By Organ Mountain News on Oct 31, 2026

Mesilla Valley Chorale announces Dec. 13 holiday concert at Rio Grande Theatre

Mesilla Valley Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert Dec. 13 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. Tickets are on sale now for $10.

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The Mesilla Valley Chorale is pictured during its 2025 Christmas concert. The ensemble returns to the Rio Grande Theatre on Dec. 13, 2026, for a holiday program directed by Diane Schutz. (Courtesy photo / Mesilla Valley Chorale)

The Las Cruces ensemble will present 'A Treasured Past-A New Beginning,' featuring Christmas classics and seasonal favorites. Tickets are $10.

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Tickets are now available for the Mesilla Valley Chorale's annual holiday concert, scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Rio Grande Theatre in downtown Las Cruces.

The concert, titled "A Treasured Past-A New Beginning," will feature a selection of Christmas and seasonal music, including "O Come Emmanuel," "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "One Voice," "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and "Winter's on Its Way."

The Mesilla Valley Chorale is a mixed-voice ensemble of singers performing eight-part choral arrangements under the direction of Diane Schutz.

Tickets cost $10 and are available through the chorale's website at mesillavalleychorale.org.

Tickets may also be available at the door, but organizers encourage advance purchases, noting that previous concerts have frequently sold out.

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