The holidays are in full swing, and Northern Virginia is alive with music. From classic carols to jazzy renditions of traditional favorites, local choirs, orchestras, and ensembles are offering a soundtrack for the season. Check out these upcoming holiday concerts — they’re sure to get you in the spirit of the season.
December 6, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Reston Community Orchestra’s Winter Delights
Plan to attend this family-friendly concert featuring winter classics, sing-alongs and seasonal favorites. Epiphany Episcopal Church: 3301 Hidden Meadow Dr., Herndon; $6.89 to $28.29
December 6, 7 p.m.
Reston Chorale’s The Wonder of the Season
Join the chorus for a performance of traditional and modern holiday music. Reston Community Center: 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston; $25 to $30
December 6 & 7, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Alexandria Singers’ Unwrapped: Holiday Pops
Guests will enjoy a lively variety show of holiday tunes, blending humor, sparkle, and sentimental classics. Bonus: there’s a second opportunity to enjoy this festive variety show with a live-stream option. George Washington Masonic National Memorial: 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria; $20 to $35
December 8, 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Concerts at Christ Church’s Celtic Music for Christmas
The Baltimore-based ensemble of Gut, Wind, and Wire presents a holiday program of Celtic and English early music. Christ Church Alexandria: 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria; free
December 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A Very Merry ALX Jazz Fest
Make plans for an evening of jazz, art and festive performances, including the ever-popular A Charlie Brown Christmas by the Eric Byrd Trio. George Washington Masonic National Memorial: 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria; free
December 13, 4 p.m.
Northern Virginia Chorale’s Holiday Concert
This performance features Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noël and other seasonal choral favorites. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church: 5800 Backlick Rd., Springfield; $20 to $25 for adults, $10 for students, free for 12 and under
December 13, 7:30 p.m.
Manassas Chorale’s Merry & Bright
Merry & Bright fills the season with uplifting choral favorites and timeless holiday classics performed by one of the region’s most beloved community choirs. It’s a festive, feel-good evening. Hylton Performing Arts Center: 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas; starting at $23
Feature image of Manassas Chorale courtesy Tamara Halstead
