Cool Yule Jazz IV Performance on December 1

A performance entitled “Cool Yule Jazz IV” will be presented on Friday, December 1 at 8 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster campus. The evening will feature jazz arrangements of holiday standards performed by Rider faculty members Philip Orr, piano, and Jerry Rife, clarinet, who will be joined by Norman Edge, bass, and Sean Dixon, drums. The performance will also mark the release of their new CD "Cool Yule to You." Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. There are no free tickets for this performance.

“A Candlelight Christmas” Concert by the Westminster Williamson Voices on December 2

The Westminster Williamson Voices conducted by James Jordan will present “A Candlelight Christmas” on Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m. in Miller Chapel on the campus of the Princeton Theological Seminary. Presented by candlelight, the concert will include music and carols by Sandstrom, Lauridsen and Ord, framed by Britten’s "Ceremony of Carols" sung in Medieval English, performed by harp, organ and choir. There are no advance ticket sales for this performance. Admission will be at the door with a suggested donation of $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. For directions and parking information, go to the Princeton Theological Seminary’s Web site at www.ptsem.edu.

Handbell Holiday Concerts by the Westminster Concert Bell Choir on December 2 and 3

Conducted by Kathleen Ebling-Thorne, the Westminster Concert Bell Choir will perform arrangements of traditional holiday works and original compositions on the largest set of handbells in the world. Limited tickets are still available for the performance on Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m. The performance on Sunday, December 3 at 3 p.m. is sold out. Both performances are in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster campus, and tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. There are no free tickets for these performances.

One-Act Operas Savitri and Gianni Schicchi to be Presented on December 2 and 3

On Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m., Westminster Opera Theater will present two one-act operas: "Savitri" by Gustav Holst and "Gianni Schicchi" by Giacomo Puccini. Daniel Beckwith, head of opera studies, is the music director and Bill Fabris is the stage director. Both performances will be held in The Playhouse on the Westminster campus, not the Princeton High School Performing Arts Center as previously announced. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. There are no free tickets for these performances.

Rider Choir Concert on December 3

The Rider Choir, conducted by Craig Tipton, will present a holiday concert on Sunday, December 3 at 3 p.m. in Gill Chapel on the Lawrenceville campus. Admission is free.

Westminster Opera Theater Presenting a Workshop Entitled “You’ve Got Mail” on December 4

The Westminster Opera Theater will present a workshop entitled “You’ve Got Mail” on Monday, December 4 at 8 p.m. in The Playhouse on the Westminster campus. Admission is free.

Holiday Concert by the Rider Band on December 4

The Rider Band, conducted by Jerry Rife, will present a holiday concert on Monday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. in The Yvonne Theater in the Fine Arts Building on the Lawrenceville campus. Admission is free.

Performances of an “Evening of Readings and Carols” on December 8 and 9 are Sold Out

Both performances of the annual “Evening of Readings and Carols” in the Princeton University Chapel on Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9 are sold out.

“The Best Nowells That E’er Befell” Performance by Fuma Sacra on December 10

Fuma Sacra, Westminster’s ensemble-in-residence, conducted by Andrew Megill, will present a program entitled “The Best Nowells That E’er Befell” on Sunday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster campus. The program will include Byrd’s "Mass for Christmas Day," medieval Christmas carols and more. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. There are no free tickets for this performance.

Kaleidoscope Chamber Series Concert “Music for Midwinter” on December 15

Westminster Conservatory faculty will perform “Music for Midwinter” on Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster campus. This concert is part of the Kaleidoscope Chamber Series. The program will feature works that celebrate midwinter observances from different traditions, including compositions by Bach, Brahms, Martin and others. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. There are no free tickets for this performance.

A Concert for Chanukah by Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale on December 16

The Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale, conducted by Frank Abrahams, will present its annual Chanukah concert on Saturday, December 16 at 8 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster campus. The concert will feature traditional works and new compositions. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. There are no free tickets for this performance.

Westminster Community Orchestra Presents “As the Story Goes” on December 17

The Westminster Community Orchestra from Westminster Conservatory will perform “As the Story Goes” on Sunday, December 17 at 8 p.m. The program will include Prokofiev’s "Lieutenant Kije Suite,” Ravel’s “Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose),” and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 “Reformation.” The performance will be held in the Princeton High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. There are no free tickets for this performance.

“Magnificat” to be performed by Westminster Community Chorus, Westminster Chamber Choir on December 17

The Westminster Community Chorus and Westminster Chamber Choir from Westminster Conservatory will present a program entitled “Magnificat” on Sunday, December 17 at 8 p.m. in Bristol Chapel. The program will feature settings of the Magnificat and related texts by Gerald Finzi, Arvo Pärt and Michael Praetorius. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. There are no tickets for this performance.

Westminster Symphonic Choir and New York Philharmonic Performances of Handel’s “Messiah” December 20, 21, 22 and 23

The Westminster Symphonic Choir will be performing Handel’s "Messiah" with the New York Philharmonic on Wednesday and Thursday, December 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, December 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. at The Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive (at 120th Street) in New York City. For tickets call 212-875-5656.

For tickets for all performances (except “Messiah”), call the Westminster box office at 609-921-2663 on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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