“What Can You Get a Wookiee for Christmas?” is possibly a serious question – for some people – while also being the title of a song to be sung at the West Towns Chorus annual Christmas Show this year. West Towns Chorus, a mens Barbershop Chorus in the DuPage area, will be presenting its traditional mix of secular Christmas songs in the first half and religious ones in the second half when it performs in a new venue this year.
Under the Direction of Carrie Marcotte of Bolingbrook, West Towns, the 2021 Illinois District Barbershop Chorus Champion, will present “Together Again at Christmas.” This newest entry is the latest in what has been a four-decade-long tradition of West Towns presenting its signature mix of traditional and new Barbershop harmonies. The script was written by member Dave Shepherd, also of Bolingbrook, with a somewhat humorous first half, followed by a more reverent second half focusing on the birth of Jesus.
Traditional favorites such as “Jingle Bells” and “Winter Wonderland” will be included in the first half, while other audience-pleasers such as “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night” will be among the tunes featured in the second half.
Around 35 men of all ages will be singing, alternating with several guest acts. These include Affinity Strings with Anny Moravec of Downers Grove, the Village Vocal Chords, a women’s chorus directed by Lynn Randall of Oswego, and the Chicago Bronze Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Andrea Handley of Evanston, plus keyboardist David Rhodes of Woodridge.
Before the show and during intermission, attendees have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win their choice of a variety of tempting gift baskets. Winners will be posted at the program’s conclusion.
Don’t miss this highlight of the holiday season! This year’s show will only be one performance, at 4 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 11, 2022.
It will be held at its new location, Yellow Box Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville, IL 60540 (on Ogden Ave., just East of Rt. 59). Tickets, on sale now, are $25 for general seating, and $30 for preferred seating (1st 3 rows). They can be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/WestTowns or by calling WTC at 630-201-5544. Groups of 10 or more can get $2 off per ticket by calling the listed phone number.