Press release
Light the Lights. Hang the Garlands.

Under the artistic direction of Paula Hawkins, KidSounds, YouthSounds and TeenSounds will join forces to present “A Glad Noel,” on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St.

Burien’s newest chorus, SilverSounds Northwest, makes a special guest appearance in the program, singing “Down, Down the Chimney Tonight,” and joining the young singers for a special song.

The program will be filled with traditional songs of the season as well as modern Christmas favorites, and the second half of the program will feature holiday songs from cultures around the world, including “Ala Nanita,” “African Noel” and “Calypso Lullaby.”

Bright costuming and creative choreography will highlight the show and add joy, fun and the Spirit of Christmas for audiences of all ages.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. Youth 17 & under are admitted free with a paid adult ticket. Contact www.nwassociatedarts.org or 206-246-6040 to order tickets.

YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest demonstrate Northwest Associated Arts’ commitment to providing musical education and performance opportunity for young people from grades 3 through 12 in South King County.

Each year the three choruses perform together for two mainstage concerts at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien.

These ensembles provide an important and life-changing opportunity for students to learn through the discipline of music. Along the way, audiences are delighted with the entertaining performances of these dedicated young singers.

The goal of KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest is to foster a love of singing by engaging a wide variety of music repertoire. Proper vocal technique, theory and artistry are emphasized with an eye towards developing well-rounded young musicians.