It’s that time of year when the grand and joyous sounds of the Christmas season bring glad tidings to us all. This year, ProMusica Arizona continues its holiday musical tradition by celebrating a Joyous Noel! with the full complement of its 110-member chorale and orchestra. The 2011 concert includes exciting arrangements of classic and modern hymns such as John Rutter’s “What Sweeter Music” and stirring fully-orchestrated arrangements of ever-popular Christmas favorites including “Silent Night,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” and “We Three Kings.” The Women’s Chamber Choir will feature a beautiful arrangement of “The First Noel” and the Brass Ensemble will perform several works including the King’s College favorite “Once in David’s Royal City.”
To add even more joy to the occasion, PMAZ is including two new features in the popular concert. First is a celebrity reading of the traditional biblical Christmas story by Aprilynne Pike, critically acclaimed author of the New York Times best-selling WINGS series. Second is the addition of special lighting and visual effects. Adam Stich, Artistic Director for the concert, noted that this will be a truly complete experience and offer something new even to those who have made this an annual holiday tradition. “We wanted to create an immersive entertainment experience. Something that leaves the audience member feeling like they have been to a spectacular event as well as a concert.”