Celebrate the Holidays with A Feast of Lights – December 4- 6, 2015
The Saddleback College Music Department is pleased to present A Feast of Lights on December 4th through the 6th in the McKinney Theatre. The chorale ensembles, under the direction of Dr. Scott Farthing, and the symphony orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Yorgos Kouritas, come together for this special holiday program of vocal and orchestral music for all ages to enjoy. A Feast of Lights has been a holiday tradition for over 25 years–perhaps one of the oldest traditions at Saddleback College. This year’s festive program will highlight both old and new holiday favorites for chorus and orchestra. Get the holiday season started off with this sparkling concert for all ages! Light refreshments will be served after each performance. Also on these dates is the 37th Annual Holiday Student Art Sale in the Saddleback College Gallery. Come early and shop for unique gifts for the art enthusiast in your family.
Dates for A Feast of Lights: Friday, December4th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 5th at 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission; $15 students/seniors (presale only). For tickets, call 949-582-4656 (Tues-Fri, noon to 4:00 p.m.) or online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.
Dates for the Holiday Student Art Sale: Friday, December 4th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th from noon to 8:00 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday, December 7th and 8th from noon to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.
The Music Department has established a comprehensive program which is considered to be one of the finest in California: a complete lower-division curriculum for transferring music majors, numerous performance groups, private and group lessons, a full concert series with faculty and guest artists, and general music courses. The nationally-recognized faculty is dedicated to performance and to teaching in all areas such as vocal, instrumental, jazz, guitar, and piano. Other music classes include harmony, musicianship, composition, history, and appreciation of western art music, rock, jazz and world. The new Popular Music program offers classes in Songwriting, Multi-Track Recording, Intro to the Music Industry, and Commercial Music Ensemble.
Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the second left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.
Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community. Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers more than 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu. For Fine Arts events, visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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Nina Welch
Fine Arts Public Information Officer
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
