Hunterdon Choral Alliance to present annual holiday show

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The Hunterdon Choral Alliance is returning this holiday season.

The Alliance’s three member groups – Hunterdon Harmonizers, Vocal Synergy and Allegro, the newest choral group for high school students – will present an original musical comedy and holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. The Red Devil Pit Orchestra of Hunterdon Central Regional High School, under the direction of Will Magalio, will also be featured.

This year’s play, “The Great North Pole Cookoff,” is a fun “reality-television-style” adventure that both children and adults alike will enjoy. The show features Santa and Mrs. Claus in a heated competition in the Kringle kitchen. Will Santa's soufflé rise to the top? How will Mrs. Claus handle the heat of Chanukah favorites? Audience members can cheer on their favorite character, gasp at the unpredictable twists, and enjoy the musical undertones as the contestants try to sing their way to the champion's table.

The fun continues with a concert of seasonal favorites by the choral groups. The evening will conclude with a timeless Harmonizers’ holiday tradition: performers and audience members will gather on stage to sing Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" from the "Messiah" with a full orchestra.

The Hunterdon Harmonizers will perform as part of an original musical comedy and holiday concert Dec. 17-18 at Hunterdon Central Regional High School.
The Hunterdon Harmonizers will perform as part of an original musical comedy and holiday concert Dec. 17-18 at Hunterdon Central Regional High School.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, $10 for students ages 7-18 and free for children 6 and under. Wheelchair seating is available. Call 908-806-6683 in advance or email sing@njchoralalliance.org to discuss any needed accommodations. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, visit njharmonizers.org.

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Additionally, the Alliance will host the Flemington Food Pantry at the event. Concert attendees are invited to bring a food item to help the pantry fill their cupboards, allowing community neighbors in need to enjoy a true holiday feast.

The Hunterdon Choral Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: Hunterdon Choral Alliance to present annual holiday show