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The Performing Arts Series of Gold Canyon United Methodist Church presents their 12th annual Choral Christmas Concerts on Saturday, December 14 at 3:00 pm and again at 6:00 pm in the fabulous acoustics of the church’s 1200-seat Sanctuary. Under the direction of Douglas J. Benton, the church’s Director of Music Ministries, these concerts will feature the Chancel Choir, Canyon Carillon (handbells), Chanters Men Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Agape Brass Quintet and cello, English horn, flutes, harp, oboe, organ, piano, percussion and timpani.
Special music this year includes soprano Cynthia Hoff singing the beloved O Holy Night with choir, handbells, harp and organ. Also, baritone Don Engbrecht will thrill the audience with his outstanding The Birthday of a King. The concert will close with Doug Benton’s newly published arrangement of Joy to the World for choir, brass, handbells, timpani, organ and piano.
This is one of the biggest events the church has all year and attracts people from all over the state of Arizona. Plan on coming early, as both concerts will fill up rapidly. Doors will open one hour prior to each concert, 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm, respectively. We do have handicap seats in both side sections and the ground floor. The balcony will also be opened.
These concerts are open to the public at no charge as a free will offering will be received. Everyone is asked to please bring at least one non-perishable food item per person for the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church Food Bank. The church is located one block north of Hwy 60 on Kings Ranch Road (Walgreens on the corner), five miles east of Apache Junction. Bring your family, friends and neighbors. This is a great way to fill your heart and soul with the Spirit of Christmas!
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