Special to the Leader & Times
The public is invited to Southwest Symphony Society’s holiday concert, “Christmas Favorites” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Showcase Theater at Seward County Committee College. Admission is a free-will donation at the door and refreshments will be served.
“Our local musicians volunteer their time and talents, and they have been working several months now on putting together a holiday concert that showcases some of the most timeless Christmas classics,” Conductor Josiah Smiddy said.
Smiddy has been serving as the conductor for the Southwest Symphony orchestra since August 2017.
“When it comes to celebrating the holiday, I think people really appreciate a concert that showcases some of the most beloved Christmas classics,” Kay Burtzloff, Southwest Symphony Society president, said. “I think people are often surprised at the depth of talent we have in our community.”
The concert will feature the following selections: “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, “The Christmas Song” by Mel Torme, Robert Wells, “Winter Wonderland” by Felix Bernard, “Hallelujah Chorus” by George Frideric Handel, “O Holy Night” by Adolphe Adam, and “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Gustav Holst.
Concert personnel include violins: Bethany Adams, Rebekah Strand, and Blinda Massa; violas: Alison Smiddy and Nancy Allen; flutes: Rika Ford and Sophia Delgado; clarinets: Shelly Rowson and Rachel Kieft; French Horn: Sherry Moentmann and Caitlin Rice; trumpet : Chris Ford; and trombones: Noel Delgado
The Southwest Symphony Society is a Liberal non-profit organization dedicated to promoting classical and contemporary music in the community utilizing the talents of local and professional musicians.
For more information, call 620- 629-0203 or check out the Facebook page.
