BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Singing Hoosiers will present their annual holiday concert, Chimes of Christmas, at IU Auditorium on Saturday, December 7 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Celebrating the 75th anniversary this year of the Singing Hoosiers, the performing group will be joined by special guests including the African American Chorale Ensemble, Hooshir A Cappella, and IU Wind Ensemble.

 

This concert has been a Bloomington holiday staple for over six decades. This year’s show promises to be a festive family-friendly event and will feature favorite holiday songs as well as selections from Elf and Spirited. The repertoire will also feature works composed by the Choral Department Chair at the IU Jacobs School of Music, Dominick DiOrio, and the Executive Director of IU’s African American Arts Institute, Raymond Wise.

 

“Nothing puts a stamp on the holiday season like when the Singing Hoosiers take our stage for their annual presentation of Chimes of Christmas,” said IU Auditorium Executive Director Maria Talbert. “The group is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year and so this year’s show is sure to be filled with popular holiday songs showcasing the past, present, and future of the Singing Hoosiers. We hope audiences will join us in this long-standing tradition that puts us all in the holiday spirit.”

 

The Singing Hoosiers, directed by Dr. Chris Albanese, have entertained audiences across the United States and in more than 25 countries spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Caribbean.

 

Audiences won’t want to miss out on Chimes of Christmas as the Singing Hoosiers and their guests come together to make your holidays merry and bright!

 

Community with Compassion Donation Drive

For these performances, IU Auditorium will be accepting donations at entry ways on behalf of Exodus Refugee, an organization that welcomes refugees and asylees from many countries and cultures and helps them establish new lives in Indiana. 

 

Patrons may drop off donations now through December 17 during show nights or during box office hours (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.). Marked donation bins will be located just inside our front entry doors.

 

Exodus Refugee is asking for new or clean/gently used outerwear and warm, thick socks for all ages, including the following wish list items:

 

• Heavy coats

• Hats

• Scarves

• Gloves

• Winter boots

• Socks

 

Chimes of Christmas at IU Auditorium is presented in partnership with IU Health, IU Bookstore, and the Indiana Memorial Union, Biddle Hotel, and Conference Center. IU Auditorium’s 2024–2025 season is presented by B97, Cook Medical, Curry Auto Center, The Herald Times, Upland Brewing Company, and World Arts Inc.