VERO BEACH — Daniel Koh, Director of Choral Programs and Chairman of the Arts Department at Saint Edward’s School, will begin the fall season with a performance by the Upper School Choirs on Tuesday Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts.
The program, titled Songs of Inspiration, will feature the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and the Men and Women’s Ensembles performing a wide range of musical styles, including folk songs from Africa, Asia and America as well as choral masterpieces from well-known composers such as Gustav Holst, John Rutter and living Florida composer Jeffrey Ames.
The concert will also include selections from popular soundtracks such as “Rent,” “The Prince of Egypt” and “Anastasia” in addition to arrangements of popular tunes by familiar artistes such as Rascal Flatts, Carly Simon, Avril Lavigne and U2. More than 100 students will be involved in the performance.
On Tuesday Dec. 6 Koh will preside at the much-loved Festival of Lessons and Carols, which will be presented in the Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m.
This service traditionally heralds the start of the Christmas season at Saint Edward’s School and includes a candlelit performance which has its roots in the Anglican Church.
This holiday celebration features the Upper School’s Men and Women’s Choral Groups singing a selection of Christmas Carols, and students reading a selection of Nativity passages from the books of the Bible.
On Thursday Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. the Middle and Upper School students present their Holiday Instrumental Concert in the Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts.
Director of Instrumental Music Allyson Royster will direct the Upper and Middle School Concert Bands in a program of carols and songs from Christian, Jewish and other faith traditions in celebration of the holiday season.
The Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts is located on the Saint Edward’s School campus at 1895 Saint Edward’s Drive in Vero Beach.
All performances are free and open to the public. Reservations not required. House opens at 6:30 p.m.
For more information on these performances please visit www.steds.org or call (772) 231-4136.
