The 16th annual Christmas Concerts for The Gorge Winds have been set for Friday, Dec. 18, at the Hood River Valley High School at 7 p.m. In addition, there will be a second presentation of the concert on Sunday, Dec. 20, at Calvary Baptist Church in The Dalles.
This is the first year the band is presenting two concerts.
This year’s concerts will feature many traditional Christmas favorites, as well as the chance for the audiences to join with the band to sing many of the seasonal songs. The program will feature arrangements such as “Joyful and Triumphant” by local composer Steve Hodges; “Stille Nacht” as recorded by Mannheim Steamroller; and the beautiful “ Yuletide Tapestry” arranged by Gary E. Parks. In addition to these our second half of the concert will include “Away In A Manger,” again recorded by Mannheim Steamroller; “Symphonic Prelude on Adeste Fidelis” arranged by Chip Davis; and the ever-popular “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson. These and several others are sure to set you in the mood for a very Merry Christmas.
The band will be honoring founder, director and conductor Sam Grotte of White Salmon, as he retires from 16 years of service to the band. Grotte will be conducting his final concert as co-conductor with the Gorge Winds Concert Band, and the band invites the public to help celebrate his contributions to music here in the Columbia River Gorge.
Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the concerts.
The concert is free, but donations are welcome.
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