Central Methodist University and the Swinney Conservatory of Music will soon present “An Evening in December: A Celebration of the Season,” with the CMU band and choirs performing a holiday concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at Linn Memorial United Methodist Church.Featuring the Sound of Central, the Conservatory Singers, and the Chorale, the concert is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Dr. Kara Metzger, director of bands, the Sound of Central will be performing a number of seasonal pieces, including Caccia and Chorale by Clifton Williams, Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol by Percy Grainger, Declaration Overture by Central’s own Claude T. Smith, and Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite March by Karl King.
Central Methodist University has deep musical roots. The university President, Dr. Roger Drake, sings and plays the piano, joining faculty, staff and students in this musical celebration of Christmas. The university has also led many innovative projects promoting community development and interactions with its neighborhood. For more details, read the information on their website: https://bit.ly/3OHDdrC