Holiday Concerts to Enjoy in the 715
The 715 - spanning from vibrant communities like Eau Claire to Chippewa Falls and beyond - is alive with the sounds of the season! From classic carols to festive orchestral performances, our area is brimming with opportunities to experience the wonder of Christmas through music. The holiday spirit is in full swing - read on to find the next opportunity for you and your kin to experience some holiday magic!
North High School
Sounds Of The Season Concert
Thursday, December 19th, 7 p.m.
North High School Auditorium
This concert features the top band, choir, and orchestra groups from Eau Claire North and serves as a fundraiser for the ECN Music Scholarship fund. You'll hear familiar holiday tunes including a sing-along of some of the classics. The concert is free for the public, with a free-will donation at the door.
More info: https://www.ecasd.us/North-High-School/Academics/Music
Eau Claire Male Chorus
Christmas Is Coming:
Songs For Christmas 2024
Friday, December 6th at 7 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Saturday, December 7th at 2 p.m.
Lake Street United Methodist Church
UW-Eau Claire
50th Annual Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 8th at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Pablo Center At The Confluence
The UW-Eau Claire Foundation and Department of Music and Theatre Arts present the 50th annual Holiday Concert. The concert will include performances by the UWEC Wind Symphony, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Women's Concert Chorale, the Singing Statesmen, Symphonic Choir, and more. Proceeds from the Holiday Concert are used to support scholarships for UW-Eau Claire students involved in the music department.
More info: https://foundation.uwec.edu/news-events/foundation-events/holiday-concert/
Songs Of The Season
Memorial High School
Monday, Dec. 9th at 7 p.m.
Memorial High School Auditorium
The Memorial Madrigals are in their 60th year spreading holiday cheer throughout the Eau Claire area and will be performing at the concert. The concert will end with their tradition of singing the Hallelujah Chorus by Handel with alumni joining on stage for the performance of the song. They will also be singing Night of Silence with Silent Night, conducted by a senior student. The concert will last about 1 hour and it is FREE!
More info: https://www.ecasd.us/Memorial-High-School/Activities/Music-and-Arts/Choir
Handel's Messiah Singalong
UW-Eau Claire Voice & Choral Activities, UWEC Music and Theatre, & Chippewa Valley Voices
Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m.
UW-Eau Claire Haas Fine Arts Center
Come sing Handel's Messiah alongside musicians from UW-Eau Claire and the greater Chippewa Valley – all are welcome! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance for warmups and a brief rehearsal. Although primarily a singalong, seats will also be set aside for audience members who wish just to listen. Singing participants may bring their own scores or borrow from UWEC (on a first-come, first-served basis). Approximate runtime: 1 hr. Featuring UW-Eau Claire's Symphonic Choir.
More info and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/500985859191901
Elk Mound Schools
5th Grade Band & Choir Concert
Thursday, December 12th at 5:30pm
High School Gymnasium
6th Grade Band & Choir Concert
Thursday, December 12th at 6:30pm
High School Gymnasium
The Master Singers
Lessons & Carols 2024: Be Still, My Soul
Friday, December 13th at 7:30pm
First Congregational United Church in Eau Claire
Saturday, December 14th at 1:00pm
Saint Charles Borromeo Church in Chippewa Falls
Featured in this concert are many pieces by past commissioned composers of The Master Singers including Andrew Steffen and Elaine Hagenberg. The Master Singers will perform “O Nata Lux” composed by Andrew Steffen and commissioned by The Master Singers in 2011, “Sussex Carol” composed by Elaine Hagenberg, and a piece sang in Catalan, a language spoken in areas of Andorra, Spain, France, and Italy, titled “En les Nits de Desembre” composed by Josep Olle I Sabate.
More info and tickets: https://www.themastersingers.net/
Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra
A Christmas Jubilee: Celebrating 50 Years of Music
Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m.
Pablo Center At The Confluence
Ring in CVSO’s 50th holiday season with this delightful performance for the whole family, including a trio of sleighride pieces by Mozart, Prokofiev, and Anderson. Then, CVSO will be joined by top high school choristers from around the Chippewa Valley for Robert Shaws’ The Many Moods of Christmas.
More info and tickets: https://www.pablocenter.org/events/detail/cvso-a-christmas-jubilee-559956
Regis Middle & High School
Christmas Band Concert
Monday, December 9th, 7 p.m.
Fr. Dowd Auditorium at Regis High School, Free Admission
This concert will feature the 6th Grade Band, the 7th/8th Grade Band, and the High School Band.
More info: https://www.regiscatholicschools.com/parents-students/co-curricular/
Regis Middle & High School
Christmas Choir Concert
Monday, December 16th, 7 p.m.
Fr. Dowd Auditorium at Regis High School, Free Admission
This concert will feature the 6th Grade Choir, the 7th/8th Grade Choir, and the High School Choir, as well as an audience singalong on "Silent Night."
More info: https://www.regiscatholicschools.com/parents-students/co-curricular/
Elk Mound Schools
Grades 7 through 12 Winter Choir Concert
Tuesday, December 17th at 6pm
High School Auditorium
Grades 7 through 12 Winter Band Concert
Tuesday, December 17th at 7:15pm
High School Gymnasium
More info: https://www.elkmound.k12.wi.us/schools/middle/music.cfm