Prelude to Magic of Christmas

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Violin, viola, and cello students will perform a prelude to Portland Symphony Orchestra’s "Magic of Christmas" concert on stage at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. This is a group performance play-in that includes Suzuki and Christmas tunes.

MSA Students Perform at "Magic of Christmas"

This FREE event is for MSA member families. It's easy to join, and membership dues are only $20/year/family. JOIN HERE. 

Schedule

11:00 - 11:30 AM: Students arrive

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Rehearse on stage

1:00 PM - 1:35 PM: MSA Prelude performance of Suzuki and Christmas music

2:00 PM: "Family Friendly" version of Magic of Christmas Concert


Attire

Black bottoms, white dress shirt, black shoes. No blue jeans, sneakers, or T-shirts. If this causes financial hardship for you,  please contact Lori (elscheck@colby.edu) to access a concert clothing exchange service for kids.

Repertoire

Suzuki Music

Play the tunes you know.

All instruments together (play in your original key)

Hunters Chorus

In D Major 

(violins play one string lower than usual)

Perpetual Motion

Allegro

Song of the Wind

Lightly Row

Twinkle

Cellos and Violas

French Folk Song

Cellos

Vivaldi Double Concerto

Violins

Bach Double Concerto

Seitz Concerto #2, 3rd mvt

Violins and Violas

Gavotte, Becker

Christmas Songs

Students learn what they can. Music stands will be available on stage. Printable music available HERE.

Carol of Bells

Frosty the Snowman

Jingle Bells

Deck the Halls

Up on the Housetop

Sign Up

You must sign up in advance for this event. SIGN UP HERE. A limited number of students get to play, so sign up quickly.

Tickets for Magic of Christmas

Participating families receive balcony ticket deals for the Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. Magic of Christmas concert that follows the MSA performance.


Participating families will be provided information about how to obtain these discounts.