Christmas with the Chorale
The concert program spans centuries of holiday compositions, featuring works by Giovanni Croce, Hieronymus Praetorius, Andreas Hammerschmidt, J.S. Bach, Morten Lauridsen, John Tavener, and John Rutter. Attendees can enjoy carols from around the world and join the chorale in singing traditional English carols. The performance is accompanied by the Monterey Bay Sinfonietta.
Dec 18 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
December 18, 2026: 7:30 pm; December 19, 2026: 7:30 pm; December 20, 2026: 4:00 pm.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Check the address for your chosen performance: two are at Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz, while the December 19 performance is in Watsonville.
- Use the event page’s ticket link to arrange admission before making the trip to the correct church.
- Join the Chorale for the selected traditional English carols if you’d like to participate in the audience sing-along.
Links & Contact
Run by The Santa Cruz Chorale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What music is on the program?
The program covers centuries of Christmas music. It includes works by Giovanni Croce, Hieronymus Praetorius, Andreas Hammerschmidt, J.S. Bach, Morten Lauridsen, John Tavener, John Rutter and others, plus favorite carols from around the world.
Can the audience sing along?
Yes. The director has picked several traditional English carols for the audience and the Chorale to sing together.
Is there an orchestra?
Yes. The Monterey Bay Sinfonietta accompanies the Chorale.
Who conducts the Chorale?
Christian Grube, the Chorale's Conductor and Artistic Director.
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