Concerts

Friday, December 5, 2008

CONCERTS

Prices listed where available

Opera

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OPERA Friday at 7 and Saturday at 2 and 4. The group performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors." Toys collected for Toys for Tots. George Washington University, Betts Theatre, 800 21st St. NW. 202-994-6245 or http://www.gwu.edu/music. Free.

VIRGINIA OPERA Friday at 8 and Saturday at 2. The group performs Donizetti's "The Elixir of Love." George Mason University, Center for the Arts, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 888-945-2468 or http://www.tickets.com. Friday, $44-$86; Saturday, $48-$98.

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY OPERA WORKSHOP Friday at 8 and Saturday at 2 and 7. The group performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors." St. George's United Methodist Church, 4910 Ox Rd., Fairfax. 703-385-4550, 703-993-8888 or http://www.stgumc.org. $20, $10 for students and children.

BEL CANTANTI OPERA COMPANY Saturday at 7:30, through Dec. 13. The group performs Verdi's "La Traviata." Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. 301-266-7546 or http://www.belcantanti.com. $35, $25 students.

ANNAPOLIS OPERA Sunday at 3. The group performs "Bel Canto by Candlelight." First Presbyterian Church, 165 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. 410-280-5640, 410-267-8135 or http://www.annapolisopera.org. $30, $25 for students.

BEL CANTANTI OPERA COMPANY Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30. The group performs Verdi's "La Traviata." Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Ct. NW. 301-266-7546 or http://www.belcantanti.com. $35, $25 students.

Orchestras

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday at 1:30. Itzhak Perlman performs J. S. Bach's Violin Concerto and will also conduct the orchestra in selections by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Kennedy Center, Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600, 800-444-1324 or http://www.kennedy-center.org. $20-$80.

UM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday at 8. Guest artist Douglas Fitch partners with the orchestra to present a puppet, movement and video show to the music to Stravinsky's "Petrushka." Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787 or http://www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. $25.

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday at 8. Marin Alsop conducts the BSO and the Morgan State University Choir in "Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah." Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 or http://www.strathmore.org. $25-$80.

PRINCE WILLIAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday at 8. "A Baroque Holiday" with music by Bach, Handel and Corelli. Grace E. Metz Middle School, 9950 Wellington Rd., Manassas. 703-659-0103 or http://www.pwso.org. $20,$15 seniors, free for students age 21 and younger.

THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNANDALE BRASS ORCHESTRA Sunday at 4. The orchestra and the Christopher Johnston Jazz Trio perform holiday favorites with a singalong. Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Tpk., Annandale. 703-569-0973. $10, $7 seniors and teens, children free.

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA POPS Thursday at 7. Marvin Hamlisch conducts the NSO Pops in its holiday concert. Kennedy Center, Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600, 800-444-1324 or http://www.kennedy-center.org. $20-$85.

UM WIND ORCHESTRA Thursday at 8. The group performs works by Saint-Saens and Schwantner. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787 or http://www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. Free.

Chamber Groups

FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB Friday at noon. A chamber group from the club performs selections by Schubert and Beethoven. Sumner School Museum, 1201 17th St. NW. 202-333-2075. Free.

ROCKVILLE SWING BAND Friday at 6:30. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1453. Included in the price of admission: $20 per car.

JUILLIARD STRING QUARTET Friday at 7:30. The group performs works by Mendelssohn, Dutilleux and Ravel. Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600, 800-444-1324 or http://www.kennedy-center.org. $50.

AUDUBON STRING QUARTET Friday at 7:30. Presented by the Washington Conservatory of Music, the group performs with soprano Aime Sposato. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Cir., Bethesda. 301-320-2770 or http://www.washingtonconservatory.org. Pay what you can.

CONCERT OF ENGLISH HANDBELLS Saturday at 3. Children and adult hand bell choirs from St. Matthew's United Methodist Church in Annandale. Historical Society of Washington, 801 K St. NW. 202-549-8838; 703-978-3500, Ext. 32; 202-383-1850; or http://www.historydc.org. Free.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND Saturday at 3 and 7:30 and Sunday at 3. Concert band and Singing Sergeants with an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. DAR Constitution Hall, 18th and C streets NW. 202-767-5658, 202-628-4780 or http://www.usafband.af.mil. Free.

