By Stuart Jenner.
Christmas season means concerts! Here are a few we’ve heard of in the area. With the shortened season this year, concert-goers have a lot of choices on the next two weekends:
December 5: Seattle Christian School Christmas Concert
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
No charge
Address: 18301 Military Rd. S., SeaTac
For further information, call 206-246-8241
December 7: Winterfest in Normandy Park
4 to 7 pm at Normandy Park Town Center
Location: 19901 1st Ave. S., Normandy Park, WA 98148
Tree lighting, Santa hats to the first 500 attendees, and several choirs.
December 8: Lifted Youth Gospel Choir Concert
In partnership with Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, as outlined in this post on Facebook:
5 pm, no charge for tickets, but donations are welcome.
Location: 15003 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
December 8: Highline Community Symphonic Band
Holiday concert “Peace on Earth”
Sunday, December 8 at 2 PM
No charge.
Highline High school Theatre
225 S 152nd St, Burien
December 9: West Seattle Community Debut and Concert Orchestras
6 p.m. Monday, (but there’s no mention of holiday themes for this concert.)
Concert will be held at Chief Sealth International High School’s Auditorium
2600 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98126
From their site: “There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated!”
December 9, 14 and 21: Orchestra of Flight
Originally the Boeing Employee Symphony Orchestra, this group now includes performers from varied backgrounds. They are presenting three concerts.
Details are here:
- December 9: Merrill Gardens in Burien, at 7 pm
- December 14 in Normandy Park at the Community Club (Cove), 7 pm
- December 21 at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila, 11 am
There’s no charge for any of these concerts.
December 11: West Seattle Community Orchestra and Wind Symphony
Holiday Concert 7. p.m.
“Celebrate the entry into winter with works from Anderson, Hanson, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky.”
Location: Concerts are held at Chief Sealth International High School’s Auditorium – 2600 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98126
From their site: “There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated! “
December 14: Orchestra of Flight, as previously noted, performs at Normandy Park Cove.
December 14 and 15: Choral Sounds Northwest concerts
Highline Performing Arts Center
Location: 401 S 152nd St, Burien 98148
Time: 2 pm
Tickets are $25 per person for those 18 and up. No cost for 17 and under. Tickets are available HERE:
From the web site:
Let the power of 200 voices united in song illuminate your spirit this holiday season! ChoralSounds, SilverSounds, and TeenSounds, the choruses of Northwest Associated Arts, invite you to join them for a festive program of traditional, new, heartwarming, and fun holiday music.
December 16 and 17: Rainier Symphony (Tukwila)
- Saturday, December 16 – 7:30 pm
- Sunday, December 17 – 3:00 pm
Location: Foster Performing Arts Center
4242 South 144th Street, Tukwila
From the web site: “Celebrate the season with traditional holiday favorites and carols the entire family is sure to enjoy!”
December 17: Emerald West Cellos
Winter Concert in West Seattle
Sunday at 7:30 pm
Location: Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation
7141 California Avenue SW, Seattle
From a concert calendar website: Come celebrate the end of the year with us! The amateur cellists of Emerald West Cello Ensemble will play a variety of classic and contemporary tunes, as well as holiday favorites. All are welcome!
December 21: Orchestra of Flight, as previously noted, performs at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila.
If you hear of any additional concerts in the Highline area, please send them our way, and we’ll update this article.
Also… Local Schools are ready to perform (Starting on December 5!)
Local schools are rehearsing and preparing for concerts this festive holiday season. Here are a few more we investigated!
Seattle Christian School Christmas Concert
December 5, doors open at 6:30 p.m.
No charge
Address: 18301 Military Rd. S., SeaTac
For further information, call 206-246-8241
Highline High School free Winter Band Concert
December 12, 7 p.m.
Featuring the Jazz Band and the Symphonic Band
Address: 225 S. 152nd, Burien
Concert in the Highline High School Theater
St. Francis School, Advent Program
December 19, 7 p.m.
No charge
St. Francis Church Chapel
15216 21st Ave. SW, Burien
Kennedy High School Christmas Concert
December 17, 7 p.m.
No charge
Held in the Highline Performing Arts Center
401 S. 152nd, Burien
2 Responses
Highline Community Symphonic Band will present a Holiday concert “Peace on Earth” on Sunday, December 8,2024 at 2 PM; No charge. Held at Highline High school Theatre, 225 S 152nd St, Burien
Thank you Dave! We will add this to the list of concerts.