Sunday, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W. $20-$35 Fox Valley Philharmonic Orchestra: Joseph Martin’s Christmas cantata “Tapestry of Light” and a carol singalong highlight a free holiday choral concert. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park $20, $15 for seniors and students 70, Windy City Performing Arts: Familiar carols and holiday songs make up the chorus’ salute to the season. Saturday, First United Methodist Church of Oak Park, 324 N. Batavia Ave., Batavia $17, $15 for students and seniors 70, Michael Teolis Singers: The chorus’ annual holiday concert offers new takes on seasonal favorites and John Gardner’s “Cantata for Christmas.” 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Saturday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. Smith explores Latin American and Caribbean Christmas music. $10, $5 for students * Acappellago: The chorus under Dennis R. Saturday, Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Snacks will be served between the two concerts, the first of which will benefit Ray School in Hyde Park. * Chicago Men’s A Cappella: The choir’s 11th annual Christmas program, led by Bruce Tammen, combines singing and skits. $35, $30 for seniors, $10 for students 63, Chicago Philharmonic: The orchestra’s “Side by Side” series continues with a rehearsal and free concert of seasonal works for Christmas and Hanukkah. Saturday, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Sunday, Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St.

Charles Singers: Music director Jeffrey Hunt leads the professional chamber choir in its traditional “Candlelight Carols” concerts. Campbell St., Arlington Heights $35, $25 for seniors and students 84, * St. Monday, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Friday, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston $35, $25 for seniors, $10 for children ww w.

Lakeside Singers: The professional chamber chorus offers a tasting menu of holiday music, ranging from early music and familiar carols to pop. Concerts are listed in chronological order, and those that look especially promising are marked with an asterisk.

The following is a selective guide to local holiday classical music presentations throughout December. In the days and weeks ahead, churches and concert halls across the Chicago area will resound with musical comfort and joy, as choruses and instrumental ensembles celebrate the season in song.

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