FLUTES ON THE BRINK Saturday at 6:30. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1453. Included in the price of admission: $20 per car.

SUZUKI FLUTE ENSEMBLE Saturday at 7. Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington. 301-587-0144. Free.

PEABODY WIND ENSEMBLE Saturday at 7:30. The group will perform selections by Sousa, Aaron Copland and Joseph Schwantner. Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Institute, 1 E. Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. 410-659-8100. $15, $10 seniors.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH'S PHILHARMONIA Saturday at 7:30. The group and soprano Millicent Scarlett will perform opera pieces by Mozart, Puccini, Bellini, Verdi, Mascagni and Catalani. St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Rd., Rockville. 301-657-3694 or http://www.nihphil.org. Free.

SPIRES AT CHRISTMAS Saturday at 8. The brass band performs traditional Christmas music featuring soloist Leigh Ann Hinton. Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. 301-662-8320. $12, $10 seniors and students.

HONORS CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Sunday at 2. University of Maryland School of Music showcases faculty-selected ensembles. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787 or http://www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. Free.

LYRIC BRASS QUINTET Sunday at 3. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia. 410-992-0145 or http://www.sundaysatthree.org. $15, children younger than 18 free with paying adult.

COTA RECORDER CONCERT Sunday at 6:30. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1453. Included in price of admission: $20 per car.

CHAPEL RINGERS Sunday at 7. Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington. 301-587-0144. Free.

PEABODY PERCUSSION GROUP Sunday at 7:30. Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Institute, 1 E. Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. 410-659-8100. Free.

"MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS" Monday at 6. Tuba, sousaphone and euphonium players perform Christmas music. Bring your instrument to play at the rehearsal at 3. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or http://www.kennedy-center.org. Free.

SIX TO SWING Monday at 6:30. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1453. Included in price of admission: $15 per car.

SALVATION ARMY NATIONAL CAPITAL BAND Monday at 7. Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington. 301-587-0144. Free.

YOUNG CONCERT ARTIST COMPOSER CONCERT Monday at 7:30. Chamber groups and soloists perform works by Mason Bates, Benjamin C.S. Boyle, Andrew Norman, Daniel Kellogg and Kevin Puts. Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600, 800-444-1324 or http://www.kennedy-center.org. $30.

UM PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Monday at 8. Music director Lee Hinkle leads the group in works by Eun Hye Park and others. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787 or http://www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. Free.

CARILLON Tuesday at 6:30. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1453. Included in price of admission: $15 per car.

MARCOLIVIA Tuesday at 7. The string duo performs. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-228-5990.

NATIONAL CHAMBER PLAYERS CONCERT Tuesday at 7:30. The group will perform an evening of Bach. Episcopal High School, 1200 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. 703-933-4135. Free.

GUARNERI STRING QUARTET OPEN REHEARSAL Wednesday at 5. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787 or http://www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. Free.

SPENCERVILLE RINGERS AND WIND ENSEMBLE Wednesday at 6:30. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1453. Included in price of admission: $15 per car.

"MUSICALITEA!" Thursday at 11. Students and faculty artists at the Levine School of Music perform. Complimentary tea and sweets are provided. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 or http://www.strathmore.org. Free, reservations required.

FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB Thursday 12 to 1. Members of the club will perform works by Hoffmeister, Mendelssohn and Barrios. Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington. 703-333-2075 or http://www.fmmc.org. Free.

THE SECOND STORY DUO Thursday at 6:30. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1400. Included in price of admission: $15 per car.

PEABODY RENAISSANCE ENSEMBLE Thursday at 7:30, through Dec. 12. Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Institute, 1 E. Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. 410-659-8100. $15, $10 for seniors.

Recitals

HARPIST ROBIN ROYS Friday at 7:30. Spencerville Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 16325 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. 301-384-2920. Free will offering.

PIANIST DARYL DAVIS Saturday at 8. Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center, 36447 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. 540-338-7973 or http://www.franklinparkartscenter.org. $15, $12 for students and seniors.

ORGANIST BOB LACHIN Sunday at 3. Spring Grove Hospital Center, 55 Wade Ave., Catonsville, Md. 410-987-1334. Free.

