The Southwestern College music department will present its annual Winterfest concert on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend.
Winterfest is an annual collaboration between SC’s Pep Band “The Builder Band-Its,” SC Singers, A Cappella Choir, and the South Kansas Symphony (SKS). Conducting the program will be Adam Lange, director of choral activity, voice, and band and Dr. Michael Christensen, Conductor of the SKS. The concert will feature Dr. James Leland who will provide organ accompaniment of Christmas Carol Hymn Singing. The concert will include the SKS, Acappella Choir, SC Singers, and alumni performing F. Melius Christiansen’s “Beautiful Savior.” Other selections will range from traditional to contemporary. The concert will conclude with Dan Goeller’s “Christmas Carol Sing-Along.”
Later that evening, the Southwestern College Campus Players will present the 93rd edition of “Eagerheart” at 6 and 7:30 p.m., in Messenger Recital Hall in the Darbeth Fine Arts Center. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item for the Winfield Food Pantry.
Southwestern College is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas. Today its Winfield campus is the residential hub that guides students to lives of meaning and service, with well-rounded academic and extra-curricular offerings attracting traditional-aged students from throughout the nation and world. Southwestern College Professional Studies provides options for online students in any location and has been named a top provider for persons serving in the military. The college continues to be affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
