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The Millsaps Singers will ring in the holiday season with their annual Christmas concert Dec. 12 and 13. The concert, which will feature traditional Christmas carols and religious hymns, will take place in the Gertrude C. Ford Academic Complex recital hall.

Rousing renditions of familiar carols such as Deck the Halls, I Saw Three Ships, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Beautiful Savior and Angels We Have Heard on High are staples of the program. Religious hymns will also be presented, including Hodie, Christus Natus Est by Healey Willan and two versions of the classic Ave Maria.

The Mississippi Girlchoir will perform with the Millsaps Singers, and accompaniment for the concert includes a handbell ensemble, a celeste and conga drums in addition to the traditional organ and piano. Readings on peace, joy, humility and hope interspersed throughout the program will provide a change of pace and encourage reflection on the true meaning of the season.

"The setting for this year's concert will be entirely different from what our audiences have seen before at our Christmas concerts," said Dr. Timothy Coker, director of the Millsaps Singers and chair of the department of performing arts. "A dazzling mural and special lighting have been created to add to the festive spirit of the performance."

The concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on both days, and is free and open to the public. For more information, call (601) 974-1422.