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McKeesport Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Christmas concert at 7:30 tonight.
The concert features solo performances by Emmy Award-winning composer and pianist Jace Vek and soprano Carol Burgman.
Vek will perform four of his own original compositions, while Burgman, a music teacher at Churchill's Pace School, will sing "O Holy Night" and "Coventry Carol."
Other works to be performed include Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," "The Skater's Waltz" and Leroy Anderson's "A Christmas Festival."
The audience will be invited to participate in a carol sing during the concert and a reception with refreshments will be held afterward.
The concert will be held tonight in the auditorium of McKeesport Area High School, 1960 Eden Park Blvd. near Renziehausen Park. Call (412) 664-2854 or visit the symphony's website.
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