“Christmas with the Pasadena Master Chorale” is a program that is quite popular. The “Sold-Out” sign has been posted for the Dec.13 concert, but there is still time to get tickets to the 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 concert at the First Congregational Church, Pasadena. Singers: The Chorale, 80 strong, draws from community professionals, students and musicians. Student-singers in the group are drawn from John Muir High School and Blair High School and Washington Middle School in Pasadena. Music: The A capella choir will sing sacred and secular classics and the second half will highlight choruses from Handel’s “Messiah” which will be accompanied by a string quartet.
Jeffrey Bernstein, Artistic Director and conductor of the Pasadena Master Chorale, brings a distinctive musical background to the choir. Dr. Bernstein received his Ph.D in composition from UCLA, a Masters in choral conducting from Yale University School of Music and has served as Assistant Conductor of the Pasadena Symphony for several years.
Tickets are $10. The First Congregational Church is located at 464 E. Walnut Ave., Pasadena. Information: (626) 208-0009.