PIANIST WONNY SONG Sunday at 7:30. Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. 301-348-3872 or http://www.jccgw.org. $50, $47.50 seniors and students.

Choral Groups

JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL MADRIGALS Friday at 7. Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-6360. Free.

EIGHTEENTH STREET SINGERS Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 7:30. An evening of classical and modern choral music and carols, including a rarely heard performance of Frank Martin's austere and beautiful Mass for Double Choir. First Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Fourth St. NW. 612-280-4839 or http://www.18thstreetsingers.com. $5 advance, $10 at door.

ALEXANDRIA HARMONIZERS' HOLIDAY DINNER THEATER Friday at 7:30, Saturday at 12:30 and 6. A cappella music and holiday meal. First Baptist Church, 2932 King St., Alexandria. 703-910-4600 or http://www.harmonizers.org. $25, $12 children ages 6 to 12, younger than 6 free.

TOWNE SQUARE SINGERS Friday and Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2. Favorite carols, contemporary classics. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon. 703-787-7300 or http://www.herndon-va.gov. $12.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY CHORUS AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday at 7:30. Program includes the premiere of Resonet in laudibus by Ryan Keebaugh, doctoral student in music composition, along with music of Giovanni Gabrieli, Daniel Pinkham, Hector Berlioz, Georg Frideric Handel and Morten Lauridsen. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-526-8300 or http://www.nationalshrine.com. Free, donations accepted.

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL Friday at 7:30 and Sunday at 4. Michael McCarthy conducts the Washington National Cathedral Choir of men and youth and a baroque orchestra, with guest soloists Rufus Muller, Nathan Berg, Yvette Smith and Susan Lewis. Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. 202-537-2228 or http://www.music.cathedral.org. $20-$80.

BALTIMORE SYMPHONIC CHORALE Friday at 7:30. The group and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs Handel's "Messiah." Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.

HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" Friday at 7:30 and Sunday at 3. With choir and chamber orchestra accompaniment. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church St., Prince Frederick. 410-535-2897. $20, $15 for students and seniors.

THE NOVA COMMUNITY CHORUS Friday at 8. The group presents a holiday concert with the Alexandria Band. Northern Virginia Community College, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. 703-845-6252. Donations accepted.

WEINBERG WINTERFEST Saturday at 2. Holiday singalong with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-600-2828 or http://www.weinbergcenter.org. Free.

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Saturday at 5. A selection of traditional and contemporary Christmas choral works. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bethesda, 8011 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. 301-652-5160 or http://www.heartmindsoul.com. Free.

PIEDMONT SINGERS Saturday at 5 and Sunday at 3. The group performs Handel's "Messiah." Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 105 Washington St., Middleburg. 540-687-6297.

THE METROPOLITAN CHORUS Saturday at 5. The chorus performs Handel's "Messiah." First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 601 N. Vermont St., Arlington. 703-933-2500, 703-527-4766 or http://www.metchorus.org. Donations and non-perishable food accepted.

HANDEL'S CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF BALTIMORE Saturday at 6. A performance of classical, multicultural and contemporary music and folk songs. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600. Free.

RESTON CHORALE Saturday at 6 and 8. Holiday concert features familiar classics to jazz, including works by Benjamin Britten, John Rutter and Felix Mendelssohn. Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston. 703-476-1111 or http://www.restonchorale.org. $20, $15 seniors and youth.

COLUMBIA BAPTIST CHURCH Saturday and Sunday at 6. The Wonder of Christmas program includes soloists, narration and classic Christmas carols. Columbia Baptist Church, 103 W. Columbia St., Falls Church. 703-534-5700 or http://www.columbiabaptist.org. Free.

CAPITOL HILL CHORALE Saturday at 7, Sunday at 4. The program "Strangers in a Strange Land" centers on Arvo Part's Berliner Messe, a 20th-century piece that sheds new light on the "ordinary" mass. The concert also features works by di Lasso, Renbourne and Bouzignac, as well as seasonal favorites. Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St. NE. 202-547-1444 or http://www.capitolhillchorale.org. $20-$25, children younger than 12 free.

