DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 30, 2022) — The St Ambrose University (SAU) music department invites the Quad Cities community to welcome the holiday season at “An Ambrosian Christmas Concert” on Saturday, December 10. This well-known holiday tradition will feature a wide variety of musical performances by the talented SAU chamber singers, jazz band, STAMVOJA, symphonic band, university chorale, and student soloists.
This year’s event brings together over 100 student musicians who were selected to perform by special audition and invitation. Guests can expect to hear a variety of musical selections from the soloists and ensembles, ranging from traditional holiday favorites like “O Holy Night,” “Mary, Did You Know?," and "Silent Night," as well as more modern selections like "White Winter Hymnal," a festive tune made famous by Pentatonix and sung by a treble vocal quartet, as well as "Gaudete," a contemporary arrangement that includes steel percussion simulating a House Dance style. The concert concludes with a popular audience sing-along.
Nathan Windt, DMA, Director of Choral Activities and Music Department Chair at SAU invites family and friends of the university to kick off the holiday season on campus. "This concert is sure to put you in the holiday spirit — purchase your tickets today and join our community in celebrating an Ambrosian Christmas!"
“An Ambrosian Christmas Concert” will be held in the Galvin Fine Arts Center Allaert Auditorium at 3PM, Saturday, December 10. General admission tickets cost $16 and admission for seniors is $5. All students are invited to attend for free.
To purchase tickets, visit https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/68467.
For more information about this event, please contact John Hagar, Galvin Fine Arts Center Marketing and Ticket Office Manager, at ticketoffice@sau.edu or 563-333-6251.
About St Ambrose University
Founded in 1882 by the Diocese of Davenport, St Ambrose University’s commitment to academic excellence, the liberal arts, social justice, and service is rooted in its Catholic intellectual tradition. The leading, private university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers more than sixty undergraduate majors, eleven Master’s degrees, and three doctoral programs. 130 years since its inception, St Ambrose education remains centered on intentional, holistic, and experiential learning to develop high-impact world-shapers in every field. To learn more about St Ambrose University, visit sau.edu.
