Warm up with Carols & Cocoa

YOUNGSTOWN — The Dana School of Music will present two holiday musical performances in one night. Carols & Cocoa and the Holiday Concert, both directed by Dr. Hae-Jong Lee, will begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.

Carols & Cocoa will be in the ballroom and will feature seasonal favorites, culminating in a holiday sing-along. Dana students will bring cookies to share, and cocoa will be available. The Dana Chorale, University Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Flute Ensemble and Trombone Ensemble will participate.

After a brief intermission, guests are invited upstairs to the auditorium, where the main concert will feature Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” Participating vocal and instrumental ensembles include the Dana Festival Chorus, composed of the Dana Symphonic Choir and the Stambaugh Chorus, Dana Chorale, Dana Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble 1 and Brass Quintet.

The Stambaugh Chorus, directed by Dr. Hae-Jong Lee and Austintown Fitch High School Concert Choir, directed by Kay Williams, will be guest performers.

This annual event has been presented for more than 30 years. Tickets ($10; $5 for students and seniors) can be purchased in advance at the box office in Bliss Hall (on Wick Avenue), or by phone at (330) 941-3105.