WINTER ILLUMINATIONS
Music of light, wonder, peace, and celebration
December 12 & 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM
The Raven Performing Arts Theater · Healdsburg
Don Scott Carpenter, conductor
Beth Benjamin, collaborative pianist
Winter Illuminations journeys through the many colors of the season—from sacred proclamation and the first glimmer of light to memories gathered around the fireside, songs of peace, and the joy of voices raised together.
Across music spanning centuries and traditions, the Healdsburg Chorus and Healdsburg Chamber Singers explore celebration, wonder, hope, nostalgia, and stillness before arriving at a final expression of communal joy.
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PROCLAMATION
Music of Joy, Majesty, and Sacred Celebration
Gloria from Gloria in D
Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
Hodie
Kevin Memley (b. 1971)
O Magnum Mysterium
Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)
DAWN OF LIGHT
Music of Radiance, Wonder, and Awakening
Cantate Domino
Giuseppe Pitoni (1657–1743)
Lux Aurumque
Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)
Northern Lights
Ola Gjeilo (b. 1978)
STILLNESS & WONDER
Music of Mystery, Hearth, and Christmas Light
Huron Carol
Traditional French Canadian | arr. Dan Forrest (b. 1978)
PEACE
Music of Hope, Justice, and Human Unity
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
John Lennon & Yoko Ono | arr. Jill Galina (b. 1946)
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Jill Jackson and Sy Miller | arr. Keith Christopher (b. 1958)
GOOD TIDINGS
Music of Joy, Celebration, and Jubilee
Children, Go Where I Send Thee
arr. Adam Podd (b. 1986)
SPARKLE & SWING
Holiday Cheer in Rhythm and Style
Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson | arr. Hawley Ades (1908–2008)
FIRESIDE MEMORIES
Songs of Nostalgia, Warmth, and Winter Nights
We Need a Little Christmas from Mame
Jerry Herman (1931–2019)
Somewhere in My Memory from Home Alone
John Williams | arr. Mark Hayes (b. 1953)
The Christmas Song
Mel Tormé (1925–1999)
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
Frank Loesser (1910–1969)
White Christmas from Holiday Inn
Irving Berlin | arr. Paul Langford (b. 1966)
COMMUNITY SING
Singing Together as One Community
Deck the Halls
Traditional | arr. Don Scott Carpenter (b. 1970)
MIDNIGHT PEACE
Music of Silence, Light, and Holy Night
Pax Noctis Descendit
Reflections on “Silent Night”
Don Scott Carpenter (b. 1970)
CELEBRATION & GOOD TIDINGS
Carols of Joy, Festivity, and Communal Song
O Christmas Tree
Traditional | arr. Adam & Matt Podd (b. 1986)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Traditional | arr. Paul Johnson (b. 1971)
JOIN US FOR WINTER ILLUMINATIONS
From Vivaldi and Lauridsen to Irving Berlin, John Williams, and beloved traditional carols, Winter Illuminations brings sacred reflection, seasonal memories, communal singing, and exuberant celebration together in one afternoon of music.
December 12 & 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM
The Raven Performing Arts Theater · Healdsburg
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