Winter is a time for coming together. We all contend with the cold and struggle amid the diminishing of the light. But, with music, we can find common purpose. In this concert, texts for Christmas and the winter season combine to celebrate the many ways in which humanity binds together against adversity. We feature several Northwest composers—Bern Herbolsheimer, Naomi LaViolette, Susan Maughlin Wood, John Muehleisen, Karen P. Thomas, and Giselle Wyers—and even a new work from the pen of our conductor, Gary D. Cannon.
We look forward to seeing you on December 6th or 7th for a delightful concert highlighting both familiar tunes and new works. Program and concert details are below.
John Muehleisen – The Gathering (2019)
Bern Herbolsheimer – Silent Night (2000)
Dale Trumbore – The Christmas Rose (2014)
Susan Maughlin Wood – Consolatus lux (2024)
Stephen Paulus – The Road Home (2001)
Giselle Wyers – Within the Circles of Our Lives (2008)
Karen P. Thomas – Ode on St. Cecilia’s Day (2024)
~ intermission ~
Naomi LaViolette – Angel in the Snow (2017)
Gary D. Cannon – The Oxen (2025) (world premiere)
Kathleen Allan – Searston Beach (2012)
John Rutter – The Twelve Days of Christmas (1970)
Frank Ticheli – Earth Song (2006)
Naomi LaViolette – Noel (2013)
Saturday December 6, 2025 7:00pm
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
4400 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Sunday December. 7, 2025 3:00pm
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross
11526 162nd Ave NE
Redmond, Washington 98052
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