Nov 3, 2025–Symphony of the Hills will present its popular holiday concert “A Time to Rejoice: Handel’s Messiah” on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Cailloux Theater in Kerrville. The concert begins at 7:00 pm with a pre-concert wine reception for ticket holders beginning at 6:00 pm.
“Handel’s Messiah is the most widely performed work around the world that celebrates the joyful relationship with our wonderful counselor through voices and instruments,” said Dr. Gene Dowdy, Conductor & Artistic Director. “The annual sing-along is a joyful expression of the Hill Country’s outstanding vocal talents. Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride will send everyone forward in joy as they prepare for the holiday.”
PROGRAM:
Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Arr. Holcombe – American Christmas Folk Suite
– Rise Up Shepherd and Follow
-Brightest and the Best
– Go Tell It on the Mountain
Vaughan-Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves
Wizards in Winter (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)
White Christmas
S. Prokofiev – Overture on Hebrew Themes
Sing Along of Christmas carols
Handel – Messiah
-Selected movements
Haley Dove Montoya, soprano, Virginia Dupuy, alto, Seth Lafler, tenor, Christopher Besch, bass
Hill Country Chorale with Claire Rabson, artistic director/conductor, Susan Matteson, accompanist
Seats for this concert always sell out, and can be reserved directly online at caillouxperformingarts.com or by calling or visiting the Cailloux Theater Box Office, 910 Main, Kerrville, (830) 896-9393. Complete concert information at www.symphonyofthehills.org.
Upcoming concerts for the Symphony of the Hills’ 25th Anniversary Season–A Time To Celebrate:
Jan 3, 2026–A Time to Dance: All That Jazz
Feb 26, 2026–A Time to Dazzle: Tatiana Dorokhova
Apr 30, 2026–A Time to Soar: The Planets
The Symphony of the Hills provides live performance of symphonic music in the Texas Hill Country, with special attention to fostering music appreciation among area youth. The nonprofit organization is funded through season ticket sales, corporate and individual donations, grants and other assistance, and program advertising.
