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Read MoreJoin the North Carolina Brass Band for an evening of festive Christmas tunes secular and sacred, reverent and silly – but all brass! A fun family tradition, this concert is packed with familiar favorites as well as some...
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New Possibilities for All as Raleigh Youth Choir Celebrates Christmas
There is a very exciting change happening in one of the oldest youth choral training programs in Triangle. The former Raleigh Boychoir, now in its 55th year, has been transformed into the Raleigh Youth Choir. Kudos to the leadership, board, donors, and the arts organizations who have backed this necessary evolution. This new iteration includes six separate choirs that fulfill a myriad of vocal and musical developmental stages and is not limited to children identifying as male.
On Friday evening, we heard one of the first concerts by this newly expanded organization. Rest assured, the opportunity for boys is still flourishing, but the Raleigh Youth Choir is sure to bring many more options and positive exposure for all young musicians of any gender identity.
The tastefully decorated Edenton Street United Methodist sanctuary was full to the brim with family and friends. Guests entered to the dulcet playing of harpist Angelyn Gallardo-Fánlo. Board President Dwayne Holloway introduced the Raleigh Youth Choir, stating that they are “exceedingly proud that [they’ve] now made a space for all.”
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Brimming With Big Band Power, Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite Is Sweeter With Jazzy Choreography
While JFK was campaigning for the White House in 1960, Duke Ellington was out West, arguably...
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Thalian Hall: The Nutcracker for Young Audiences
Holiday season in the U.S. inevitably brings with it performances of The Nutcracker, with its...
Read MoreThorgy Thor Brings Plenty of Christmas Cheer – and Drag Artistry – to the Queen City
The first thing to know about Thorgy Thor, a distinguished alum from the eighth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is that she is outrageous. If political correctness is your passion, then the next thing to know is that...
Read MoreThe Story, Song, and Dance of The Justice Theater Project’s Black Nativity in Concert
On Saturday afternoon at the North Carolina Museum of Art’s outdoor Joseph M. Bryan, Jr. Theater, The Justice Theater Project, an organization formed to “produce compelling theater experiences that create...
Read MoreChristmas Wrapped in Brass with the NC Brass Band
The North Carolina Brass Band welcomed guests to the UNCG Auditorium for an evening of delightful Christmas music that they titled Christmas Wrapped in Brass. The ensemble covered all the classics, as well as a few lesser-known...
Read MoreLumberton’’ Carolina Civic Center Hosts the 10th Annual Robeson County Christmas Show
The Carolina Civic Center of Lumberton, which has been home to many performances, has welcomed culture- and art-based performances since 1928. Though, in 1928, it was known as the Carolina Theatre, a silent film house. In 1975,...
Read MoreÀ la Carte Presents an Advent Concert for All
À la Carte kicked off its fifth season with a program titled “Advent Concert for All,” featuring “seasonal music from around the world.” Indeed, the series offered a “buffet of music from every...
Read MoreAmericana-Inspired Holidays with Durham Symphony Orchestra
The Durham Symphony Orchestra returned with its first live performance in two years and five days (since the pandemic shutdowns began) with a splendidly decorated holiday celebration at the Durham Armory, a delightfully...
Read MoreRaleigh Ringers Return to Thalian Hall After Ten Years to Spread Holiday Cheer
World-renowned handbell choir The Raleigh Ringers delighted a nearly sold-out crowd at Thalian Hall in Wilmington. The ensemble played an assortment of familiar holiday favorites, in addition to some unexpected selections...
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