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‘MAGNIFICAT (BACH!) AND MORE’
CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY THE
PITTSBURGH CAMERATA
Date: Dec. 9
Address: Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 2040 Washington Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: pittsburghcamerata.org, or
412.421.5884
One of J.S. Bach’s most popular vocal
works, “Magnificat” or “Mary’s Song
of Praise,” will be the centerpiece of
this Christmas concert. The 30-minute
vocal canticle with original baroque
instrumental ensemble is among the
grandest illustrations of Bach’s genius.
The Camerata will also sing a cappella
choral music featuring settings of “Lo,
How a Rose” by Jan Sandström (b. 1954),
Hugo Distler (1908-1942), Michael
Präetorious (1571-1621) and others.
Visit the website for information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
PPG WINTERGARDEN CONCERTS
FEATURING PETERS TOWNSHIP
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR, SOUTH
HILLS BRASS BAND, BALDWIN
HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE,
BOYCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
ORCHESTRAS, CANON-MCMILLAN
HIGH SCHOOL BELLA VOCCE,
UPPER ST. CLAIR JAZZ BAND AND
MORE
Dates: Through December (Check the
website for the individual performance
dates.)
Address: PPG Place, Downtown
Pittsburgh
Contact: ppgplace.com/directory/
wintergarden
Enjoy local musicians and vocalists
as they perform for the holidays in the
beautiful Wintergarden at PPG Place,
a bright and open, plant-filled,
all-glass garden environment.
From late November through
January, the Wintergarden is
the site of the annual Spirits
of Giving around the World
and Gingerbread House exhibits.
More musical groups are added to
the venue closer to Christmas. Visit
the website for the most updated
information.
PITTSBURGH CIVIC ORCHESTRA
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Date: Dec. 16
Address: Upper St. Clair High School
Theater, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: pittsburghcivicorchestra.net, or
412.854.1389
Join the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra
musicians as they celebrate this holiday
season! The orchestra has over 80
volunteer musicians who are dedicated
to providing quality classical music
at a reasonable cost to the families of
southwestern Pennsylvania. Visit the
website for information on purchasing
tickets and other details.
RIVER CITY BRASS BAND
CHRISTMAS BRASSTACULAR
Date: Dec. 5
Address: Upper St. Clair High
School, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: rivercitybrass.org
Celebrate the magic of Christmas
with the River City Brass. This holiday
show is fun for the whole family, with
classic carols, favorite film music, and
special surprises. Visit the website for
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
SOUTH HILLS CHORALE HOLIDAY
CONCERTS
Dates: Dec. 15 & 16
Address: Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 2040 Washington Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: southhillschorale.org, or
412.220.4227
Delight in the music of the holiday
season at the South Hills Chorale Holiday
Concert! The not-for-profit organization
provides professional-quality concerts
throughout western Pennsylvania for
conventions, meetings, community
events, and facilities serving seniors
and infirm persons. Visit the website for
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
WASHINGTON FESTIVAL
CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
the Washington Festival Chorale, a
community choir comprised of talented
volunteers from the southwestern
Pennsylvania area. Visit the website for
more information.
CANDLE TREE FARM
Dates: Open the Friday after Thanksgiving
Address: 2776 South Bridge Road,
Washington
Contact: candletreefarm.com, or
724.249.6472
Ride the wagon into the fields and
choose from thousands of trees. When
you return from the fields, staff can shake
out any dead needles and bale your tree
if you wish. Then go inside the barn for
a complimentary hot chocolate or coffee
where you will find a large selection
of wreaths made from fresh greens on
the farm. Visit the website for more
information.
SIMMONS FARM
Address: 170 Simmons Road, McMurray
Contact: simmonsfarm.com/
christmastrees, or 724.941.1490
There is a large selection of Christmas
trees available from tabletop trees up
to 15ft.-tall trees. Cut-Ur-Own trees
are available in very limited sizes and
varieties. Call ahead prior to visit.
Wreaths, poinsettias, and Christmas
planters are available daily. Visit the
website for more information.
TRAX FARMS
Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville
Contact: traxfarms.com, or 412.835.3246
Trax Farms is a 400-acre working farm
market and greenhouse. There is a limited
number of cut-your-own trees, and you
will need to schedule an appointment.
The Christmas Shop offers trees,
ornaments, and decorating and gift ideas
for the holidays.
Dates: Dec. 15 & 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: Faith United Presbyterian
Church, 900 East Beau Street, Washington
Contact: washingtonfestivalchorale.org
Get into the holiday spirit by
listening to the wonderful singers of
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