A Holiday Concert Tradition: Ypsilanti Community Band and Community Choir December 15, 2009

The groups come together for their 25th annual celebration of the season. Selections by the choir, directed by Ariel Toews-Ricotta, will include the popular “We Need a Little Christmas,” the folk melody “I Wonder as I Wonder,” and gospel “Ride on, King Jesus.” Selections by the band, directed by Jerry Robbins, will include “Twas the Night Before Christmas” narrated by Jon Margerum-Leys, and Alfred Reed’s popular “Russian Christmas Music.” The audience is encouraged to participate in the program-closer, Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.), Pease Auditorium on EMU’s campus. Free (and free parking). www.ypsicommchoir.org; www.ypsicommband.org; 734-904-5453.

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