Hayes School releases holiday DVD

By ASU News Service

A holiday concert performed by students in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music that first aired on UNC TV last December will be rebroadcast Dec. 24 at midnight and 10 p.m. and Dec. 25 at 1 and 7 a.m. and at 1, 7 and 10 p.m.

“Holiday Sounds from Appalachian” features performances by more than a dozen musical ensembles. It was coordinated by Steve Hopkins, a member of the music faculty.

“The show is a quality product that demonstrates the diversity of our performance programs and the skills of the UNC TV production team. We feel fortunate for the experience and have received many favorable comments from viewers across the state who watched the concert last year,” said Bill Harbinson, dean of the Hayes School of Music.

The program includes a medley by the Steely Pan Steel Band, “Dance of the Reed Pipes” and “Greensleeves” by the Flute Ensemble, selections by the Treble Choir, “O, Come all Ye Faithful” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” by the Brass Choir, “Mary Sat a Rockin’” by the Glee Club, “Sleigh Ride” by the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra and “The Christmas Song” by the Chamber Singers.

The orchestra and vocal groups combine for “Hallelujah” from Handel’s “Messiah.”

The program was originally videotaped the week of Nov. 26, 2007, in Farthing Auditorium on campus.

The production of the 2007 concert was made possible by the Hayes Endowment for Musical Excellence established by the late Mariam Cannon Hayes.

A DVD copy of the holiday program is available for purchase by contacting the Hayes School of Music at 828-262-3020.