"Master Singers Chorale of Northeast Ohio presents "A Christmas Celebration!"
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First United Methodist Church 245 Portage Trail, Akron, Ohio 44221
New Master Singers Chorale Artistic Director and Conductor, Edward Arthur "Ted" Shure, makes his podium debut in a concert celebrating the joy and magic of the Christmas season. The first half of the program will contain selections from the Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah". Soloists will include Cheryl Hodnichak, Marlene Sell, Jill Hornickel, and Colleen Miller - with Mario Buchanan on organ with Jack Brndiar and Loren Toplitz on trumpets. Following intermission the Chorale will present Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" with Daniel J. Doty, tenor, Greg Fiocca, cello, Mario Buchanan on the piano, and Dean Wagner on Handbells. Rounding off the program will be the Pinkham "Christmas Cantata" featuring Jack Brndiar and Loren Toplitz on trumpets, Ben Reidhead on horn, and Tom Pylinski on trombone - with Mario Buchanan on Organ. Then the audience has the chance to exercise their vocal cords as the Chorale leads a singalong with well known carols arranged by Sir David Willcocks. The concert is free. A freewill offering will take place. Join the 70 member Master Singers Chorale and a wonderful cast of soloists and instrumentalists on December 2, and experience the joy and magic of Christmas!