Holiday Concerts - Get Your Yule On the Cheap.
The holiday season would not be complete without carols and chorales. Where can you hear some great singing in the Austin Metro without the great price? Here are a few unique suggestions:
1) Friday, 12/10, 8PM
Convergence - a quartet of (fantastic) professional choral singers come together for a special concert at St. Louis Catholic Church on Burnet Road. $20, $15 for seniors, student discount (all a steal considering the caliber of these artists). Check out their FB page for more information.
2) Visit your neighborhood high school choir department's webpage and plan to attend their Holiday Concerts. Bonus - these concerts are almost always free (!!!), at convenient times, and casual. Always arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you get a good seat.
3) Of course, local churches present lovely music each Sunday during Advent, and sometimes present special services which include larger classical works with orchestra / wind ensembles. I suggest hearing the choirs at St. Martin's Lutheran, Central Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, and St. Michael's Episcopal Churches. To show your appreciation, place a few bucks in the offering tray when it's passed. Making music isn't cheap!
Reminder -- most of these concerts are recorded, and the performances require great concentration. Please consider this before you bring small children. Nothing destroys ambience like a restless child. Check to see if the venue offers child care or employs any age restrictions before you pack up your little ones. Oftentimes, children under age 6 are not permitted.
Do you have suggestions? Have a concert you'd like to share? Feel free to add your thoughts below!
Blessings on a beautiful Holiday Season!
-Jules
1) Friday, 12/10, 8PM
Convergence - a quartet of (fantastic) professional choral singers come together for a special concert at St. Louis Catholic Church on Burnet Road. $20, $15 for seniors, student discount (all a steal considering the caliber of these artists). Check out their FB page for more information.
2) Visit your neighborhood high school choir department's webpage and plan to attend their Holiday Concerts. Bonus - these concerts are almost always free (!!!), at convenient times, and casual. Always arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you get a good seat.
3) Of course, local churches present lovely music each Sunday during Advent, and sometimes present special services which include larger classical works with orchestra / wind ensembles. I suggest hearing the choirs at St. Martin's Lutheran, Central Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, and St. Michael's Episcopal Churches. To show your appreciation, place a few bucks in the offering tray when it's passed. Making music isn't cheap!
Reminder -- most of these concerts are recorded, and the performances require great concentration. Please consider this before you bring small children. Nothing destroys ambience like a restless child. Check to see if the venue offers child care or employs any age restrictions before you pack up your little ones. Oftentimes, children under age 6 are not permitted.
Do you have suggestions? Have a concert you'd like to share? Feel free to add your thoughts below!
Blessings on a beautiful Holiday Season!
-Jules