Cheri Emahiser
“Folk music? Why, daddy, I don’t know no other kind of music but folk music. I ain’t never heard a horse sing a song.”—Louis Armstrong
Wherever people gather, music finds its way in. Weddings, graduations, stadiums, military parades, romantic dinners, funerals, or a mother rocking her baby—music is there, quietly stitching us together. It’s a universal language, instantly understood and universally loved. When people share music, they often discover common ground they didn’t know they had.
Harmony in the Room
Each Sunday, when the SaddleBrooke Singers gather, something special happens. Harmony, rhythm, breath, and pulse fill the room. Singing together lifts us—sometimes into joy, sometimes into peace—and reminds us how magical it is when individual voices merge into one sound. Our rehearsals are more than practice; they’re nourishment.
Bringing Holiday Magic to SaddleBrooke
We’ve officially begun rehearsals for our annual Christmas concert, and the excitement is already building. Blending our voices into timeless holiday melodies reminds us why we come together: to bring warmth, joy, and a sense of home to SaddleBrooke during the holiday season.
This year’s SaddleBrooke Singers Christmas Concert will take place Sunday afternoon, Dec. 6, at DVPAC.
One of the highlights on our rehearsal list is “Gettin’ in the Mood (for Christmas),” featuring holiday lyrics by rockabilly legend Brian Setzer and songwriter Mike Himelstein. Trust us, you’ll want to hear the Singers rock this one.
“It’s Christmas and I’m really gettin’ in the mood In the mood, sleigh bells are ringing In the groove, yeah, the party’s swinging In the mood, ’cause Santa’s bringing boogie woogie rootin’ for a merry Christmas”
Completing the Circle
In the coming weeks, we’ll be polishing festive arrangements we can’t wait to share with you. For us, rehearsals are where the holiday spirit begins—but the circle isn’t complete until the audience arrives.
A choir can sing in an empty room, but it takes listeners to bring the music fully to life. Your presence transforms our performance into a shared celebration of connection. We are deeply grateful for the enduring support of the SaddleBrooke community, and we look forward to welcoming you to our Christmas concert. Thank you for letting us be part of your holiday traditions.
Questions?
Contact Claudia Kistler at 520–306–2113 or visit www.saddlebrookesingers.org for details.