The acclaimed Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Music Department will hold
its Winter Choral Concert on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7 PM. This year’s concert will showcase the exceptional talents of more than 120 student vocalists under the direction of David Macbeth, Erica Dickson, and Talia Sheehan.

The performance will feature four of the school’s distinguished ensembles—the 9/10 Choir, 11/12 Choir, Treble Choir, and Touring Choir—in a diverse program that highlights both contemporary and classical choral repertoire. Featured composers include Eric Whitacre, Elaine Hagenberg, John Rutter, and Ola Gjeilo, offering audiences a rich and varied musical experience.

A highlight of the evening will be the Charter Arts Touring Choir’s presentation of an excerpt from Handel’s "Messiah", offering audiences a preview of the larger community performance they will present with the Concord Chamber Singers later this month.

The concert will conclude with all ensembles uniting on stage to perform “Laudate” by Christopher Alexander, a vibrant and festive work set in Latin that promises to deliver a powerful finale.

Tickets are $8-$14. Information at CharterArts.org

ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS MUSIC DEPARTMENT::

The Charter Arts Music Department offers a rigorous music education taught by award-winning and accomplished faculty that develops students into well-rounded and professional musicians and vocalists.

The instrumental music curriculum includes classes in classical, jazz, and contemporary music styles while performing in large ensembles that include Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Latin Music Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble as well as small ensembles that include strings, guitar and percussion. Students enjoy individual and small setting technique classes with a music faculty member who specializes in their instrument. These specialists include bass (electric and upright), brass, guitar, percussion, piano, strings, and woodwinds.

The vocal music curriculum includes tracks in classical art song, musical theatre, and pop/contemporary that allow students to focus and hone their skills with one-on-one instruction by professional voice specialists. In addition, the Singer/Songwriter track includes Songwriting, Music Production and Contemporary Music Performance Practices.