Location: Coupeville High School

Celebrate the season with the professional musicians of Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra and music director, Anna Edwards, at the annual A Very Merry Whidbey Christmas. This treasured holiday tradition, held on Saturday, December 7 at 2pm in the Coupeville High School Commons, will feature a program of traditional carols, timeless holiday classics and many, many surprises. 

Featuring an eclectic mix, everything from Vivaldi to Disney with lots of audience participation, the works on the program include Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s “Christmas Overture”, music from Disney’s Frozen, A Charlie Brown Christmas plus sing-along opportunities from Handel’s Messiah, including “Hallelujah Chorus”.

Joining the orchestra will be special guest Tekla Cunningham, baroque violinist and founder of the popular Whidbey Island Music Festival, performing the “Winter” sections from Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.  Also performing is vocalist Deirdre Fairfax with longtime music collaborator, Kevin Johnson, adding a contemporary take on beloved Christmas tunes.  Students from local school instrumental programs will also be joining the orchestra as part of SaratogaOrchestra’s Talent Development Program. 

In the spirit of giving, A Toys for Tots donation box will be on site during the concert for attendees to bring a new and unwrapped toy. Toys for Tots, a 76-year national charitable Program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to children in need during each Christmas holiday season and beyond.

This concert is graciously sponsored by Coupeville Festival Association, Front Street Realty/Janet Burchfield and Hearing Health Services/Dr. Kristine Jarrell.  

Tickets are $30 Adult, $25 Seniors/Military and free for students 17 and under. Local ticket outlets include bayleaf – Coupeville, Click Music – Oak Harbor, Moonraker Books – Langley and Biercuterie – Freeland. 

Online tickets and more information may be found at sowhidbey.com