December Concerts

Featuring the Milwaukee High School of the Arts Choir, conducted by Raymond Roberts
Stories from the Bible and the lives of the saints provide much of the basis for our Western civilization, including our definition of character. For our Christmas concert, we will highlight courageous faith and those who gave themselves fully to the Lord. Concert sponsored in part by Colectivo Coffee.
Repertoire:
Giovanna d’Arco (Joan of Arc) Overture – Giuseppe Verdi
“Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” from Solomon – George Frederick Handel
“Ballet Suite” from  Hérodiade – Jules Massenet
“Bacchanale” from Samson & Delilah – Camille Saint-Saëns
Gloria – Antonio Vivaldi
A Christmas Festival – Leroy Anderson

Make Christmas music for voices, brass, and organ in an awe-inspiring location part of your annual holiday tradition. This year we will feature a new piece by local composer Daniel Van Gelderen along with all the favorites you have come to know and love.

2 hours (approximate) with a 15-20 minute intermission

Handel’s Messiah is one of the world's most cherished musical works. The Milwaukee
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present our majestic seasonal tradition in venues
throughout southeastern Wisconsin.
Conductor: Francesco Lecce-Chong 
Chorus Director: Cheryl Frazes Hill

"Golden Nights" – Basilica's Schola Cantorum
A Concert of Gregorian Chant and Organ to Culminate the Advent Season
Saturday, December 23, 2017 – 7:00pm
This concert is free and open to the public with a freewill offering.
A seasonal reception will follow.