Above: Four singing groups with Southborough members are promoting holiday concerts over two weeks. (photos top left & bottom right from Facebook, top right contributed, and bottom left by Beth Melo)
Southborough’s annual Messiah Community Concert this Sunday isn’t the only holiday concert community members care about. Many town residents are active members of regional choruses based in neighboring towns. So, I’m also sharing the news on their events this weekend and next.
Below are the details on relevant community chorus concerts taking place next door, plus the Southborough-based Handel’s Messiah Concert.
While I’m sharing this news, I should also note that a free, outdoor community singalong is scheduled for this Friday night, hosted by the Girl Scouts. You can find info on that and other holiday events here.
Northboro Area Community Chorus
Songs of the Season
Sunday, December 7th, 2:00 pm
Algonquin Regional High School auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough
The chorus will present its Annual Christmas Concert. The concert will include “Music Includes of Northboro” (a volunteer-led organization that was created as a community-based off-shoot of Algonquin High School’s Unified singing Club.) Past concerts also included a visit from Santa Claus and a basket raffle.
Admission is $5 each. You can pay using cash only at the door or purchase online through Friday.
(Worth noting, this event overlaps the “DECA the Halls Holiday Fair” from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the school. Read more about that here.)
Westborough Community Chorus
Winter in the Woods
Saturday, December 6that 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 pm
Sarah Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher Street, Westborough
The chorus will hold two performances of its Annual Holiday Show. This year’s program is promoted, “Please join us as we take you on a journey into the woods to experience both the cold and bluster of wintertime and the warmth of family and friends.”
Past concerts included visits from Santa and/or an audience singalong.
Admission is $15 general admission and $10 per student/senior. They are available at the door, online, or at select locations. Learn more here.
The Messiah Community Chorus
Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, December 7th at 3:30 pm
Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common Street, Southborough
The chorus will perform its annual concert of traditional selections from Handel’s Messiah. The performance is complete with chorus, orchestra and soloists.
A portion of funds raised will be used to support the Southborough Food Pantry. Tickets prices are $20 for general admission, $15 per student or senior, and $60 per family. For details, see dedicated post.
Assabet Valley Mastersingers
Messiah Sing
Sunday, December 14th at 3:30 pm
Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 W Main St, Westborough
Each year, AVM members accompanied by organ, performs the Christmas portion of Handel’s oratorio in addition to the “Hallelujah Chorus” with solos.
A highlight of this annual concert is audience is encouraged to sing along during the choruses. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own score, but a limited number will be available to share.
Admission $10 at the door (and a discounted option for members of Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program). For more details or to buy tickets online, click here.
