WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, String Chamber Ensembles, December 1, 7:30 p.m., Garrison Choral Room, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, “Joyful & Triumphant,” Department of Music Holiday Concert, December 2, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $8-$10 general, USU students free with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, String Chamber Night, December 2, 7:30 p.m., University Parkway Center (northeast corner of University Avenue and University Parkway), free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Chamber Orchestra, Kory Katseanes, conductor, December 2, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10 general, ($4 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Songwriters Showcase, December 2, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONIC WINDS, Holiday Concert, Thomas P. Rohrer, conductor, December 3, 7:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 1700 S. Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, free.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, “The Forgotten Carols,” presented by Deseret Book Company, December 3, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $12.15-$32, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “Carols at Advent,” featuring the Chamber Choir, Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir, Concert Choir and Horn Choir, Cherilyn Worthen and Reed Criddle, conductors, December 3, 7:30 p.m., Sorensen Center Ballroom, $5 general, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Jazz Ensemble, David Holliday, music director, December 3, 7:30 p.m., Courage Theatre, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, Vieve Gore Concert Hall, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Jazz Voices, Allen M. Matthews, director, December 3, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Flute Choir, December 3, 7:30 p.m., University Parkway Center (northeast corner of University Avenue and University Parkway), free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, University Orchestra and University Strings, December 3, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $3, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY, “Christmas Storytelling,” in partnership with the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, Bryce Rytting, conductor, Steffani Raff, storyteller, music by Tchaikovsky, Bizet and Mahler, December 3-4, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $15 general, $12 seniors/students, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE CITY, Jupiter String Quartet with violist James Dunham, the program will feature Mozart’s String Quintet in G minor, K. 516, Bartók’s Quartet No. 5, Brahms’ String Quintet in G major, op. 111, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $30 general, $10 students with ID, tickets available at the door, www.cmsofslc.org. There will be a pre-concert lecture presented by Dr. Susan Neimoyer, musicologist at the University of Utah, 6:45 p.m., room 270, Libby Gardner Hall, Note: The Jupiter String Quartet will be conducting a master class workshop, December 4, 12 :30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., room 270, Libby Gardner Concert Hall.
EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Blue Haiku Folk Quintet, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Brass Chamber Night, December 4, 7:30 p.m., University Parkway Center (northeast corner of University Avenue and University Parkway), free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Jazz Lab Bands, Mike Tobian, director, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
AMERICAN FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA, “Christmas from the Ellen Eccles Theatre,” Craig Jessop, music director and conductor, with special guests Kurt Bestor and Nathan Pacheco, December 5-6, 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee also on December 6, Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $12-$20 general, youth 8 years and older are admitted, no babes in arms, www.americanfestivalchorus.org.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Jazz Ensemble, December 5, 7:30 p.m., Allred Theatre, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.
OQUIRRH MOUNTAIN SYMPHONY, “Holiday Pops Concert,” featuring special guest Peter Breinholt, Kayson Brown and Shaun Davis, guest conductors, in partnership with Midvale Arts Council, Cottonwood Heights Arts Council, Cottonwood Heights Orchestra, Oquirrh Mountain Symphony, December 5, 7:30 p.m., Midvale Middle School, 7852 S. Pioneer Street, Midvale, December 6, 7:30 p.m., Butler Middle School, 7530 S. 2700 East, Cottonwood Heights, $8 general (5 years and older), at the door with cash, check or credit card, or www.omsymphony.org, or www.showtix4u.com.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Masterworks Series, “Beethoven’s Ninth,” Thierry Fischer, conductor, Celena Shafer, soprano, Cynthia Hanna, mezzo-soprano, Chad Shelton, tenor, Michael Dean, bass-baritone, and Utah Symphony Chorus, December 5-6, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $23-$69 (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website or contact box office for information regarding student tickets, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org, for further ticket information please call 801-533-6683, www.utahsymphony.org.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Chamber Singers Holiday Concert, the concert will feature choral classics and holiday favorites, December 5-6, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, $10 general, $5 non-Westminster students, Westminster staff, faculty and students get one free ticket, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Celebration of Christmas, BYU Philharmonic, Kory Katseanes, conductor, BYU Combined Choirs, December 5-6, 7:30 p.m., also a 3 p.m. matinee on December 6, de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $16 general, ($5 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Christmas Around the World: Timeless Stories,” Jeanette Geslison, artistic director, featuring BYU’s Living Legend, this holiday tradition showcases the rich ethnic diversity of the world through music and dance, December 5-6, 7:30 p.m., also a 2 p.m. matinee on December 6, Marriott Center, $10-$20 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
SALT LAKE CHILDREN’S CHOIR, Annual Christmas Concert, Ralph B. Woodward, music director, the performance will include music from around the world, and conclude with audience and choir joining for several carol favorites, December 5 and 7, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, free, but admission is limited to 6 years old and above, www.childrensing.com.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONY, “Christmas Eve Magic,” Robert Baldwin, music director and conductor, University of Utah Ballet Department, music includes Hely-Hutchinson’s A Carol Symphony, and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker (Act I), December 6, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $10 general, $5 students and seniors, 801-531-7501 or at the door with cash, check or credit card, www.saltlakesymphony.org.
