Join us for a sublime concert, staged in an evocative candle-lit style setting, and surround yourself with the magic of the festive season. Expect carols such as ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’, ‘O come, all ye faithful’, ‘Once in Royal David's City’, ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ and a whole host of seasonal classics.

Candlelit Carols

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Celebrate the holiday season with the enchanting sounds of the Holiday Brass concert, presented by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO). This special event is set to take place on December 10, 2023, at 3:00 pm CST, offering a festive afternoon filled with classical and holiday favorites. Under the baton of Maestro Mark Russell Smith, the QCSO Brass and Percussion sections will come together with organist Chris Nelson to deliver a memorable performance at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 2136 Brady St, Davenport, IA.

The concert will feature a diverse selection of music, including works by Eugène Gigout, Girolamo Frescobaldi, Pietro Yon, Anthony DiLorenzo, Piotr Tchaikovsky, and more, culminating in a performance of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. The program promises to blend the grandeur of classical music with the warmth of holiday classics, creating a perfect atmosphere for the season.

In addition to the musical performances, attendees will be treated to a narration by Shellie Moore Guy, adding an extra layer of storytelling and emotion to the evening. This event is categorized under Special Events, making it a unique opportunity to experience the talents of the QCSO in a festive setting.

Tickets for the Holiday Brass concert are available for purchase, offering a chance to witness the power and beauty of brass and percussion music in a way that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a cherished holiday tradition in the Quad Cities.

Holiday Brass 2023

St. Paul Lutheran Church of Davenport

Our holiday concert features a variety of seasonal selections, including audience favorites like Sleigh Ride and Silent Night plus pieces new to the SSO: Symph-Hanukkah and Navidad Latina.

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Holiday Pops

Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts

This enchanting winter season, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus welcomes you to relish the love, security, and warmth of an eagerly anticipated homecoming after a long journey lost in a snow-covered landscape.

A Candlelit Homecoming

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto

Santa Clara University

Delight in the traditional Christmas carols and festive folksongs from around the world. Big, bold versions of your favorite holiday music, sung as only the Los Angeles Master Chorale can. Fun for the whole family, children aged six and older are welcome to attend

Festival of Carols

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony performing a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works that highlight the 4,322-pipe, $3.1 million William J. Gillespie Concert Organ.

Holiday Organ Spectacular

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

A cappella voices in a candlelit setting mark the Christmas season in South Florida. Popular guest conductor Anthony Trecek-King returns to lead our Billboard-chart-topping Christmas program. Enjoy yuletide tunes from Modern composers like Benjamin Britten—and, as always, celebrate the season with fan favorites like O Come All Ye Faithful and Jesus Christ the Apple Tree.

A Seraphic Fire Christmas 2024

St. Boniface Episcopal Church

Church of the Little Flower

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

The Sanctuary Church FTL

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Moorings Presbyterian Church

A cappella voices in a candlelit setting mark the Christmas season in South Florida. Popular guest conductor Anthony Trecek-King returns to lead our Billboard-chart-topping Christmas program. Enjoy fresh yuletide tunes like Taylor Scott Davis’ Solstice—and, as always, celebrate the season with fan favorites like O Come All Ye Faithful and Jesus Christ the Apple Tree.

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Events

Upcoming events

7 - 14 Dec, 2024

A Seraphic Fire Christmas 2024 · Seraphic Fire

Dec 11, 2024

Seraphic Fire Presents A Seraphic Fire Christmas · Kravis Center

Past events

Dec 18, 2023

Candlelit Carols · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Dec 10, 2023

Holiday Brass 2023 · Quad City Symphony Orchestra

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