The Musica Sacra Chamber Chorale will present its inaugural Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 17, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in West Seattle.

The concert. entitled “Peace & Joy”. features two significant sacred works: a suite entitled “Carols of the nativity” by Canadian composer and conductor Stephen Chatman; and the world premiere of "Spanish Cradle Carol: An homage to Maurice Ravel" by Bob Ingalls scored for Chamber Chorale, cello and piano featuring Seattle Symphony cellist Roberta Downey. This concert series also includes numerous carols of the season written or arranged by distinguished American choral composers and will be a wonderful way to highlight your holiday season.

The concert is sponsored by the West Seattle HelpLine and West Seattle Foodbank. Bring a hat/scarf/glove set or 5 non-perishable food items and receive your ticket for half price.

"The way this all came together was in an effort to help kids with medical issues," said Bob Ingalls, Artistic Director/Conductor of Musica Sacra, which began last January. He is also the church choir director at Holy Rosary. He has his undergraduate degree with Julliard, his masters degree from Eastman School of Music. He played clarinet with the Seattle symphony, Opera, and Ballet for over 20 years.

"We have 12 members in this choir, a group of elite singers. All of my section leaders have masters degrees in vocal performance. While this concert will benefit the West Seattle Food Bank and Helpline, in the future we want to play for churches or charitable foundations for benefit concerts that will also help sick children."

For more information please consult our website: http://www.musicasacrachamberchorale.com/