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Published December 17, 2010, 07:47 AM

Basilica choir to perform cantata

The St. James Basilica Choir will perform “The Mystery and the Majesty,” a cantata by Joseph M. Martin, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the basilica. The 23-member choir will perform long-standing carols set in a modern “Lessons & Carols” arrangement by Joseph M. Martin along with original songs by the composer. Carols will include “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear,” “Joy to the World,” “The First Noel,” “Angels We Have Heard On High,” “Away In A Manger” and others. The original songs will include “Advent Proclamation” and “The Beautiful Impossible.”

The St. James Basilica Choir will perform “The Mystery and the Majesty,” a cantata by Joseph M. Martin, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the basilica.

The 23-member choir will perform long-standing carols set in a modern “Lessons & Carols” arrangement by Joseph M. Martin along with original songs by the composer. Carols will include “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear,” “Joy to the World,” “The First Noel,” “Angels We Have Heard On High,” “Away In A Manger” and others. The original songs will include “Advent Proclamation” and “The Beautiful Impossible.”

Featured artists in the cantata are Katie Andersen, Rose Marie Jasman, Thomas Sagaser and Velma Yatskis. The choir is directed by Linda Levin and accompanied by Mary Fox. Other instrumentalists are Micah Matthison, Nathan Willer, Maria Willer, Katelyn Willer and Maria Levin.

A wine and cheese reception will follow the concert in the basilica’s parish center. Admission is free.

For more information, call St. James Basilica at 252-0119.

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