Sounds of the Season on SDPB

Monday, Dec. 24, on SDPB1

Christmas at St. Olaf's.

St. Olaf College

Christmas at St. Olaf: Ris’n with Healing in His Wings — 9pm (8 MT)

A century-old tradition at St. Olaf College. Recorded on campus, the concert features lively and festive music, including “Gloria” by Andre J. Thomas – a work arranged for massed choir, soloists, and a full orchestra in a gospel musical style. Other music includes familiar Christmas carols, beautiful and contemplative choral anthems, and rollicking orchestral flourishes.

Mount Marty Christmas Vespers 2018 — 10pm (9 MT)

A musical advent service featuring choirs and instrumental accompaniment from Bishop Marty Chapel at Mount Marty College in Yankton.

Christmas at Concordia.

Concordia College.

Christmas at Concordia: Gather Us In, O Child of Peace — 11pm (10 MT) Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, re-imagines the Christmas message with music embracing peace and reconciliation. Under composer and conductor Rene Claussen, four hundred student musicians perform explore through song the themes of virtue in the community, including tolerance, compassion, and unity. Music includes traditional favorites like “Silent Night” and “I Saw Three Ships” to an original composition by Rene Claussen.

St. Thomas Christmas.

Mike Ekern of St. Thomas College

St. Thomas Christmas: So Bright the Star — Midnight (11pm)

Recorded before a live audience at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis, the concert showcases the University of St. Thomas’ internationally renowned vocal and instrumental ensembles.