GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Thiel College Department of Music and Theatre will collaborate with Campbell Memorial High School Singers for its 66th Annual Thiel Christmas Festival Concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 2 in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center.
The event includes light refreshments and is free and open to the public.
“Gloria!” is this year’s theme. The combined Thiel Choirs, the Thiel Wind Ensemble and the Campbell Memorial High School Singers are performing.
“The concert features four pieces magnifying the theme—most notably the first movement of the Vivaldi ‘Gloria’ and the full presentation of the Rutter ‘Gloria’ with a thrilling brass and percussion ensemble,” Director of Choral Activities Julie Neish, D.M.A., said. “Also featured is a Pentatonix style version of ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ with vocal percussion, djembe, and electric bass, and a beautiful version of the seasonal classic ‘Silent Night.’”
The Thiel Wind Ensemble will be presenting two seasonal selections and the Thiel Choir will be joined by guest choir Campbell Memorial High School Singers on two selections, Neish said.
“For 66 years, the Thiel College Department of Music and Theatre has had the distinct privilege of ushering in the spirit of the season with music and worship for Greenville and our extended community of family and friends,” Chair of the Music and Theatre Department Pete Rydberg, Ph.D., said. “This season’s theme reflects our religious traditions as a Lutheran institution. We are thrilled to mark this first year having the concert band under the direction of Brian Harris, who has, along with Dr. Julie Neish and Pastor Jayne Thompson, crafted a memorable program as we move into the Christmas holiday.”
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.