Wild Rivers Symphony Presents Christmas by the Sea

The Wild Rivers Symphony and Wind Ensemble invites the public to ring in the holidays by attending “Christmas by the Sea,” the upcoming winter concert series at Crescent City, Calif., and Brookings, Ore., on Dec. 3 and 4. The Crescent City concert will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Crescent Elk Middle School auditorium, 994 G St., in Crescent City. The Brookings concert begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy St., in Brookings.

Concert tickets are $12 if purchased in advance, or $15 purchased at the door. Youth through grade 12 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Del Norte Office Supply in Crescent City, Wright’s Custom Framing in Brookings. Tickets are also conveniently available online at: www.WildRiversSymphony.org

The Wild Rivers Symphony, a non-profit volunteer community orchestra led by conductor Daniel Sedgwick, is comprised of more than fifty Del Norte County and Curry County musicians devoted to live performance of orchestral music from classical to cutting-edge. Taking advantage of the wealth of talented wind and brass players in our communities, Wild Rivers Symphony also features a full wind ensemble in addition to the symphony orchestra.

“Christmas by the Sea” is a homage to the wild beauty and heritage of our coastal home. From The Sea Hawk, by Erich Korngold, to The Winds of Poseidon, by Robert W. Smith, the program features fabulous music connected to the theme of the sea. A program highlight, Sea Pictures, the famous song cycle by Sir Edward Elgar, features vocals by Meredith Sedgwick, contralto. In addition, concert attendees will enjoy both classical and modern pieces such as: Of Sailors and Whales, a tribute by W. Francis McBeth, to Melville’s classic Moby Dick; Water Reflections, by Yukiko Nishimura; and music from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie soundtracks. Toccata on I Saw Three Ships, by Charles E. Peery, and A Canadian Brass Christmas will have all in a happy holiday mood.

Wild Rivers Symphony’s concerts are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and support local classical and cutting-edge live music at its best. Ticket sales and patron donations help support not only the symphony’s growth and repertoire, but also its mission and commitment to fostering the music education, talents, and aspirations of community youth.

For more information and news about the Wild Rivers Symphony, explore their website at: www.wildriverssymphony.org or on Facebook @WildRiversSymphony.

Wild Rivers Symphony’s concerts are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and support local classical and cutting-edge live music at its best. Ticket sales and patron donations help support not only the symphony’s growth and repertoire, but also its mission and commitment to fostering the music education, talents, and aspirations of community youth.

For more information and news about the Wild Rivers Symphony, explore their website at: www.wildriverssymphony.org or on Facebook @WildRiversSymphony.