The Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Presents
“Connect! Winterscapes”
December 8,10,14 and 15, 2024
“Connect!,” the theme of the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble’s 44 th season, begins with our
exciting December concerts, entitled “Winterscapes.” Whether describing a peaceful mellow
evening in front of a fire or a raucous night of boisterous caroling, this repertory is a collection
of choral music that hits all the notes of this festive season.
This polarity is demonstrated most aptly in the opening piece, “Hodie,” by Joan Szymko.
Using the traditional Latin text, Szymko begins with a graceful, original monophonic chant
that then explodes into a rhythmic exhortation of the text “Gloria.” For those who prefer a
serene winter evening, Jacob Naverud’s “Season of Light” sets the tone for a pleasant night
of remembering. For the listener who wants to be energized, Donald Patriquin’s rollicking
arrangement of “Hey Ho! Nobody Home” will get the blood coursing through their veins. Eight
other songs follow that will delight and warm your hearts. “The pieces we are presenting are
amazing in their diversity and craftsmanship,” describes Music Director Dr. Linda Raney.
“Don’t miss this kaleidoscope of winter!”
The Women’s Ensemble is joined by Dave Anderson, saxophone; Diana Sharpe,
percussion; and their own pianist, Bill Epstein.
Concerts are at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday December 8 at 3 p.m.; Tuesday
December 10 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15, both at 3 p.m.
General admission tickets are $30 in advance at www.sfwe.org, $35 at the door if available.
Tickets for students and teachers, military and veterans are $12.
There will also be a free children/youth concert, with their adults, on Saturday November
23 at 3 p.m. This pre-holiday offering of beautiful choral music is informal and just the right
length for children's attention span. Movement is acceptable and encouraged. Your RSVP by
November 20 as text or phone call to (505) 303-8648 will be appreciated. Please give your
family name and the number of young people and adults attending.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of
Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.