Rainier Youth Choirs’ Home for the Holidays Concert
Published 1:11 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Join Rainier Youth Choirs’ for their Home for the Holidays concert Saturday, 3 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE in Kent.
This year, guest artist Margaret Shelton, principal harpist for the Olympia Symphony Orchestra, accompanies the young RYC singers for a magical performance including selections from Benjamin Britten’s beloved ‘Ceremony of Carols’, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth.
According to RYC’s Artistic Director and Founder, Leora Schwitters, “The artistry of the singers in all groups is quite remarkable, and the variety of programming offers something for everyone. A popular RYC tradition is an audience sing-a-long of several familiar carols with Janice Moen on the organ. First Evangelical Presbyterian church is a beautiful venue which offers great views and acoustics for the entire audience.”
RYC alumni will also be invited to the stage to sing some holiday favorites.
Once again, RYC is holding a Food Drive for the Kent Food Bank in conjunction with the concert. For each non-perishable food item concert attendees donate, they will receive a raffle ticket for a door prize.
Bring the whole family to enjoy the concert and a cookie mingle that follows. Concert tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors/students if purchased advance and are available online at www.RainierYouthChoirs.org or $15/$12 at the door. Tickets are available at the door starting at 2:15 p.m. Doors open at 2:45 p.m. with festival seating and season ticket holders have preferred seating.
Singers in grades 4-14, who wish to join RYC in January, can schedule a private, informal audition through Dec. 19 by contacting RYC at 253-347-0180 or ryc@rainierchoralarts.org.
