LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University will celebrate one of its most beloved musical traditions next month as the Symphony Orchestra and university choirs unite for “Alegría Navideña (Christmas Joy)”, a festive holiday concert at the Wharton Center.
The performance is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., with tickets available exclusively through the Wharton Center.
Reserved seating is priced at $24 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $14 for students, with an added $1.50 convenience fee for online or phone purchases.
The program brings together some of MSU’s premier vocal ensembles — Choral Union, State Singers and University Chorale — under the direction of conductors Sandra Snow and Octavio Más-Arocas. The evening highlights music that captures the spirit of the season through Spanish-language repertoire and Latin American rhythms.
Featured selections include:
- El Mesías, the Spanish-language version of Part I of Handel’s Messiah
- Navidad Nuestra by composer Ariel Ramírez
- The world premiere of Festival of Lights by Lee R. Kesselman, set to English and Hebrew texts
The concert will close with a festive audience sing-along.
“Alegría Navideña” forms part of MSU’s Showcase Series, with generous support from Barbara and Bill Given, Kevin and Amy Guskiewicz, and Ann, John and Abby Lindley. The series is underwritten by the MSU Federal Credit Union.
More details and tickets are available through the Wharton Center Box Office or at whartoncenter.com.
