A Big Band Christmas

A Big Band Christmas will be held on Sunday, December 8th at 4:00 p.m at First Covenant Church 520 Spring Street in Jamestown, NY. In the spirit of the Living Christmas Tree presentations held over the years at First Covenant Church, this event will celebrate the music and story of the Christmas season both sacred and secular.

The concert will be performed by vocalists Bill Ward, Jenna Robino, Rob Meger, and the Chautauqua Big Band Swing Orchestra under the direction of John Cross. Multi-media graphic artist Sara Johnson will visually interpret each selection in the performance. First Covenant Pastor, Liz Whitney, will narrate the program.

From "O Holy Night" to Denver and the Mile High Orchestra’s "Frosty The Bluesman", this concert will delight all family members of our community. The swing orchestra will present toe-tapping big band music featuring the solo artistry of trumpeters, Jay Hagen, Michelle Battaglia, and Brandon Caruso, Kyle Jordan on baritone saxophone, Drew Minton and Paul Mazzone on tenor saxophone, as well as Tim Przybelinski, Chris Wakefield, and Doug Schutte on trombone, Nicholas Nasibyan on piano, Lily Zappy on guitar, and Craig Ridgway on drum set.

Come celebrate the beautiful season of Christmas with us. There are no tickets to purchase or admission charge, but there will be a free will offering.

Host or Publisher Chautauqua Big Band Swing Orchestra