The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Musicwill present its annual Holiday Choral Spectacular on Dec. 2 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Main Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg. The concerts will feature the choirs of Southern Miss Choral Activities, the Southern Miss Symphony Orchestra, and several area school choir programs in two joyous evenings of music.
General admission tickets are $20 and available online or by calling the Southern Miss Ticket Office at 601.266.5418.
“In addition to choral masterworks by Morten Lauridsen and waltzes by Strauss, audiences will hear recognizable holiday classics like ‘Angels We Have Heard on High,’ ‘Silent Night,’ and ‘Joy to the World,’ among others,” said Dr. Gregory Fuller, director of Choral Activities. “It’s a great opportunity for all the artists of the Hattiesburg area to spread some holiday cheer to everyone.”
This year’s community celebration also features choirs from Central Baptist School, Jefferson Middle School, Laurel High School, Pearl River Central Middle School, and Pearl River Central High School.
Under the direction of Dr. Gregory Wolynec, the Southern Miss Symphony Orchestra will perform three pieces by “the waltz king,” Johann Strass, to keep the festive evening dancing along in his 200th year.
Concert attendees also have the opportunity to participate in the celebration through combined carol singing—audience and performers together. Purchase tickets today.