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91ֱ School of Music to present Lauridsen’s ‘Lux Aeterna’ and other seasonal favorites in annual holiday concert

Robbie Goodrich, director of arts information
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November 27, 2018
The 91ֱ A Cappella Choir

91ֱ’s A Cappella Choir (pictured), Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir, with Dr. Michael Murphy and Dr. Tod Fish conducting, will present the annual “Christmas Celebration” concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in Turner Auditorium on the 91ֱ campus.


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The choirs at Stephen F. Austin State University, along with many guest musicians, will present 91ֱ’s traditional holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the university campus.

The highly anticipated “Christmas Celebration” concert will feature “Lux Aeterna” (Light Eternal) by acclaimed contemporary composer Morten Lauridsen, along with other seasonal favorites, according to Dr. Michael Murphy, director of choral activities for the 91ֱ School of Music.

91ֱ’s A Cappella Choir, Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir, with Murphy and Dr. Tod Fish conducting, will be accompanied by organist Dr. Christina Harmon.

The program also features Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and a Christmas carol audience sing-a-long.

The concert is a joint presentation of the 91ֱ College of Fine Arts and School of Music. Turner Auditorium is located in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, 2222 Alumni Drive.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, call the 91ֱ Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit .