Dana School of Music to continue Carols & Cocoa tradition at Stambaugh Auditorium

YSU’s Dana School of Music will continue a tradition that dates back more than 40 years as it presents "Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert" Wednesday, December 4, at Stambaugh Auditorium.

Featuring performances by numerous Dana School of Music ensembles, the concert will ring in the holiday season with a unique blend of musical pieces. The event will begin with carols at 7:00 PM in the Jeanne D. Tyler Ballroom, featuring performances of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” by the Brass Quintet, “Marche,” from The Nutcracker by the Flute Ensemble, and “Oh! Christmas Tree” by the Dana Chorale.

Hot cocoa will then be served in the Concert Hall Lobby during the event’s intermission. The night will conclude in the Concert Hall with the Dana Holiday Concert, featuring performances of “A Christmas Festival” by the YSU Wind Ensemble, “God Rest Ye Merry Hepcats” by the Saxophone Quartet, and “Frosty the Snowman” by the Trombone Ensemble. The concert will culminate with a performance of “The Many Moods of Christmas,” Suite III, featuring the Dana Chorale and special appearances by the Hickory High School chamber singers and the Stambaugh Chorus, both local guest ensembles.

Tickets for this event are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (65+), and free for children 12 and under. YSU students enter free with a valid YSU ID. Tickets can be purchased here. Parking is available on-site.