BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The warmth and spirit of the season will fill the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall when the LMC Visual & Performing Arts Department presents its annual Holiday Collage concert at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, December 3.

The College’s complete lineup of instrumental and vocal ensembles will come together in song, accompanied by dramatic readings during this festive celebration.

The evening features performances by the LMC Concert Choir, LMC Vocal Chamber, and Vox LMC directed by Rebecca Derbas-Selvidge, the LMC Jazz Band directed by Danny Lopez, and holiday readings from theatre students under the instruction of Shalico Sain.

Among the many planned musical pieces are “Joy to the World,” “Christmas Memories,” the much-loved Vince Guaraldi Trio standard “Christmas Time is Here” written for “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells,” “It’s the Holiday Season,” “Take 6 Christmas,” the Hanukkah song “S'Vivon,” and “Jingle Bells.”

"This concert has become a favorite tradition for us. It's a chance for our students and community members to share the joy of the season through music and seasonal readings,” stated Dr. Robert Lunn, Department Chair of Visual & Performing Arts.

Tickets are $5 and available here. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. Proceeds support the LMC Visual & Performing Arts Department.

For more information about the LMC Visual & Performing Arts Department and performances, visit their website, email [email protected], or call 269-927-8876.