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Ocean Quartet Holiday Concert
On Thursday, December 15, the OCEAN Celtic Quartet took the stage at The Ark in Ann Arbor at 8 p.m. to bring a festive mix of traditional Christmas carols, Celtic fiddle tunes, original winter songs, and even a classic mummer's play Father Christmas appearance.
The OCEAN Celtic Quartet delivered a lively and soulful concert at The Ark in Ann Arbor focused on Christmas and Winter Solstice themes. Led by composer and ethnomusicologist Jennifer Cutting, the group featured vocalist Christine Noyes, folklorist and percussionist Stephen Winick, and U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion Seán Heely. Their set included traditional English and French carols, 19th-century broadside songs, and original compositions celebrating the season. Audience members were invited to sing along as the show also featured a British mummer’s play with Father Christmas. The concert blended joyful energy with spiritual depth, creating a warm holiday atmosphere.
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