🕯️A Season of Light and Giving: 🎄"Visions of Christmas"  Fundraiser Concert - December 15th, 2024 at 2PM

Are you ready for an unforgettable holiday experience that will lift your spirits, fill your heart with joy, and create cherished memories? We’re thrilled to invite you to our annual "Visions of Christmas" fundraiser concert on December 15th, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the beautiful McNally Recital Hall. 🌟 This is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of community, music, and the holiday spirit!

Special Headliners: Donnie & Nancy Emerson

We are beyond excited to welcome the legendary Donnie & Nancy Emerson as the headliners of this year’s concert! Donnie, who comes from Fruitland, Washington, and Nancy, who is from Spokane, captured national attention with the rediscovery of Donnie's 1979 album Dreamin' Wild, reissued in 2012 to critical acclaim, showcasing their passion and resilience in the music world. Their journey was so inspiring that it was turned into the film Dreamin’ Wild, featuring Casey Affleck and Zooey Deschanel. Now, they’re bringing their magic to our stage with a special set entitled “Dreamin’ Christmas,” which blends their soulful sound with holiday classics such as Spokane’s own Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” alongside “Chestnuts Roasting Over an Open Fire” and two of their originals, “Danny Plays” and “Lobo.”

This is your chance to see these extraordinary artists live and experience their unique blend of heartfelt, soulful music that embodies the essence of the holiday season.

And That’s Not All!

Our talented Holy Names Music Center Family including our Co-Executive Directors Dr. Archie Chen and Rhona Gouldson-Chen; guitar faculty Stanton Cobbs, Aaron Bratt, Abe Kenney, and Christopher Rogers; percussionist Paul Raymond; soprano Chloe Sundet; pianist Gabriel Soileau; and the HNMC String Quartet, will open the show, performing beloved holiday classics such as "Carol of the Bells", “Sleigh Ride,” “O Holy Night,” and John Rutter’s “Candlelight Carol.” The concert will include an audience sing-along that promises to fill the hall with warmth, connection, and festive cheer—all under the glow of candlelight.

Program:

1. Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson - Archie Chen & Rhona Gouldson-Chen, piano duet; Paul Raymond, percussion
2. Oh Holy Night - Chloe Sundet, voice; Archie Chen, piano
3. 2 Dvorak Waltzes - Archie Chen, piano
4. Christmas Lullaby - Chloe Sundet, voice; Archie Chen, piano
5. Carol of the Bells - Stanton Cobbs, Aaron Bratt, Abe Kenney, Christopher Rogers, guitars
6. Candlelight Carol by John Rutter 
   • Chloe Sundet, voice; Aaron Bratt, voice; Stanton Cobbs, voice; Elsie Kay, voice; Rick King, voice
   • Liz Lund, violin 1; Claire Keeble, violin 2; Joey Pomerary, viola; Sr Karen Conlin, cello; Gabriel Soileau, organ/piano; Bethany Schoeff-Cotter, oboe 
7. Audience Singalong - Angels We Have Heard on High, Deck the Halls, We Wish You a Merry Christmas
   • Gabriel Soileau, piano; Nancy Emerson, leader

8. Donnie and Nancy Emerson, Headliners

• Dreamin' Christmas 
  • Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire 
  • White Christmas
  • Lobo
  • Danny Plays

Support the Arts and Win Big!

While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to participate in our Holiday Treasure Raffle. For just $5 per ticket, you could win our grand prize: a stunning, handmade “Colors of Christmas” quilt that will bring comfort and beauty to your home. Plus, there are more fabulous prizes up for grabs! All proceeds from the raffle go directly to our Building Our Future Fund, supporting music education and cultural programs that enrich our Spokane community.

Get Ready for a Season of Light and Giving! 🎟️ Secure your concert tickets now!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you, share in the joy of music, and make this holiday season truly special. Let’s light up the hall, sing together, and create a magical day that will resonate far beyond December 15th!