Songs of Winter

The program features such contemporary works as Judah and His Macabees by Karen Hart, Glow by Eric Whitacre, Shepherd’s Pipe Carol by John Rutter, Caroling, Caroling and Some Children See Him by Alfred Burt, as well as exciting arrangements of traditional carols. It includes O Holy Night featuring soprano Grace Melody Juell and Silent Night accompanied by Plazza String Quartet with an opportunity to sing along. Following the concert is a reception with festive desserts.

Grace Melody Juell is the recipient of the 2018 young artist award sponsored by The Festival Singers in the Lyric Opera of Orange County’s High Note Competition. She attends Orange County School of the Arts where she is a member of the 11th grade Classical Voice Conservatory and performs in their elite professional group, Bel Canto Singers.