The Holiday Gift Guide has another giveaway for you.

But first a word from yours truly…because I got to warm you up somehow.

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OOOH can you feel that crispness in the air? Are you down with the almost to below freezing temperatures? Are your kids wearing pants yet? I’m happy to say that mine FINALLY is but forget the winter coat. ‘No way!’, he shouts at the top of his lungs.

‘You’re being mean!’ he says.

Sigh..

It’s just not worth the fight. Anyway…

Winter is here! If you live in Vancouver you know what I mean. We don’t get a lot of snow or cold here so when it feels like winter, and even Christmas in our rainy city, it’s something to celebrate!

With that however comes more time spent indoors snugglin’, cooking, taking up new hobbies (I just bought a sewing machine), and listening to music. In our house the Christmas music is on every day much to my chagrin. Don’t get me wrong now. I love Christmas music. In December people!

I’d much rather get into the spirit by going out and enjoying the Christmas festivities around town. Markets that serve hot mulled wine, window shopping, tree buying..Doesn’t it just seem more special somehow?

With that in mind and I know you’re reading this to get to the goods so I won’t go on, I’ve got a pretty special giveaway. And it all about Christmas music. IN DECEMBER.

GIVEAWAY

Win Two Tickets to the Vancouver Bach Choir Christmas Concert

Christmas with the Vancouver Bach Choir

Vancouver Bach Choir (VBC) opens its 85th anniversary season with the treasured holiday concert, Christmas with the Bach Choir, December 6, 2015, 2pm at The Orpheum. Led by Music Directors Leslie Dala and Marisa Gaetanne, this singular afternoon of heartwarming classics and timeless seasonal works unites the glowing voices of the internationally renowned symphonic adult choir with Vancouver Bach Children’s Chorus, Youth Choir & Sarabande.

Experience the biggest multigenerational show of the season as Christmas with the Bach Choir brings together VBC’s accomplished vocalists with singer of Vancouver Bach Children’s Chorus.  the Piccolos – tiny choristers from Kindergarten to Grade 2, the Toccata (Grades 3 & 4), the Chorales (Grades 5 – 8), the VBC Chorus (Grades 6 – 10), and VBC’s Youth Choir & Sarabande (Grades 11 and up). . VBCC/YC Artistic Director, Marisa Gaetanne, as well as conductors Paula Kremer, and Catherine Campolin, lead the 330 enthusiastic members of VBC’s youth ensembles who perform a collection of classic sing-along Christmas carols well-known and loved by generations.

This giveaway ends on December 2nd at midnight.

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Vancouver Bach Choir presents the divine harmonies, resounding orchestrations, and sublime arias of Handel’s Messiah, December 12, 2015, 8pm at The Orpheum. Under the baton of Music Director Leslie Dala, an ensemble of celebrated Canadian soloists and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra join the choir to infuse brilliant new light and life into this magnificent gem – featuring the iconic, immortal Hallelujah chorus.
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This giveaway ends on December 10th at midnight.

Both concerts are held at the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, BC.

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Notes:

Please note that you must complete the entire entry form to qualify for this giveaway. The winner or recipient must be able to attend on the day of the concert. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and ends on Friday December 5th at midnight.

Disclaimer: I was given tickets to attend both concerts but the opinions are mine. I hope to see you there!

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To Purchase Tickets

Ticket Prices: From $29

Address: The Orpheum 601 Smithe St. Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3

Online: vancouverbachchoir.com

By phone: 604-696-4290

In person: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Administration Office (enter via the VSO School of Music – #500 – 843 Seymour Street) Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Follow the Vancouver Bach Choir on Twitter, Facebook and Youtube.

Website: vancouverbachchoir.com