13th annual Seasonal Choral Flourish set for Dec. 3 

JOPLIN, Mo. – The 13th annual Seasonal Choral Flourish will be presented at 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 812 S. Pearl Ave.

The annual holiday concert will feature performances by the Missouri Southern Chamber Singers and the Concert Chorale.

“It’ll be a mixture of some classical and popular music,” said Dr. David Sharlow, director of choral music. “That’s what’s exciting about it and it’s a good mixture, too.”

A brass quintet will perform starting at 7 p.m. The Concert Chorale will then open the evening with the classic carol “Personent Hodie,” and end the performance with “O Holy Night.” Audience members will be invited to sing along with some of the traditional favorites.

“It’s tradition to ask the audience to join in,” said Sharlow. “It’s what makes the Choral Flourish feel festive.”

The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open one hour before each performance.