Choral society presents Christmas concerts
BERL TISKUS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 4 months AGO
The Mission Valley Choral Society took the stage at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sunday, Dec. 17.
Mission Valley Choral Society Director Cathy Gillhouse talks to the audience during Sunday's performance at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
A member of the Mission Valley Choral society sings during Sunday's concert. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Reporter Berl Tiskus joined the Lake County Leader team in early March 2023, and covers Ronan City Council, schools, ag and business. Berl grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and earned a degree in English education from MSU-Billings and a degree in elementary education from the University of Montana. Since moving to Polson three decades ago, she’s worked as a substitute teacher, a reporter for the Valley Journal and a secretary for Lake County Extension. Contact her at [email protected] or 406-883-4343. | December 20, 2023 11:00 PM
With more than 30 singers, the Mission Valley Choral Society made an impressive entrance onto the stage at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon.
The concert was the choir’s second event of their Christmas concert weekend, and followed Saturday’s performance at the St. Ignatius Mission.
Director Cathy Gillhouse, who took the choir's helm last summer, introduced accompanist Karla Gallatin and expressed the group’s appreciation for the pianist’s good work.
The 12 concert numbers ranged from favorite carols, such as “Silent Night,” to less-well known fare such as “Christmas Day” by Gustav Holst, and included “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas with Pine Cones and Holly Berries.”
The church was full, and audience members mentioned that the concert made it feel like Christmas was on its way.
Mission Valley Choral Society Director Cathy Gillhouse talks to the audience during Sunday's performance at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
A member of the Mission Valley Choral society sings during Sunday's concert. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)ARTICLES BY BERL TISKUS
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