As a fitting finale to cap the 50th anniversary celebration of the Mater Dolorosa parish, and to usher in the Christmas season, the Hallelujah Chorale and Cherubim, the church’s adult and children choirs, will present their 6th Annual Holiday Concert entitled, In Dulci Jubilo (Sweet Sounds of Rejoicing) on December 9 and 10 (Friday and Saturday) at 7:30pm. The concert will be held at the Mater Dolorosa Church on 307 Willow Ave., South San Francisco.
The Hallelujah Chorale is dedicated to the enhancement of liturgy by leading the Mater Dolorosa parish community in praising and worshipping in song. Under the patient tutelage of its exceptional music director Angie Pasamba, this group of volunteer musicians and music lovers has evolved into a music ministry known for its rich repertoire of liturgical music for Sunday masses, for delivering unique choral and orchestral arrangements by the director herself, and for their long-awaited annual holiday concerts.
This year’s concert promises to bring entertainment for the whole family. There will be excerpts from Broadway favorites such as Man from La Mancha, and Les Miserables. The Christmas carol portion will have a selection of works from John Rutter such as the Christmas Lullaby, and Silent Night, to Christmas Messiah Suite from George Frederic Handel’s Messiah. Due to the large Filipino parish community, this concert will not be complete without the traditional Filipino Christmas carols such as Noche Buena, Simbang Gabi and Kampana ng Simbahan.
Accompanying the Hallelujah Chorale will be a professional string ensemble headed by internationally acclaimed Filipino cellist, Willie Pasamba, who will perform a cello obligato special number.
Rev. Roland dela Rosa, Filipino Pastor at Mater Dolorosa, said that the concert In Dulci Jubilo aptly describes the 50th anniversary celebration of the parish community and Christmas. He invites everyone to come and enjoy the concert with family and friends.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the church’s stained glass restoration project. For tickets and sponsorships, call (650) 583-4131, (650) 878-1715, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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The Cache Creek Casino and Resort will be the setting of the second annual Ichiban Idol for 2011-2012 on December 11 at 5pm.
Since its inception last year, the contest has paved the way for Bay Area aspirants to realize their dreams of making it big in the music industry. Last year’s grand winner Ellona Santiago was a finalist of the hit reality show, X-Factor, with her group known today as INtenSITY.
This year’s program will feature American Idol 7 finalist Syesha Mercado, also known as Deena Jones in the Broadway revival of Dreamgirls.
This year’s Ichiban Idol will hosted by Jesse Cabalza and Latin pop vocalist Victor Cervantes, directed by Thage Montecarlo.
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