Concert at St. Charles Church in Boardman celebrates Christmas in January

Concert at St. Charles Church in Boardman celebrates Christmas in January

By DENISE DICK

denise_dick@vindy.com

BOARDMAN

Sun streamed through the stained-glass windows of St. Charles Church sanctuary as music filled the room.

Sunday’s Christmas concert, conducted traditionally in early January at the church, included holiday standards such as “Silent Night” and “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” as well as more contemporary pieces such as “Mary Did You Know?”

Jacek Sobieski, church music director, said the church performs the concert after Christmas because people’s schedules are so busy before the holiday.

Sobieski estimated that 100 people are involved in the church’s various musical groups from the St. Charles Chorale, to the handbell choir, Lifeteen Music Ensemble, youth orchestra, children’s choir and contemporary choir.

“It’s a big music program,” he said.

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