Schola Cantorum Holiday Concert in Laurel Hill

The NWF State College-sponsored community vocal ensemble "Schola Cantorum" presents 3 Christmas holiday concerts "Sing Gloria" at area churches in December. All concerts begin at 7:00 pm and are free of charge.  Concerts will be held at:  In Niceville at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church on Monday, December 5; in Laurel Hill at First Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 12; and in Fort Walton Beach at St. Simons on the Sound Episcopal Church on Wed. Dec. 14.

The “Sing Gloria” concerts will feature a variety of traditional and contemporary Christmas music.  Schola Cantorum (translated "School of Singing") is under the direction of NWFSC adjunct music professor John Leatherwood, who is also the emeritus (retired) conductor of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra.

   Schola Cantorum performs an eclectic blend of music from all periods of composition from early to modern in community venues each December and Spring. For additional information or to audition for the group call the Director, John Leatherwood, at 850-830-2062.

The December 2016 Concert Program includes

Sing Gloria!
  Gabriel’s Message
  A Maiden Most Gentle
  Silent Night
  Glory, Glory, Glory to the Newborn King
  Away in a Manger
  Jesus Child
  Shepherd’s Pipe Carol
  Go, Go to Bethlehem!
  Ding Dong! Merrily on High
  Deck the Hall
  Jingle, Bells
  We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Schola Cantorum (School of Singing) Singers include:
  Dick Campis, Lin Loughlin, Tim Crawford, Richard Montague, Dolores DeSoucy, Wilma Shively, Sara Florence, Ruby Stillions, Robin Hanson, David Stroup, Laura Hernandez, Floyd Stroup,  Uma Jolly, Rebecca Wendell, Mike Lindhorst, John Zirpola