VIENNA CHORAL SOCIETY Saturday at 7:30. "Angel Tidings" features works of and arrangements by Eric Barnum, Peter Cornelius, Stephen Hatfield, Daniel Kantor, Felix Mendelssohn, Francis Poulenc, John Rutter and Peter Warlock. Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Rd. SW, Vienna. 703-876-1684 or http://www.viennachoralsociety.org. $18, $14 seniors.

LOUDOUN CHORALE Saturday at 7:30. Performs "Gloria" and other carols. St. David's Episcopal Church, 43600 Russell Branch Pkwy., Ashburn. 703-722-4055 or http://www.loudounchorale.org. $10, $8 seniors, youth $5, children younger than 12 free.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S CHOIR Saturday at 7:30. Part I of the "Messiah" to benefit Mount Carmel Shelter. Goodwill offering collected for homeless. St. Bartholomew's Church, 6900 River Rd., Bethesda. 301-229-7933 or http://www.stbartholomew.org. Free.

CONVIVIUM Saturday at 7:30. The a cappella vocal ensemble performs a Christmas concert. Convergence, a Creative Community of Faith, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. 703-855-8740. Suggested donation, $15.

DC LABOR CHORUS Saturday at 7:30. The group will sing songs from Broadway, South Africa and its new album. National Labor College, 10000 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. 301-431-5408. Free.

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC Saturday at 8, Sunday at 3. Stan Engebretson conducts the National Philharmonic in Handel's "Messiah." Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100. $29-$79, ages 7 to 17 free.

THE MARYLAND CHORUS Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 3. Seasonal works from many traditions and languages. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787 or http://www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. $25, $7 students.

WOODBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR Saturday at 8. The group performs its Christmas concert. Our Lady of Angels, Parish Hall, 13754 Marys Way, Woodbridge. 703-680-0198 or http://www.woodbridgecommunitychoir.org. Free.

COLLEGE OF NOTRE DAME CONCERT CHOIR Sunday at 2. Vivaldi's "Gloria," works by John Rutter, Benjamin Britten, Edward Elgar and a selection of Christmas carols. College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Marikle Chapel, 4701 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-532-5386 or http://www.ndm.edu. Free.

ROCKVILLE SINGERS Sunday at 2:15. Join the 25-member group in chorals. Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville. 240-314-8690. Free, donations accepted.

MESSIAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FESTIVAL CHORUS Sunday at 3. The chorus, orchestra and soloists perform Handel's "Messiah." Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield. http://www.messiahumc.org. Free.

PEABODY CHILDREN'S CHORUS Sunday at 3. The group will perform "Cantate Domino: Songs to Celebrate the Season." Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Institute, 1 E. Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. 410-659-8100. Free, reservations required.

THE ALEXANDRIA SINGERS Sunday at 3. The group performs songs in "A Mall and the Night Visitors." Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd, Alexandria. 703-751-7606.

VIENNA CHORAL SOCIETY Sunday at 3:30. Holiday music and caroling for the whole family. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton. 703-876-1684 or http://www.viennachoralsociety.org. $18, $14 seniors, school-age children free.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SINGALONG Sunday at 4. Marine Capt. Michelle Rakers and Lt. Col. Michael Colburn direct a choir of more than 400 members. Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-255-1868, 877-965-3872 or http://www.wolftrap.org. Free.

BACH'S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO Sunday at 4. Choir, soloists and orchestra perform the first cantata. Directed by T. Herbert Dimmock. Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-752-7179. Free.

NEW DOMINION CHORALE AND ORCHESTRA Sunday at 4. Saint-Saens's "Christmas Oratorio," Vaughan-Williams's "Fantasia on Christmas Carols," Charpentier's "Messe de Minuit pour Noel," French noels and singalong carols. Northern Virginia Community College, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. 703-442-9404 or http://www.newdominion.org. $25, $20 seniors, $5 students.

LOUDOUN CHORALE Sunday at 4. Performs "Gloria" and other carols. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg. 703-722-4055 or http://www.loudounchorale.org. $10, seniors $8, youth $5, children younger than 12 free.

