Dec 15 Sacred Holiday Music
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org
This week's Thursday Noonday Concert, features Catherine Bartoli, soprano, with Vernon & Ann Moeller and Adrienne Inglis performing sacred holiday music.
Dec 15 John Longhurst Holiday Organ 
Bates Recital Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org
As master organists go, John Longhurst is certain to have the most pipes - 11,623 to be exact. The magnificent pipe organ of the Mormon Tabernacle, one of the world's largest, has been his dominion for two decades. The sonority of that magnificent instrument under his command is extraordinary, and inextricably linked to the unique sound of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Now he comes to Austin to tackle Texas' own treasure, the 5,315 pipe Bates Recital Hall tracker organ, in time for a wonderful holiday performance for all ages.
Dec 16 Blind Boys of Alabama 
Hogg Auditorium, 24th & Whitis
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org
Go Tell it on the Mountain - the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama are coming to the UT Performing Arts Center! Prepare for footstomping, roof-raising, soulful gospel experience that promises to capture the spirit and fun of the holidays.
Dec 16 Rockapella Holiday Show 
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org
On voice alone, this a cappella quintet that brought 10 million viewers to the PBS program Carmen Sandiego every week for five years and appeared on Spike & Co.: Do It A Cappella. Back by popular demand, the undisputed kings of contemporary a cappella music, Rockapella, continue to offer proof of their boundless ability to inspire and attract devoted fans, new and old.
Dec 16 Solo Christmas Concert
St. Mary's Cathedral, 10th & Brazos
(512) 476-6182, saintmaryscathedral.org
Presented in the beautiful Saint Mary's Cathedral, Alto, Stephanie Prewitt, is joined by Becky Baxter on harp and other friends to perform seasonal music from the Baroque and Renaissance. This event is at 8:00 p.m. Call (512) 680-0733 for information.
Dec 16 Candlelight Carols 
St. David's Episcopal Church, 304 E. 7th
(512) 472-1196, stdave.org
The Parish Choirs host two public Christmas concerts on Friday, Dec. 16th. Join your voices in carol singing and also enjoying the music of the season accompanied by harp, trumpet, organ and the choir. These concerts are FREE and all are welcome. And for your serenity, walk the Labyrinth by candlelight from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Dec 16-18 A Cathedral Christmas 
Central Christian Church, 1110 Guadalupe
(512) 445-6151, txconsort.org
Barry Scott Williamson conducts Schola Cantorum of Austin in a sumptuous and reverent program of English Christmas music, featuring Vaughan Williams, Holst, Rutter, others. Go to txconsort.org for times and tickets.
Dec 19 Trans-Siberian Orchestra 
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
(512) 471-7744, uterwincenter.com
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra may be flashy, but their music comes first and foremost. They seek out classical, rock, Broadway and R&B and world-class singers and musicians to create a hybrid form of music that would normally never occur. It's not unusual for the band to have an R&B singer following a classical style melody while adding gospel touches. An unlikely combination? Sure. But Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been successfully fusing music for nearly 10 years now, and delighting audiences from coast to coast. Seek tickets for this sure sell-out at all Texas Box Office Outlets, charge-by-phone at (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-2386 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com.
Dec 21 A Celtic Christmas Concert 
St. Mary's Cathedral, 10th & Brazos
(512) 472-4540, saintmaryscathedral.org
Tickets are still available for the very beautiful and popular Celtic Christmas Concert at St. Mary's Cathedral. To purchase tickets, contact the Music Office at (512) 472-4540.
