Village Briefs
St. Andrew's Church to host Advent concert
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, at 13601 Saratoga Ave., invites the community to attend its Gala Advent Concert on Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. The afternoon features instrumental music by the Seraphim Brass Quintet, as well as songs by the St. Andrew's Choir and the choir from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, both led by conductor Barbara Day Turner. The program features Rutter's Gloria and popular Advent and Christmas tunes. Donations of $10 to $15 will be taken at the door. For more information, call 408.867.3493.
Community band to perform at West Valley College
The 100-piece Saratoga Community Band is preparing for its annual Winter Concert that takes place on Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. in the West Valley College Theater, 14000 Fruitvale Ave. in Saratoga. The program includes spirited marches, popular music, Broadway show tunes, light classics and holiday favorites. Craig Northrup is the conductor; he has lead the band since its 1990 inception.
A reception follows the concert. There is no charge to attend the event, and everyone is welcome. This concert is often standing-room-only, so early arrival is recommended. Call 408.867.2720 for more information, or visit www.saratogaband.org on the Internet.
Passagio Chorale brings its youthful voices to Saratoga
Ranging in age from seven to 18, the members of Passagio Chorale are coming to Westhope Presbyterian Church, 12850 Saratoga Ave. on Dec. 3. They will sing in a 10:45 a.m. service whose congregation have both Westhope congregants and members of a Taiwanese-American Presbyterian congregation.
Passagio Chorale--passagio means "rite of passage" in Italian--is a chorale in its third season whose focus is on developing excellence, discipline and musical education in young musicians and singers. The youth also engage in mentoring partnerships with professional musicians. In November 1999, the group released its first CD, In Heavenly Peace: Christmas Songs for Soprano, Harp and Children's Voices.
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