WASHINGTON WOMEN'S CHORUS Sunday at 4. Songs and stories of Christmas, narrated by Cokie Roberts with vocal and hand bell accompaniment by Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart students. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-244-7367 or http://www.washingtonwomenschorus.org. $20, $18 seniors and students.

CHEVY CHASE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHOIR Sunday at 4. Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Cir. NW. 202-363-2202. Free.

FORT WASHINGTON COMMUNITY CHORUS Sunday at 4. The chorus performs Handel's "Messiah" and collects nonperishable food items for the Oxon Hill Food Pantry. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5203 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills. 301-248-4290. Free.

MESSIAH SINGALONG Sunday at 4. Sing Handel's "Messiah" with accompaniment by the CHANDOS Orchestra. Arrive early. Fairlington United Methodist Church, 3900 King St., Alexandria. 703-671-4057 or http://www.fairlingtonumc.org. Free, $8 for a "Messiah" score.

ANNAPOLIS YOUTH CHORUS Sunday at 4. St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. 410-263-1906 or http://www.stannes-annapolis.org. $15.

METROPOLITAN A.M.E. CHURCH CATHEDRAL CHOIR Sunday at 5. Lester S. Green Jr. conducts the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra in Handel's "Messiah." Featuring soprano Michele Gutrick, mezzo soprano Adrienne Webster, tenor Keith Craig and baritone Vincent Stringer. Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, 1518 M St. NW. 202-331-1426. Free.

THE ORATORIO CHOIR Sunday at 5. The choir performs a holiday concert with Choristers and the Orchestra of St. Luke Lutheran Church. St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. 301-588-4363. Free will offering.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Free sheet music. Dana Rothlisberger conducts the orchestra and choir in Handel's "Messiah," Sunday at 6. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4100 St. John's Lane, Ellicott City. 410-418-4026. Free.

THE IRISH TENORS Sunday at 7. Ciaran Nagle, P.J. Hurley and Kenneth O'Regan perform. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-280-5640 or http://www.marylandhall.org. $31-$36.

GMU CHORALE Sunday at 7. The group and the GMU Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, University Singers and Select Women's Chorale perform a winter concert. George Mason University, Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 888-945-2468 or http://www.tickets.com. $20, $15 seniors and students.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ADULT CHOIR Su nday at 7:30. The group performs Handel's "Messiah" with soloists and orchestra. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4250 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington. 703-536-6606 or http://www.stpetersmusic.org. Free, donations accepted, canned goods for food bank encouraged.

MADRIGAL LORDS AND LADIES Tuesday at 7. Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington. 301-587-0144. Free.

A ROCKAPELLA HOLIDAY Tuesday at 8. A five-man ensemble performs holiday classics. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 or http://www.strathmore.org. $21-$55.

CHILDREN'S SPANISH CHORUS Wednesday at 6:30. Part of the Ballston Holiday Celebration. Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-528-3527.

SINGING CAPITAL CHORUS Wednesday at 7. Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington. 301-587-0144. Free.

GONZAGA CHORUS AND CHAMBER CHOIR Wednesday at 7:30. Christmas songs and spirituals. Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye St. NW. 202-336-7100 or http://www.gonzaga.org. Free.

PEABODY-HOPKINS CHORUS Wednesday at 8. The group is joined by the Peabody Concert Orchestra and the Peabody Singers in selections by Handel, Bernstein and Beethoven. Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Institute, 1 E. Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. 410-659-8100. $15, $10 seniors.

WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MADRIGALS Thursday at 7. Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington. 301-587-0144. Free.

NIH CHAMBER SINGERS Thursday at 7. Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville. 240-777-0240. Free.

A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS Thursday at 7:30. The 160-voice Annapolis Chorale, the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra, the Annapolis Youth Chorus and special guests jazz singer Heather Venesile, soprano Fatinah Tilfah and tenor Andrew Owens in a musical salute to the holidays, through Dec. 12. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-280-5640, 410-263-5544 or http://www.marylandhall.org. $42.

DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS SHOW CHOIR Thursday at 7:30. Performs "Amahl and the Night Visitors" and "A Motown Christmas," through Dec. 13. Duke Ellington School of the Arts, 1698 35th St. NW. 202-337-4825, 202-282-0123 or http://www.ellingtonschool.org. $15.