Music

Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Run 5K Sunday

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Band is hosting the Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Run this Sunday, Dec. 13 to raise money for their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C.

The fun run includes the choice of a 5K or 1 mile run and is modeled after the popular Rock and Roll marathons featuring live music along the routes. Students from Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School will play holiday tunes for the runners.  

Costs are $30 for the 5K and $10 for the mile. The mile starts at 2 p.m. and the 5K at 2:30 pm. Both runs start and finish at the Los Alamos Middle School. 
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Community Messiah Sing-A-Long Dec. 13

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COMMUNITY News:

The Collaborative Artists of Los Alamos and White Rock invite the community to its first Annual Community Messiah Sing-A-Long.

Sing along at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 with an orchestra and chorus, the music of Handel’s famous oratorio “The Messiah.” Those who are not singers are invited to listen as the LDS Church in Los Alamos at 1967 18th St., is filled with the music of this amazing work, which highlights the ever-popular “Hallelujah Chorus.”

Enjoy soloists Heather Bingham, Olivia Hakel, Daniel Torres and Devon McCleskey. Conducted by Tjett Read More

Scenes From Winterfest 2015

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It was a crisp winter day on Winterfest Saturday. The many events brought out a big crowd to celebrate the season. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Youngsters crowd around Santa at CB FOX Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A young man ponders his Christmas wish. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Santa and his pal Samantha, who stepped out from behind the CB FOX candy counter to chat. Santa shared the secret information that his middle name is Bob with Sam and the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
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Los Alamos Winterfest Schedule: Friday, Dec. 4

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Oppie and Groves show Christmas spirit. Courtesy/LACC

CHAMBER News:

Today’s Los Alamos Winterfest Schedule includes:

Annual Crèche Show

  • 2-7:30 p.m. at Los Alamos LDS Church, 1967 18th St.

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

  • 7 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church

Dance Arts Los Alamos Presents Nutcracker on “The Hill”

  • 7 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium
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Sangre de Christo Chorale Presents Winter Concert

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Sangre de Christo Chorale Artistic Director Andrew Schmidt. Courtesy photo

Music News:

Celebrate the splendor and majesty of winter in New Mexico with choral music of the season performed by the Sangre de Cristo Chorale.  Enjoy works spanning three centuries sung in five languages by composers Franz Joseph Haydn, Francis Poulenc, Arvo Pärt, Bob Chilcott, and many more.

The Sangre de Cristo Chorale has been singing in Santa Fe and Los Alamos for 38 years. This year the 52 singers in the Chorale are honored to include eight apprentices from three high schools – Santa Fe High, Pojoaque High Read More

Coro de Cámara Presents A Joyful Christmas Concert

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Coro de Cámara on stage. Courtesy photo
 

Music News:

Looking for a special musical treat this Christmas season?  Then, don’t miss Coro de Cámara’s “Gaudete! A Joyful Christmas Concert” is 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at United Church in Los Alamos and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Avenue in Santa Fe. 

The Latin word, “Gaudete!” means “rejoice,” and the music in this concert reflects the joy of the season. 

Energetic Renaissance songs from the Piae Cantiones collection are first on the program, followed by delightful selections by Michael Praetorius, Read More

LAPS Foundation Grant Sends LAMS Band Director To National Music Education Conference In Nashville

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LAMS Band Director Ryan Finn conducting his students. Courtesy photo

LAPS FOUNDATION News:

Los Alamos Middle School Band Director and Music Teacher Ryan Finn was able to attend the National Music Education Conference in Nashville this year as part of a grant received by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.

The conference, in October 2015, was a fantastic opportunity for Finn to spend time working with distinguished band directors and learn valuable new classroom techniques. 

The Band Directors’ Academy in particular was an inspiring and hugely beneficial program. There were Read More

‘A Celebration Of Women’ Performed Dec. 12-13

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MUSIC News:

Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico’s ‘A Celebration Of Women’ – music written by women, for women’s voices concert will see the highly skilled 11 voice ensemble collaborate with Santa Fe based poet, Pulitzer Prize nominee, Valerie Martinez in two performances.

The first is 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the historic San Miguel Mission in Santa Fe (401 Old Santa Fe Trail) and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 in the glorious acoustical setting of the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque (318 Silver Ave. SW).

Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico is conducted by Founding and Artistic Director Read More