AMERICAN WEST SYMPHONY AND CHORUS, “Christmas Concert,” Joel Rosenberg music director, Tyler Kofoed, chorus master, music by Saint-Saëns, Brahms, Handel and a Christmas carol medley, December 6, 8p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S. 700 East, Sandy, $10 general, $8 students, $5 youth (7-15 years), December 16, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $10 general, $8 students, U. students free with ID, at the door, www.americanwestsymphony.org.
KUTV HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT, featuring the Choral Arts Society of Utah, Sterling S. Poulson, music director, Salt Lake Children’s Choir, Ralph Woodward, music director, and West Valley Symphony, Donny Gilbert conductor, the concert proceeds provide gifts of the season to less fortunate children and senior citizens along the Wasatch Front through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, December 6, 7:30 p.m., Cottonwood High School Auditorium, 5715 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City, $12 in advance, $15 at the door, www.smithstix.com.
VIVALDI BY CANDLELIGHT, Gerald Elias, music director, music by Vivaldi, Geminiani/Avison, Carlos de Seixas, and Bach, December 6, 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 12 C Street, the concert is a benefit for the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, $45 reserved, tickets at http://vivaldi.brownpapertickets.com/.
MURRAY SYMPHONY, Handel’s “Messiah” Sing Along, Julie Christofferson, music director, the program will feature guest soloists and the audience will be invited to sing the choir parts, December 6, 7:30 p.m., Murray High School Auditorium, 5440 S. State Street, free, donations of winter clothing items would be appreciated to benefit The Road Home.
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S CHOIR, Holiday Concert, December 6, 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (young children are allowed at the matinee performance only, children 8 years and older are welcome for either performance), Joseph Smith Memorial Chapel, free.
UTOPIA EARLY MUSIC, “A Celtic Christmas,” Emily Nelson, soprano, Gretchen Windt, mezzo-soprano, Christopher LeCluyse, tenor, Michael Chipman, baritone, Bronwen Beecher, fiddle, Therese Honey, Celtic harp, Eleanor Christman Cox, baroque cello, celebrate the holidays with the beauty of music from the lands of the Celts, December 6, 8 p.m., December 7, 5 p.m., Cathedral Church of St. Mark, 231 E. 100 South, pay as able (suggested donation of $15 general, $12 seniors and $10 students), www.utopiaearlymusic.org.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, TubaChristmas, December 6, 12 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Harp Solo and Ensemble, December 6, 7 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
WASATCH COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Holiday Concert, Larry Spell, music director and conductor, December 7, 7 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 1700 S. Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, free.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Choir and Symphony Holiday Concert, December 7, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 24th and Adams, $7-$8, $30 for family up to 6, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Group Organ Recital, organists taught by University students and faculty perform organ classics, December 7, 3 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Sundays@7, guest artist Vadim Serebryany, piano, program will feature music by Bartók, Brahms, Handel and Schumann, December 7, 7 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall in David Gardner Hall, free.
