BRUNSWICK

The St. Cecilia Chamber Choir, conducted by Linda Blanchard and accompanied by Sean Fleming, will present its annual Lessons and Carols Christmas concerts on Friday at 7:30 p.m., at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle, and Saturday at 4 p.m., at the Bowdoin College Chapel in Brunswick.

Featured at the concert will be “People Look East” by Francis, “Salvation is Created” by Chesnokov, “Gaude Virgo” by Josquin des Prez, “Joseph, lieber Joseph mein” by Praetorius, “Ding dong merrily on high” by Wood and more. Hermione Blanchard Fleming, age 11, of Damariscotta and Elizabeth Wallace, age 10, of Newcastle, will lead the candlelight processionals and sing “Silent Night” as a duet.

For more than 20 years, St. Cecilia Chamber Choir has been providing challenging musical opportunities and music scholarships for gifted local youth. This year, two Lincoln Academy students are members of the Choir and will sing in the Christmas concerts: Helen Newell and Maya Bailey, both of Newcastle. Since the choir’s inception, over 25 young students have sung with us, many continuing to study music in college and beyond.

Advance tickets or reservations are strongly encouraged for this popular event. Tickets are $20 for adults, free for students, and can be purchased at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop & Cafe in Damariscotta, Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, Treats in Wiscasset or online at ceciliachoir.org. For more information, visit St. Cecilia’s website or call (207) 380- 2768.