more Sounds of holiday Music

Concerts and carolers add to the seasonal celebration. Here are a few of the musical treats to enjoy this holiday.

Anchor for FOX 5 Atlanta, all under the baton of Maestro J. Wayne Baughman. There will also be a very special performance with the restored Trinity Wall Street Church Pipe Organ. Tickets are $32 for adults, $27 for seniors

55 and up, and $16 for students and children.

Christmas Gala Holiday Pops Concert

Join the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (JCSO) for festive music on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. The performance includes the entire JCSO and features the Christmas Gala Chorus, Johns Creek Chorale, Jeremy Rush, Organist, and Guest Host Russ Spencer, TV News

The concert is presented in the sanctuary of Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, 30097. 678-748-5802; johnscreeksymphony.org

Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

A tradition for Atlanta families, the concert includes favorite Christmas carols and hymns sung by the Chorus and special guests, the Gwinnett Young Singers. The Morehouse College Glee Club perform their holiday signature piece, “Betelehemu”. Concerts scheduled on Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $20. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, 30309. 404-733-4900; atlantasymphony.org

Christmas Festival Concerts

& Messiah Sing-Along

The spirit of the Christmas season comes to life on Friday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. at Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC). The 100-voice RUMC Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Dr. Michael O’Neal, Celebration Ringers under the direction of Lisa Stover,

Organist Tom Alderman, and the Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra perform your favorite holiday music. Tickets are complimentary, but necessary to reserve seats.

On Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m., you have a unique opportunity to join hundreds of singers and perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah. Bring your own score or buy one at the event. General admission is $10; mosingers.com. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, 30075. 770-594-0512; rumc.com/worshiparts

Atlanta Boy Choir

Holiday Spectacular

Sounds of the season fill the air on Friday, Dec. 16, starting at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $25. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, 30308. 404-378-0064; atlantaboychoir.org.