Release No. COC-02-069 / November 15, 2001
INFORMATION: Sue Bozman or John McElwain, (661) 362-3415 or 3494

COC Music Department Presents Holiday Concert

There will be an eclectic blend of holiday music when the College of the Canyons choirs present a holiday concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the college’s cafeteria.

The choir, directed by Julie Lawson, will present a wide range of musical styles ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary jazz. Among the songs and styles presented will be Celtic mouth music, Latvian Christmas carols and “Jerusalem of Gold” from Israel. There will also be music by George Frederic Handel, Randall Thompson, Orlando Gibbons, and Ralph Vaughan Williams as well as Christmas spirituals and jazz arrangements.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors, children and students. Tickets are available by calling the College of the Canyons Music Department at (661) 259-7800, ext. 3254, or at the event.