The Cleveland State Community College Chamber Choir and the choral ensemble Vocal Rhapsody will present their holiday concert in Johnson Cultural Heritage Center on Thursday at 7 p.m.
The free show will kick off with a pre-concert Beethoven’s Birthday Bash at 6:15 p.m.
Vocal Rhapsody is an auditioned a cappella ensemble that performs a variety of music including classical, Broadway and contemporary songs.
The Chamber Choir is open to all CSCC students. Both ensembles are under the direction of music professor Karen Dale.
In addition to traditional carols, the concert will include a vocal jazz arrangement of “White Christmas,” “The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” and “Don’t Stop Believing.”
Instrumentalists performing as part of Beethoven’s Birthday salute will include violinist Roger Lantigua, 10-year old son of Vocal Rhapsody member Rogelio Lantigua, and clarinetist Will Benson.
In addition to this concert, both ensembles will perform for “Ruby Red Christmas” at Ruby Falls on Friday, Dec.17. Vocal Rhapsody will perform from 5-7 p.m. followed by the Chamber Choir until 9 p.m.