The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Music has announced that it will be holding its annual Gala Holiday Concert.
According to a news release, the event will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater.
“This annual holiday tradition is filled with joyous sounds from nearly every music department student ensemble throughout the facility. Small ensembles will play throughout the building prior to the performance, during intermission, and immediately following the large concert. All proceeds benefit the department of music student scholarship fund,” the release stated.
A schedule of events include small ensembles, which will begin performing at 6:45 p.m. throughout the Young Auditorium and in the atrium of the Greenhill Center of the Arts.
The first half of the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will include performances by the Brass Ensemble, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
During intermission, various smaller ensembles will perform throughout the Young Auditorium.
The second half of the concert will feature the Chamber Singers, Whitewater Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir.
In addition to the music, several student groups will be selling artwork throughout the evening, and a limited number of commemorative ornaments will be available for purchase as supplies last, the release noted.
“The annual Gala Holiday Concert is a wonderful opportunity to showcase and support our many talented, hard-working students. I feel privileged to host this outstanding event and welcome you all to join in the festivities,” Jeff Herriott, interim department chair for the department of music, was quoted as saying in the release.
Tickets are on sale and can be purchased in advance by calling 262-472-2222 or visiting tickets.uww.edu.
Tickets for the general public are $25, and for those over 65 and under 18, the price is $20. UW-Whitewater students will be charged $16.50. Tickets purchased at the event will include an additional $2 surcharge, the release stated.
In addition to ticket sales, the department welcomes gifts through its Angel donation program. Gifts can be made online at uww.edu/coac/gala-benefit-concert. Alternatively, checks made out to the UW-Whitewater Foundation can be sent to UW-Whitewater, 950 W. Main Street, CA2031, Whitewater, WI 53190.
Students perform during a previously held Holiday Gala Concert. Contributed photo.
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