Speakers & Performers
Redwood Ringers Handbell Choir
The Redwood Ringers is a handbell choir composed of community members from the San Francisco Bay Area. Hoping to bring a richer Christmas sound to her congregation, Marilyn Hansen, a seasoned ringer and former member of the San Francisco State Handbell Choir, founded the Redwood Ringers in 2008. The bell choir plays on 3.5 octaves handbells and 3 octaves handchimes.
Mountain View High School Madrigals
Led by Jill Denny, the award-winning Mountain View High School Madrigals sing a wide range of repertoire from around the world. They have performed extensively throughout the Bay Area, including “Nutcracker” performances at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts and at Filoli. Annual international tours have taken them to many countries, including performances of Renaissance music in London at St. Paul’s Cathedral and Notre Dame in Paris.
Instrumentalists and Vocalists
Join us for an evening of Christmas lullabies ranging from classic to the contemporary, featuring Christian vocalist Kristen Scott with harpist Lisa Silva and pianist Russell Hancock. Kristen has worked as a Christian artist for Blomberg Music Productions, and she is a former member of the renowned collegiate female a cappella group, Noteworthy. Her music has spanned the world across all social platforms. Kristen most recently played the role of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the Bay Area’s production of Rob Gardner’s oratorio, the Lamb of God. Come feel a spirit of peace and worship for our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Christmas Through the Eyes of Seven Nativity Artists
Explore crèche history and stories to add inspiration and joy to your Christmas season. Discover the evolution of nativity art, where faith meets creativity, as a timeless tradition around the world. Hear fascinating stories of some of the nativities, exhibitors, and artists featured in this year’s exhibit. Join us for this talk by Marguerite Gong Hancock or Lisa Madsen Pearson, veteran nativity collectors and leaders of the Christmas Crèche Exhibit.
The Miraculous Foundation Gospel Singers
The Miraculous Foundation Gospel Singers are dynamic vocalists from around the Bay Area who offer joyful and soulful songs of praise. The singers are part of the music ministry of The Miraculous Foundation which has provided spiritual leadership and teaching in Oakland, California for more than 40 years. Led by Pastor Dr. Jenee Scott, the Foundation’s faith-based activities span from musical performances to ministering to incarcerated youth, showing how God’s love and light can be in every human experience.
Gunn High School Chamber Singers
Led by William Liberatore, the Gunn High School Chamber Singers perform a variety of choral literature including Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Jazz, Gospel and music from around the world. Since 1991, the Gunn Choir has received many Unanimous Superior ratings from the California Music Educators Association. The choir has performed in many countries, including with orchestra in the Votiv Kirche in Vienna and in Italy for mass at the Vatican (more info: gunnchoir.org).