UTAH CHAMBER ARTISTS, “Welcome All Wonders,” by J.A.C. Redford, Barlow Bradford, music director and conductor, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $15 general, $10 students (in advance), $17 general, $12 students (day of), 801-572-2010 or visit www.utahchamberartists.org.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “Toot Suites,” Wind Symphony, David Fullmer, conductor, December 8, 12:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. performances, Sorensen Center Ballroom, $2 general, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Crimson Harps, Cathryn Clayton, director, the program will feature holiday and classical pieces, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Thompson Chamber Music Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Alumni Singers Concert, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Weber High School Auditorium, 430 W. Weber High Drive, Pleasant View, free, however donations appreciated.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, String Project Concert, December 8, 6:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free.
TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, “Christmas: Celebrating the Season,” with special guest Nathan Osmond, John Pew, music director and conductor, December 8, 2014, 7:30 p.m., Thanksgiving Point Show Barn, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, $12 in advance, $14 day of, 801-210-2466, www.thetso.org, or at the door.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Westminster Chorale, December 9, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Conservatory, free.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Composers Forum, the program features new works composed and performed by students, December 9, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall in David Gardner Hall, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, December 9, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, University Chorale, December 9, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $3, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Utah Philharmonia, Robert Baldwin, conductor, program features this year’s concerto competition winner Ivan Fantini performing Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, other music includes John Luther Adams’ Dark Eyes and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, December 10, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general $3 seniors, staff, faculty, and non U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, An Evening with the Opera Chorus, December 10, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, Donald Peterson and Kirt Saville, conductors, December 10, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10 general, ($4 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Entertainment Series, “Pink Martini,” Jerry Steichen, conductor, presented by the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, December 11, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $26-$44, for more information and tickets, www.symphonyballet.org.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Chamber Orchestra, December 11, Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, $5 general, Westminster staff, faculty and students get one free ticket, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.
THE GRAND THEATRE, “Christmas with Eclipse 6,” annual Christmas concert, December 11-15, 7:30 p.m., Salt Lake Community College, 1575 S. State St., $14-$20 general, $12-$18 seniors/military. $9-13 SLCC students/staff/faculty, 801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org.
SALT LAKE MEN’S CHOIR, “The Best of Christmas,” Dennis McCracken, artistic director, December 12-13, 7:30 p.m., December 14, 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, 777 S. 1300 East, $10 general, tickets available at the door, from a choir member or online at www.saltlakemenschoir.org.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, University Choirs Holiday Concert, featuring the Chamber Choir and A Cappella Choir, directed by Barlow Bradford, and the Women’s Choir, directed by Jessica Napoles, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general $3 seniors, staff, faculty, and non U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Chamber Choir Holiday Concert, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Kaysville Tabernacle, 198 W. Center Street, free.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Entertainment Series, “Joy to the World,” Pink Martini, guests artists, Jerry Steichen, conductor, December 12-13, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $23-$90 (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website or contact box office for information regarding student tickets, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org, for further ticket information please call 801-533-6683, www.utahsymphony.org.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “Bitter for Sweet,” Opera and Symphony Orchestra, Tyler Nelson, artistic director and Cheung Chau, conductor, program features a fully staged performance of opera, operetta and musical theater’s most famous scenes, December 12-13, 7:30 p.m., Heritage High School, 5600 Heritage School Drive, Provo, $10 general, $8 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Family Series, “Here Comes Santa Claus!,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, Santa Claus will be visiting in the lobby area, December 13, 11 p.m. and 12:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $6-$18 general, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.
AMERICAN HERITAGE LYCEUM ORCHESTRA AND YOUTH CHORUS, “American Heritage Christmas,” Kayson Brown, music director, featuring Michael and Vanessa Ballam, and special guest Lexi Walker, December 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, $15 general, $10 students/faculty/seniors, $50 family (5+), by phone at 801-642-0055, at the door, or online at www.american-heritage.org.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONIC CHOIR, “There is Faint Music in the Night,” Christmas Concert,” Erin Pike Tall, music director, December 13, 7:30 p.m., Waterford School, 1480 E. 9400 South (access from 9500 S. 1700 East), ticket information not available, “The Story of Christmas in Sacred Word and Song,” December 14, 7 p.m., St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 East Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights, free, however donations of canned food is appreciated, www.saltlakesymphonicchoir.org.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Early Music Ensemble, December 13, 4 p.m., Thompson Chamber Music Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.
EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Lark & Spur, traditional and modern carols, December 13, 7:30 p.m., Viridian Center, free.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, High School Honor Band, December 13, 4 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free.
OQUIRRH MOUNTAIN SYMPHONY, “Breakfast with Santa, Polar Express Christmas Concert and Story,” Shane Mickelsen, guest conductor, December 13, 9 a.m., Midvalley Bible Church, 13991 S. 2700 South, Bluffdale, $10, includes breakfast with Santa, concert, story, gift and free photo shoot, at the door with cash, check or credit card, or www.omsymphony.org, or www.showtix4u.com.
NOVA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, “Russian Greats and Moldovan Greats,” cellist Matthew Zalkind, Salt Lake City native and finalist of the Tchaikovsky Competition, performs Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata, members of the Utah Symphony horn section perform a reading of Tcherepnin’s Horn Quartets, and former NOVA artistic director, Barbara Scowcroft plays Stravinsky’s Divertimento, also music by Utah composer Igor Iachimciuc, December 14, 3 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $20 general, $18 seniors (60+ years), $5 students, free for U. students, tickets online or cash or checks at the door, www.novachambermusicseries.org.
UTAH WIND SYMPHONY, Midwest Send Off Concert, Scott Hagen, conductor, December 15, 7:30 p.m., American Fork High School, 510 Caveman Blvd., ticket information not yet available, www.utahwindsymphony.org.
CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE, “Christmas Carol Service,” the service features music of the Advent and Christmas seasons, including plainchant, choral works and traditional carols, December 17-18, 8 p.m., December 24, 4 p.m., free, 801-328-8941 for more information, www.utcotm.org.
KURT BESTOR CHRISTMAS, traditional holiday favorites and original music, featuring an all-star band, a world-class chamber orchestra, sophisticated sound and lights, and special guests, combined with warm storytelling and humor, December 18-20, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Abravanel Hall, $20-$47.50, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.
EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Lark & Spur, traditional and modern carols, December 18, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, free.
DAVIS COUNTY SYMPHONY, Annual “Messiah” Sing-Along, Kent Nelson, music director, December 19, 7 p.m., Center Street LDS Cultural Hall, 261 E. Center Street, Clearfield, free, www.daviscountysymphony.org.
THE STING AND HONEY COMPANY, “This Bird of Dawning,” the Nativity story told through poetry and music, it’s an evening of astonishing imagery and music, including Nativity poetry written by a variety of poets from Shakespeare to W.B. Yeats and Li-Young Lee, December 19-20, 7:30 p.m., Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $12, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.
SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, “Advent and Christmas Music Through the Ages,” Concert Choir, Women’s Choir, Vocal Artists, and the Young Choral Artists, the choirs will perform carols that span the centuries, from the 1300s to the present, December 19-20, 7:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 1975 S. 2300 East, Salt Lake City, $20 general, $10 students, available at the door or at www.saltlakechoralartists.org.
ORATORIO SOCIETY OF UTAH, Handel’s Messiah, Nachtmusik Orchestra and local soloists, dedicated to James Fontaine, December 20, 7 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $10, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com., second performance, December 21, 7 p.m., Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, 1580 E. Vine Street (6100 S.), Salt Lake City, free, however donations would be appreciated.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Family Series, “Here Comes Santa Claus!,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, presented by the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, December 20, 2:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $12 general, child and student discounts are not available online, to purchase these tickets, please call 801-399-9214 0r visit our office at 638 26th Street, Ogden, www.symphonyballet.org.
WEST VALLEY SYMPHONY, “WorldStage!,” Concert Series, Donnie Gilbert, music director, George Dye, associate music director, December 22, 7 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center Auditorium, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, free.
KURT BESTOR CHRISTMAS, this much loved holiday tradition returns to the Egyptian each Christmas, December 24-25, 6 p.m., Park City Egyptian Theatre $29 in advance, $34 at the door, front-of-house $35 in advance, $40 at the door, cabaret seating $45 in advance, $50 at the door, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.