Choral Arts of Chattanooga will present their Christmas concert Gloria on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be at Second Presbyterian Church at 700 Pine St.
The concert will “Welcome All Wonders” with music by Richard Dirksen. Follow to the 10th century for the text of “O nata lux,” although Thomas Tallis’ music is six centuries newer. Experience the wonder of “O Magnum Mysterium” in a more recent but still traditional setting by César Alejandro Carrillo.
Heavenly messengers appear in the David Willcocks arrangement of “Hark! The Herald-Angels Sing,” followed by Harold Darke’s beloved “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” and Dan Forrest’s “See Amid the Winter’s Snow.”
The chorus will bring "Glory to God in the highest" as they lift their voices in praise with John Rutter's Gloria. Choral Arts plus brass ensemble makes a joyful noise.
Finally, the chorus will offer the worshipful favorite, "Mary Had a Baby" by William Dawson, and express its faith with André Thomas' "Credo." The audience will be invited to join the choir and the brass in singing "O Come, All Ye Faithful."
Tickets are available at the door, or may be purchased in advance using this link: https://choralartsofchattanooga.weebly.com/