A Family Holiday Tradition! The Symphony San Jose Chorale under the baton of Elena Sharkova presents the 15th Annual "Carols in the California", an exciting and festive program of holiday cheer. Enjoy a traditional sing-along of your favorite carols with choir and brass ensemble and prepare to be dazzled by performances of classical works by members of Symphony San Jose and the SSJ Chorale all in the warm glow of the beautifully restored California Theatre.
Symphony San Jose Chorale
Elena Sharkova, conductor
Marques Jerrell Ruff, special guest vocalist
And while downtown, enjoy Christmas in the Park, The Holiday Roller Skating Rink Under the Palms, and Winter Wonderland rides and games just two blocks from the theater. San Jose comes alive with the Holiday Season, with activities and memories for the entire family! All-day inexpensive parking is available at the city-owned garage on San Carlos Street with entrances on both Second and Third Streets.
THE PROGRAM:
O Come All Ye Faithful (Sing-Along)
Little Star of Bethlehem
Do You Hear What I Hear?
The First Noel (Sing-Along)
Shine on Me
Christmas Spiritual Medley (with Marques Jerrell Ruff)
I Saw Three Ships
The Twelve Days of San Jose Xmas
INTERMISSION
Jazz Trio (with Jazz style Sing-Alongs)
We are Christmas (with Marques Jerrell Ruff)
Too Hot to Handel (with Marques Jerrell Ruff)
Every Valley
For Unto Us
Hallelujah
Silent Night (Sing-Along with an added verse in Ukrainian)
Total concert is 100 minutes with intermission.