The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents Voci Community Choir’s On This Shining Night

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents
 
Voci Community Choir’s
On This Shining Night
 
Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7 PM
Saturday, December 13 at 7 PM
Hood River Valley Christian Church
975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River
 
 Sunday, December 14 at 2 PM
The Dalles Civic Auditorium
323 E. 4th St., The Dalles

The Voci Community Choir, a Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association vocal ensemble, is delighted to announce their upcoming winter concert, On This Shining Night. This luminous and heartfelt program explores the beauty, warmth, and hope found in light during the darkest months of the year. Audiences will be treated to an evening of radiant harmonies, stirring contemporary works, and cherished seasonal favorites that celebrate the power of illumination—both literal and metaphorical.
Under the artistic direction of Dan Kenealy, Voci has become known for expressive performances and thoughtful, diverse programming. On This Shining Night draws its inspiration from Morten Lauridsen’s beloved setting of the James Agee poem, a centerpiece of the program that reflects on compassion, wonder, and the quiet brilliance present in ordinary moments. The concert invites listeners on a reflective journey shaped by serenity, warmth, and shared human experience.

The program will include:

Sure on This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen — the emotional and thematic heart of the concert


Glow by Eric Whitacre — a shimmering contemporary favorite composed for the World of Color Honor Choir


A cappella and accompanied works exploring themes of light, peace, and winter reflection


Contemporary selections composed and/or arranged by local composers Duncan Krummel and Linda Taylor


Audience singalong opportunities, continuing Voci’s cherished community tradition


In addition to its central works, On This Shining Night showcases music that captures the many facets of winter: the stillness of quiet evenings, the glow of shared celebration, and the guiding light we offer one another. From tender, introspective pieces to those filled with warmth and wonder, the program reflects both the softness and brilliance of the season.

Director Kenealy notes, “This concert shines from within. Each piece offers its own perspective on light, and together they create an atmosphere of warmth and connection. In a time of year when we often seek comfort and community, this program is an invitation to pause, reflect, and experience beauty together.”
Audiences of all ages are invited to join Voci for an unforgettable evening of choral artistry, seasonal glow, and communal joy.

Tickets for On This Shining Night can be purchased at gorgeorchestra.org or at the venue on the day of the performance. Advance purchases are recommended. CGOA offers $5 tickets for SNAP and QUEST cardholders and free admission for children and students with ID. Regular ticket prices are $25, and $20 for CGOA members.
For more information about Voci, this concert, and other upcoming CGOA performances, please visit gorgeorchestra.org.