ATU Alumni, Friends Offer Christmas Concert Dec. 21

ATU Christmas Concert Poster 2025

The Arkansas Tech University Department of Music will host the 2025 ATU Alumni and Community Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21.

The performance will take place in Witherspoon Auditorium, 407 West Q Street in Russellville. Admission will be free and open to the public. Donations of any size to River Valley Food 4 Kids will be accepted by a representative at the door.

“A fabulous band of volunteer performers and raising funds for a very special cause in the Arkansas River Valley,” said Dr. Daniel A. Belongia, ATU professor of music and director of bands, when asked to describe the event. “Russellville area friends, please mark your calendar for a very fun evening of Christmas favorites. It’s going to be jolly.”

Pieces may include “The Little Drummer Boy’s Bolero” by Julie Giroux, “A Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson, “Greensleeves” by Alfred Reed, “A Very Merry Heart and Soul” by Julie Giroux, “Stille Nacht (Silent Night)” as arranged by Mannheim Steamroller, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” as arranged by Julie Giroux, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” as arranged by Jack Bullock and “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson. The possibility exists that additional holiday favorites will be performed.

Visit www.atu.edu/music to learn more about the ATU Department of Music.