The 3rd Sunday of Advent was a bleak day ...
but inside, the children hurried to their places ...
the audience members were coming ...
looking for seats ...
filling the church.
Members of the orchestra were warming up.
All were ready.
Artistic director Colleen Daly Eberhardt welcomed the guests.
Music director Terry Eberhardt radiated excitement.
Chris Rhodovi, narrator of "Brother Heinrich's Christmas"
The choir's singing is included in "Brother Heinrich's Christmas."
"Angels We Have Heard On High"
Terry Eberhardt, conductor
St Louis Children's choir
Baritone soloist Han Wagner joins the children in singing "Believe."
"See Amid the Winter's Snow"
"Some Children See Him"
Erin Brooks, soprano soloist
Messiah chorus: "Hallelujah"
Intermission
Colleen calls everyone back for the second half.
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
Paul Heinemann conducts the children's choir.
"You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch"
Liz Mulligan and Joe Ciani-Dausch sing "Winter Wonderland."
"Baby, It's Cold Outside"
Erin Brooks joins the singing.
Terry Eberhardt encourages the audience to join in.
"Joy to the World!"
Another wonderful concert ...
Hallelujah!
Amen.
Christmas at St. Louis
Sunday, December 11, 2022
4 p.m. in St. Louis Church,
choirs and full orchestra,
no tickets needed.
As always, we open the Christmas concert with “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” The audience sings too, and the church is filled with a joyful sound.