The theme of The Depot Lane Singers’ 39th Annual Christmas Concert is “Do You Hear What I Hear?”

Performances are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1, at the Duanesburg Reformed Presbyterian Church, and Saturday, Dec. 2, at Schoharie High School.  Both concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are available from choir members.  Admission for adults is $7 presale and $8 at the door) for adults, and $3 for children under 12.

The title song, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” was first recorded in 1962. Also on the program will be familiar Christmas carols such as “Good Christian Men Rejoice,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” and “The First Noel.”

The celebration of the season is captured in Eric Whitacre’s “Glow,” written for the Walt Disney production of “World of Color Winter Dreams.”  The music of English composer John Rutter will be represented by the “Angel’s Carol” and “Christmas Lullaby.” Music of classical composers Felix Mendelssohn and Camille St. Saëns are also featured.  

The Depot Lane Singers are currently directed by Mitch Haverly, retired music teacher from Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School.  Mr. Haverly began his tenure with the Singers in September of 2005, and will begin his 13th year as conductor of the group.  

The chorus will be accompanied by a professional string quintet, along with assisting artists from within the chorus itself. Associate Conductor Benjamin April will be featured on piano in several selections.

The Depot Lane Singers were founded by the late Frances B. Tripp, who organized the choir in September of 1979 after her retirement from active teaching at Schoharie High School.  

The Depot Lane Singers are sponsored by the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association, and a portion of the proceeds from the concert will be given to the association.

This event is made possible in part with public funds provided by the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, administered through the Community Arts Grants Program at Greene County Council on the Arts.