Annual Messiah Holiday Concert and Sing Along

Capture the holiday spirit during an evening with Handel’s inspiring masterpiece, the Messiah, on Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Ashland. The Ashland Chamber Music Society is pleased to again bring this free, annual event to our community, with a 20-piece orchestra, four talented soloists, and opportunities for the audience to join in with joyous singing. Conducted by Miki Budge, the orchestra and several area vocalists will perform a selection of popular arias. Audience members may obtain choral books at the door.

The Ashland Chamber Music Society (ACMS) will host a reception following the performance, with treats provided by the Ashland Baking Company, the Black Cat Coffee House, and ACMS volunteers.

Upcoming Concerts

• February 22, 2025: It Came from Hollywood presents a selection of memorable, joyful film compositions, performed by Joni Chapman and an ensemble of area musicians

• March 29, 2025: Wen-Lei Gu and Anthony Padilla, violin and piano duo from Lawrence University, perform a selection of masterpieces from classical to contemporary

• April 25, 2025: Wisconsin Brass Quintet, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, provide an evening of remarkable musical versatility

Tickets remain only $15 dollars for adults. All students attend every ACMS concert for free!

For more information on concert details, check out the Upcoming Events page.

If you are not currently on the ACMS mailing and email lists and wish to receive updates, contact acms.bh.22(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the concerts!