In collaboration with Music & More

Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

716 College Avenue, Racine, WI 53403


The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (CAS) in collaboration with Music & More present Carols by Candlelight on Saturday, December 5th, 7:00PM at Racine’s First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Avenue, continuing the CAS’s 40th season of programming. 


Featuring community artists, the Choral Arts Society, and our audience, this performance will center on the reflective mood that music, poetry, and candlelight can shine in winter and spiritual darkness, surrounding all of us with beauty, hope, and peace. It is a new, unique, and unfolding tradition, our gift to the community. In this program, the Choral Arts Society continues our collaborative relationship with local guest artists and two local arts organizations, Music & More and The Studio of Classical Dance Arts. 


Each piece in this program has been thoughtfully selected to evoke the feelings that make this time of year so meaningful: the peace of a winter evening, the mystery of an ancient story, the joy of gathering together, and the simple wonder of the season. 


CAS Artistic Director, James Schatzman shares, “This unique program offers listeners a chance to pause and unwind from the hustle and bustle of the season. In the gentle glow of flickering candles, audiences will experience the beauty and serenity of song, dance, and the gentle voices of the CAS, surrounding them with a warm embrace of beautiful music, evocative poetry, and elegant movement.” 


Included with admission is a pre-concert event from 5:45-6:15PM: "Sauté, Frappé, Fondu – A Recipe for Dance," a discussion with students from The Studio of Classical Dance Arts. All concert attendees are welcome. 


Tickets: Adult/Senior $20, Student $10. Advance tickets are available at Personal Touch by Julie Florist in Racine – 5445 Spring Street – with cash or check or online at www.choralartsonline.org/attend/. To contact the Choral Arts Society, call (262) 634-3250 or email admin@cassewi.org. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. 

Season 33 - Music & More!

The Music & More Concert Series at First Presbyterian Church is a mainstay of the summer cultural scene in Racine. On Thursdays at 12 noon during the summer, we welcome local and regional performers to share their talents with the community. To see the complete 2026 schedule, please click here.


Admission is FREE for the Thursday concerts, though a free will offering is encouraged at each concert. All the money collected throughout the summer is then given to non-profit service agencies in Racine.


To donate to Music & More, click here. 


For more information, contact:

Georgia Hall, Chairman

262.308.1883 cell

ghall33@yahoo.com



Our church is air-conditioned and handicapped-accessible with elevator at the parking lot entrance. Additional parking is available next-door at Living Light Community Center.


Some comments from our audience:

  • Music & More is truly one of the great things about summer in Racine!
  • This is such a wonderful series with the bonus of contributing to some of our finest non-profits. In one hour you will be charmed and entertained!
  • Every week we come, we're glad we did.
  • Your variety equals your success.
  • Music & More...an unexpected pleasure!
  • Music & More is the highlight of my summer!


From a performer:

  • Thank you again for the opportunity to perform at Music and More. The audiences are always so grateful and warm. Sam does a terrific job with tech and sound. It's just a great experience! Music and More has become an institution in this community and the members of First Presbyterian, and all the performers are to be sincerely thanked and commended.
  • Thank you for including me in this season of Music & More. It is always a treat, so rewarding in such a multi-faceted way. I truly look forward to it every year and love how it unfolds musically and how the other acts of the day compliment each other so amazingly well!
  • Music & More is a terrific musical event that our community needs more of! It is so well organized and such a joy to perform for!  It was our privilege to play. Thank you for the opportunity!
  • The audiences at Music & More are so discerning, yet completely welcoming.
  • Thank you for creating such wonderful experiences for our community. The Candlelight Concert was so beautiful! I'm honored to be a part of such a special night.


From a donor:

  • The format and talent have made it my favorite musical performance. Tops!