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Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop

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Jacksonville, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Illinois College choirs and ensembles will present “Christmas on the Hilltop” on Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Rammelkamp Chapel.

The community is invited to attend the free concert which has become an annual tradition, drawing standing-room-only audiences from near and far. This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.” It features the music of the season and spans a multitude of musical styles and eras.

The Illinois College Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, BellaVoce treble ensemble, and Blue Tie Affair men’s ensemble will perform, joined by the Illinois College Percussion Ensemble, performing traditional carols and seasonal favorites during the inspiring event.

Selections include “Believe,” “In the Bleak Midwinter,” “Feliz Navidad,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Santa Baby” and many more.

Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating. For more information, contact Nichol.DelGiorno@ic.edu.

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