The Choral Arts Society’s George and Ashley Wilson Throw Kickoff Reception In Preparation for Holiday Gala December 17th

On Monday December 17th, The Choral Arts Society of Washington’s George and Ashley Wilson will chair the 32nd Annual Holiday Concert & Gala, “In the Moon of Wintertime” at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

In preparation for this event, and on behalf of the Choral Arts Society of Washington, the Wilson’s held a cocktail reception on Friday, September 21st, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at their home in Alexandria, Va.

“Choral Arts is delighted to welcome George and Ashley as co-chairs of this year’s gala,” said Debra Kraft, Choral Arts Executive Director. “We are also thrilled to partner with the Embassy of Canada for the first time in the Gala’s 32 year history.”

Kraft also acknowledged Canadian Minister Congressional, Public and Intergovernmental Relations Deanna Horton, who attended and represented Ambassador Gary Doer, Choral Arts Gala honorary patron. Kraft also took this time to introduce Scott Tucker as the Choral Arts’ new Artistic Director, and he joined fellow singers and Board member Anne Keiser, Julie Huang, Laura Kim, and Lenny Rubin in a performance of two madrigals by Thomas Morley, entitled “April is in my Mistress’ Face” and “Sing We and Chant It.”

Below are pictures from the event.

The Annual Holiday Gala is the Choral Arts Society’s principal fundraising and social event of the year. The 2011 Benefit raised more than $600,000 to help support Choral Arts’ annual season of concerts as well as its educational and community programs.

Gala tickets range from $675 to $1,000 per person and tables of 10 are available. Seating at the 32nd Annual Holiday Concert and Gala is limited. For more information, visit the gala webpage.