The Keystone College Department of Performance Music invites guests to their annual Holiday Concert Event: “The Sunlight in Winter” in The Theatre at Brooks Hall on campus on Sunday, December 8, at 7 pm. This free, hour-long concert will feature familiar vocal and instrumental music ranging from traditional holiday favorites to jazz arrangements of music of the season. In addition to the music, audience members can enjoy complimentary holiday treats, visits from seasonal characters, presents for young attendees, and more. No advanced registration required.
As a preview of the concert, Jeff Tylutki, Keystone Director of Bands & Performance Music, offered, “What I really love about this concert, musically, is that it’s not just something we say when mentioning that there will be something for everyone. There truly will be! If you love sacred works, you’ll enjoy ‘I Saw Three Ships’ and Hanukkah selections. If you’re into traditional Christmas carols, we’ll be performing everything from ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’ to ‘Deck the Halls.’ If more modern, contemporary holiday tunes are for you, the KC Jazz Ensemble will be featuring charts such as ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ and there’s even a combined Broadway-themed work showcasing both the KC Symphonic Band and Chorale together! Beyond the music, what I really love about this concert is that it provides the chance to give to local charities, enjoy some holiday cookies together, and watch as the children ion attendance get a present from you-know-who.”
This concert is primarily sponsored by a generous Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Grant in addition to support from the Endless Mountains Visitor’s Bureau.
Tylutki added that the department is thrilled to once again offer their audience members the chance to give back to three charities: The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Toys for Tots, and The Catherine McCauley Center. More details regarding what items these charities may need will posted on various social media pages and at www.keystone.edu/music.
Additional information is available visiting www.facebook.com/musicatkeystone, emailing music@keystone.edu, or calling 570-945-8599 for more information. The snow date for the concert is Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m.
