New Jersey Choral Society presents “Illuminare”

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Wayne and Ridgewood –During this season of light, the New Jersey Choral Society presents Illuminare, their annual holiday concert on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 pm at Our Lady of the Valley Church, 630 Valley Road, Wayne. A third performance will be held on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 pm at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe St., Ridgewood. This festive concert, under the direction of the new Artistic Director/Conductor Dr. Patrick Chiu, will feature Elaine Hagenberg’s original five-piece movement Illuminare inspired by the words “illuminate those in darkness…and direct our footpath in the way of peace” Luke 1:68-79. Hope, joy, and warmth will reverberate through many other uplifting holiday selections, including O Holy Night, John Rutter’s ethereal Candlelight Carol, the Chanukah celebration Eight Days of Light, Hail Holy Light, the quiet and serene Holy Night, Blessed Night and The Glory Manger, a traditional American Spiritual. The ever- popular holiday sing-along will also be included featuring Deck the Hall, Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Linda Sweetman Waters will accompany NJCS on the piano and organ along with a trio chamber ensemble performing during Hagenberg’s Illuminbare. Several members of NJCS will also be featured soloists. Come one hour prior to the concert for the Inside Line, an informative lecture about concert music, which is complimentary for all ticket holders. This lecture will be sign-language interpreted. Tickets are $30 for general admission and $25 for students and seniors. There is an additional $5 discount for individuals with disabilities and up to three companions. Group discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets, visit the NJCS website at www.njcs.org. For more information, call NJCS at 201-273-9027.