Celebrate the season with William Carey University

The Winters School of Music at William Carey University is alive with sound as students rehearse for two upcoming Christmas concerts.

“These events are more than performances; they are a ministry,” said Dr. Brandon Hardin, dean of the Winters School.

“We believe that Christmas is the celebration of the greatest hope the world has ever known: the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. These concerts are our way of sharing the good news. We aren't just performing; we are using the gift of music to share the gospel story that God is perfect, we are sinners, Christ came to rescue us, and one day He will return.”

A Carey Christmas

On Nov. 21-22, Winters School will present its annual “A Carey Christmas” at Hardy Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Come Jesus Come!”

This premiere Christmas event features the Carey Worship Choir and Orchestra, Carey Dance, Carey Guard and dancers from Jamie’s Performing Arts Studio.

There will be three performances. The first show will be Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 22, there will be performances at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now – don’t wait to make a reservation because they sell out every year!

To purchase tickets, email music@wmcarey.edu.

Keyboards at Christmas

William Carey’s “Keyboards at Christmas” concert will be Thursday, Dec. 4, at Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Winters School of Music has welcomed the community to this concert tradition for more than 25 years. It’s a unique experience because the audience is seated onstage, in a circle, surrounding four grand pianos. In the center of the circle, students, faculty members and guest artists perform an evening of duets, trios, quartets – even an octet.

The concert is free, but seating is limited. Audience members need to make reservations. To save your seat, email music@wmcarey.edu.

Questions? Call Winters School of Music at (601) 318-6175.