BY CRAIG MICHAELS
A decades-long tradition kicks-off December 1, at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway when holiday choir season commences. You can catch the holiday cheer every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 15th with show times at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The shows are complimentary with regular Tram admission. Guest will hear a different middle or high school choir perform holiday favorites at the Tram’s Mountain Station each week. For the 2017 holiday season, the Tramway is proud to present the following line-up:
- Friday, December 1 – Jurupa Valley High School Chamber Singers
- Saturday December 2 – Rubidoux High School Chamber Choir
- Sunday, December 3 – Palm Springs High School Madrigals & String Quartet
- Friday, December 8 – Desert Ridge Academy Concert Choir
- Saturday, December 9 – Martin Luther King High School Chamber Singers & Show Choir
- Sunday, December 10 – Encore High School for the Arts Madrigals
- Friday, December 15 – The Lions’ Pride Chamber Singers (Cathedral City H.S.)
This holiday tradition has special meaning to some of the band teachers involved. Brian Holm, Choral Director of Martin Luther King High School, recalls, “Our choir has performed at the Tram for at least a decade. But back in the ‘70s, I performed there as part of my own high school choir, so I have quite a history with the Tram.” He adds, “We love sharing our music with Tram audiences, especially in such an amazing setting.”
Performances are on the Pines Café Stage with food and beverage service available from either the Pines Café or the Lookout Lounge. (Note: The 5:00 p.m. performance on December 3rd is outside on the Desert View Terrace as part of the tree lighting ceremony.) Open seating (no reservations taken).
Written by: Craig Michaels Productions
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