The Volcano Festival Chorus is celebrating its 30th year with its annual Holiday Concert, "Christmas Is...". The concert is a gift to the community from the Kilauea Drama and Entertainment Network (KDEN). The musical performance is on Saturday, December 7th, at 7:00pm in the Lehua Room of the Kilauea Military Camp. Please park at the Kilauea Theater and follow the path past the chapel to the Lehua Room.

The chorus will perform a mixture of sacred and secular holiday music under the direction of Melanie Oldfather, accompanied by Walter Greenwood with Jan Gandy on the flute. “This is Melanie’s first year as our director,” says Suzi Bond, KDEN ‘s Executive Director and the only remaining member of the original chorus. “The chorus was founded in 1994 by the late great Camille Almy. When she moved away, she passed the torch to Tom McAlexander who conducted the chorus until Roch Jones took over and directed for 10 years. After last season, Roch decided he wanted to sing. Melanie had been our accompanist in the past and wanted to direct and we are so lucky to have her lead us.” This year’s concert is dedicated to the memory of Tom McAlexander who passed away earlier this year.

As always, admission is free, donations will be gratefully accepted. Come join with us to celebrate the season. For additional information, you can contact KDEN at 808-982-7344 or email kdenhawaii@gmail.com.