Chorale performs annual concert

Vashon Island Chorale will welcome the season with its annual concert, “Winter Wonderland,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Church.

Vashon Island Chorale will welcome the season with its annual concert, “Winter Wonderland,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Church.

Under the direction of Gary Cannon, this year’s program will include a six-movement piece by English composer John Rutter. Rutter wrote “When Icicles Hang” in 1974, using text from Shakespeare, Campion and Renaissance poets.

The second half of the program will feature secular works; performances by the Vashon Youth Chorus, under the direction of Marita Ericksen, and the opportunity for the audience to sing along with several pieces.

Tickets are sold at brownpapertickets.com, Vashon Bookshop and at the door if they are still available.