The Northeast Arkansas Chorale will present its annual Christmas concert on Monday, Nov. 16, at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge. The event, titled *The Arrival*, is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in Manley Chapel.
The evening will feature the Arkansas premieres of two works: *The Arrival* by Christian Fortner, accompanied by piano and cello, and *No Wind at the Window*, arranged by Patrick Coyle, with piano and oboe accompaniment. In addition to these debut pieces, attendees can expect a variety of Christmas songs, including *O Come, All Ye Faithful*, *The First Noel*, *Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas*, and Handel’s *Hallelujah Chorus*.
The concert will also highlight performances by the Northeast Arkansas Male Chorus, which will present *Who Is He in Yonder Stall?* by Robert H. Young and *See Amid the Winter’s Snow*, arranged by Dan Forrest. As part of the evening’s festivities, audience members will be invited to take part in a Christmas carol sing-along.
General admission for the program is $10 per person, with a family maximum of $20. Williams Baptist University students will be admitted free, while faculty and staff will have a maximum admission fee of $10.
The Northeast Arkansas Chorale is a community ensemble made up of singers from across the region. It is directed by Dr. Trent Broussard.
For more information, attendees may contact Williams Baptist University or Chorale representatives.