Vocal Music

Christmas Music from England and Early America

A much-loved Camerata holiday program returns two generations later! We celebrate Christmas in the English speaking world down through the centuries, with wonderful songs and carols from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to early America. While most music presented here is art music — transcribed from old manuscripts and prints — the means of expression are generally direct and simple, with a strong folk and popular vein. Camerata’s top soloists, voices and instruments, offer a unique experience at year’s end.

Christmas Music from England and Early America

A much-loved Camerata holiday program returns two generations later! We celebrate Christmas in the English speaking world down through the centuries, with wonderful songs and carols from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to early America. While most music presented here is art music — transcribed from old manuscripts and prints — the means of expression are generally direct and simple, with a strong folk and popular vein. Camerata’s top soloists, voices and instruments, offer a unique experience at year’s end.

Join us for a glorious program of music, featuring Dan Forrest’s luminous Lux: The Dawn from on High, scored for women’s chorus, piano, violin, and cello. Other favorites include Ruth Morris Gray’s jazzy, drum-driven What Child Is This and Siyahamba, Forrest’s warm and inclusive Shalom, and Elaine Hagenberg’s heartfelt O Come, Emmanuel. Please note: This concert will not be at our usual venue. We will return to Trinity Episcopal Church in May.

Christmas Music from England and Early America

A much-loved Camerata holiday program returns two generations later! We celebrate Christmas in the English speaking world down through the centuries, with wonderful songs and carols from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to early America. While most music presented here is art music — transcribed from old manuscripts and prints — the means of expression are generally direct and simple, with a strong folk and popular vein. Camerata’s top soloists, voices and instruments, offer a unique experience at year’s end.

Saturday, December 13, 2025 
at 2:00PM and 5:00PM
Memorial Chapel, Middlesex School,
1400 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA

Featuring works by Brahms, Gjeilo, Gounod, Palestrina, Still, Stainer & Vaughan Williams, and traditional carols with audience participation.

Gala Concert, Reception, Exciting Silent Auction and Raffle

 

Celebrating our Nation's 250th Anniversary

American composers: Mark Hayes, Florence Price, Z. Randall Stroopeand songs from the varied cultures that define us.