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Deck the Halls – Des Moines

Deck the Halls – Des Moines

DATE

Sunday, December 15, 2024
3:00 pm

VENUE

Staplin Performing Arts Center

Performance Details

Join us for an enchanting evening of festive melodies and emotional resonance as the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble presents a special holiday concert that will warm your heart and lift your spirits.

  • Beloved Holiday Classics: Experience the magic of the season with timeless favorites like “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” and “Silent Night” performed by our talented musicians. From joyful carols to soulful hymns, each piece is carefully chosen to evoke the true essence of the holidays.
  • Musical Brilliance: Be mesmerized by the impeccable skill and passion of our ensemble as they bring Alfred Reed’s Russian Christmas Music to life. Let the music transport you to a place of nostalgia and joy, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Emotional Journey: Prepare to be moved as the concert weaves a tapestry of emotions through music. Feel the warmth of community, the beauty of tradition, and the spirit of togetherness that defines this special time of year.
  • Memorable Moments: Whether you’re singing along to familiar tunes or discovering new favorites, our holiday concert promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.

Program

Angelic Fanfare
- John Wesley Gibson
Carols in the Dark
- Harrison J. Collins
A Christmas Festival
- Leroy Anderson
Christmas Tree Farm
- Larry MacTaggart
The Eighth Candle
- Steve Reisteter
Last Silent Noël
- Jeanie Murrow
, arr. David Lovrien
Mo' Jingle Bells
, arr. Sam Pilafian
O Magnum Mysterium
- Mort Lauridsen
, trans. H. Robert Reynolds
Russian Christmas Music
- Alfred Reed
Sleigh Ride
- Leroy Anderson

Featuring

Christian Carichner
Dr. Christian Carichner
music director

Community Partner

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Support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Support is also provided by BRAVO Greater Des Moines and the Polk County Board of Supervisors.

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Staplin Performing Arts Center
3650 Woodland Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Staplin Performing Arts Center

Staplin PAC has earned a reputation as one of central Iowa’s best performance venues. Designed with both audiences and performers in mind, this world class venue features a modern layout, large stage, great sightlines, superb acoustics, and the latest technology. Patrons will enjoy the central location, close and plentiful parking, and easy accessibility. The facility is in constant use by student groups from the West Des Moines Community School District and frequently hosts performances from local professionals as well as renowned touring artists.

Staplin PAC is on the east side of Valley High School - on the southwest corner of Valley West Drive and Woodland Avenue in West Des Moines.

There is plenty of parking in the east parking lot and handicap accessible parking is located directly across from the main entrance.

Enter the building through the glass lobby on the East side of the school.

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