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The First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown will present its annual “Candlelight Christmas Concert” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the church sanctuary at 100 Church St.
The program will include sacred Christmas and advent pieces performed by the handbell choir, featuring a solo by Susan Collyer; and the chancel choir, with several songs being accompanied by stringed instruments. There will also be a piano solo by resident organist/pianist Alan Spring, who will also play on a piano/violin/cello trio; a set by Tune It Up (the Scully brothers – Jack on cello, James on harp, and Liam on violin); a set by Celtic duo Step In Time (Marcia and Monte Jones); and vocal solos by Dale Austin and Melissa DiPasquale.
Other featured musicians and singers will include Rosie Hagel, soprano; Bill Siddall, baritone; Katie Kremer, cello; David Spring, violin; and Samantha Godus, violin and cello.
There will be opportunities for the audience to sing along on a variety of Christmas carols.
Paige Hardison is the music director and director of the chancel and handbell choirs.
Admission is free and open to the public, but free-will donations are encouraged and gratefully accepted!