 7 and 8, 2019

UC’s College-Conservatory of Music ushers in the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, 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 more than 100 years, Feast of Carols showcases an eclectic mix of holiday songs including classics like Carol of the Bells, Angels We Have Heard on High, Joy to the World, Silent Night, and many more.

Conductors Earl Rivers, Brett Scott, Robyn Lana, Molly Getsinger, Matthew Coffey, Sarah J. Baker, Tracy Carpenter, Anthony Nims and Jeffrey Stern lead the choirs on stage and invite audience members to join in for “carol sings” throughout the performance.

The featured guest choir during the 2 p.m. concert on Saturday, Dec. 7 is the Walnut High School Senior Ensemble, Anthony Nims, director. Little Miami Select Choirs, led by Sarah J. Baker, are featured in the 5 p.m. concert on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 features St. Xavier High School’s Ensemble X, led by Jeffrey Stern. Milford School Choirs, led by Tracy Carpenter, are featured in the 5 p.m. performance on Sunday, Dec. 8.

CCMONSTAGE presents Feast of Carols on Dec. 7 and 8, 2019, at Corbett Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office; student discounts are available.    

Performance Times

  • 2 and 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7
  • 2 and 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8

Location

Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village
University of Cincinnati

Purchasing Tickets

Single tickets prices start at $21.50; Student discounts and group rates are also available.

Learn about additional ticket options for current CCM students.

Tickets and subscriptions can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at 513-556-4183 or online now through our e-box office.

Directions and Parking

CCM is located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Please visit ccm.uc.edu/about/directions for detailed driving directions to CCM Village.

Parking is available in UC’s 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 more information on parking rates.

For detailed maps and directions, please visit uc.edu/visitors


Choral Studies Sponsors: Jan Rogers and Willard and Jean Mulford Charitable Fund of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation

A preeminent institution for the performing and media arts, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is the largest single source of performing arts presentations in the state of Ohio. All event dates and programs are subject to change. For a complete calendar of events, please visit us online at ccm.uc.edu

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