Holiday Season Programs

Music Programs

Anointed Sons of God - Vocalists

This gospel singing group offers 8-10 holiday songs from Silver Bells to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer delivering styles from traditional to their own personal arrangements. The program is narrated between each song to emphasize the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This program is sure to be educational and entertaining. The vehicle of delivery may be different, but the message remains the same!

Bones of Cincinnatus - Trombone Ensemble

"Slide into the Holidays"- No need to worry about falling when the sliding we're talking about is with a trombone ensemble. The program we have prepared will include some of the most endearing songs of the Christmas and winter time season, presented with the unique sound of a trombone choir. Available for evening performances Dec. 8th through December 12th.

Brian and Susan Deyo - Guitar and Vocals

He plays guitar; she sings (actually, they both sing, but she sings WELL)...Songs of the Holidays-some are songs of faith, some songs of fun! Some beautiful vocal solos, a couple of show-off guitar solos, and quite a few sing-alongs! They will supply lyric sheets for the sing-alongs.

Chris Cusentino & Jeff Roberts - Guitar and Banjo

Chris and Jeff put a fun twist to any party with their humor and interactive performance. Don't miss out on their holiday performance including traditional holiday tunes and special requests Bluegrass style.

Dave Hawkins with Peg Buchanan - Guitar and Fiddle

Guitar, Vocal and Fiddle- AN ANNUAL FAVORITE! Once again, Dave and Peg are offering Folk and Celtic Fiddle Tunes and Songs of the season. From Ireland/Scotland/Wales/ISRAEL and America! Sing along songs and some fun, and reflective Christmas and Hanukah tunes. This program also includes non-holiday songs and folk songs familiar to all.

Foley Road- Celtic Acoustic Group with Vocals

Join Foley Road's accoustic renditions of your favorite holiday and Celtic tunes- both secular and Christian- using instruments such as the hammered dulcimer, gothic harp, various guitars and percussion instruments like the bodhran. This group is sure to get your toes tappin!

It Takes Two- One Piano, Four Hands, Carol Gangwer and Marcia Lucas

Carol Gangwer and Marcia Lucas offer a program of traditional Christmas carols and secular holiday tunes. These unique arrangements have the elements to communicate the joyous time of Christmas. From the quiet "O Little Town of Bethlehem" to the humorous sounds of the camels bringing the kings to the Christ Child in "We Three Kinds", you will enjoy Christmas in an exciting new way. This prgram is also available on two pianos or as a piano/organ duet.

Ivan and Connie Gunn - Guitar and Vocals

Ivan and Connie will sing songs that celebrate The Birth of Christ, as well as play instrumentals and sing secular songs that celebrate our traditions.

James McBride- Sax, Flute, Celtic Tin Whistle and Keyboard

Jim has cooked up a baker's dozen of warm and cozy arrangements of favorite Christmas songs, both sacred and secular. Jim delivers the goods playing his trademark jazzy renditions on soprano sax and flute that will be sure to delight the child in us all! Please go to www.cdbaby.com/cd/jamesmcbride for free samples.

Jeannine Groh Trio - Vocals, Piano, Bass and Drums

This Christmas show features many of the most popular tunes from artists that Seniors love. The program includes diverse styles, lively tempos, and  lush ballads.

Jeff Powell- THE ELVIS EXPERIENCE-Vocals and Background Music

Have yourself a "Blue Christmas" Elvis style with the Elvis Experience Christmas show.  Jeff Powell has performed this show for the last 12 years singing the Christmas songs of Elvis from his two Holiday albums.  The songs include, Blue Christmas, White Christmas, Santa bring my baby back to me and much more.

Jenny Fardo- Vocals with Background Music

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow! Ring in the holidays with Jenny Fardo as she takes you back to some of your old time favorite carols.  Oh Holy Night, Deck The Halls, The Man with the Bag, My Favorite Things (Raindrops on Roses song), Santa Claus is Coming To Town.  Jenny brings a few light weight wrist-bells, chimes and other percussion instruments for those wanting to play along in the fun.

Jerry Conrad- Trumpet and Vocals

Jerry's holiday program consists of many favorite holiday tunes including Jingle Bells, White Christmas, Rudolph, Here Comes Santa Claus, Blue Christmas, A Holly Jolly Christmas, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Deck The Halls and many more that will be sure to get the seniors singing along.

Ken and Mary- Accordions, Banjo, Mandola and Vocals

Celebrate Christmas this year accordionly with “Ken and Mary Musik According to Akkordians.”  Offering the ex-squeezit sounds of the holiday season as well as many other festive tunes.  They are available to perform for your party by providing either background music or as your main featured entertainment.

Kyle Meadows - Hammered Dulcimer

A frequent performer with the Cincinnati Fine Arts Fund and the Kentucky Arts Council, Kyle is a distinguished instrumentalist. For the holiday season, he has a beautiful program of traditional and familiar carols (many Old English) played on the hammered dulcimer. The result is absolutely heavenly. Guaranteed to get everyone in a peaceful holiday spirit.

Kyle Meadows and Tisa McGraw - Hammered Dulcimer and Celtic Harp

In this program Kyle pairs up with Tisa McGraw to play a beautiful program of traditional and familiar carols, (many Old English) played on the Celtic harp and the hammered dulcimer. The combination of instruments and tunes is absolutely heavenly. Guaranteed to get everyone in a peaceful holiday spirit.

Laura Hazelbaker: For Kids from 1 to 92 .... Violin/Fiddle

With enthusiasm, Laura will present your favorite holiday music. From the sacred Christmas & Hanukkah repertoire to some fun seasonal and holiday songs, she'll lead sing-a-longs and perform instrumentally. A guaranteed good time!

Maribeth Samoya - Pianist and Vocalist

Maribeth offers a variety of traditional and pop holiday tunes, on piano and piano with vocals. The program encourages audience participation in sing-alongs.

Merri Moores- Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

The Merri Moores offer two Holiday Season Programs:
1. The Winter Show - we remember the good times of winter - Walking in a winter                wonderland, Let it snow, Toy land, Memories, etc.
2. The Christmas Show - we mix the Winter show with alot of Christmas standards, add to that jingle bells, a multitude of holiday hats and you are quickly swept up in the holiday mood.

Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals

Mike's Christmas program warms the hearts of all with the joyful sounds of the holiday music and reflections of Cincinnati memories at Christmas. We deck the halls, enjoy the wintery snow, welcome Old St. Nick, sing the carols and remember Ruth Lyons and her special heart-warming music. This lively show is guaranteed to put every listener into the Christmas spirit.

Nancy Bick Clark-Celtic Harp, Dulcimer, Recorder, and Vocals

CELTIC HOLIDAY ROOTS (solo, duo or trio)
Return to the natural, timeless roots of the holiday season with a concert of unusual folk songs, carols and dances from many lands (along with some familiar songs for participation) on Celtic harp, dulcimer, recorder, vocals and more (depending on the ensemble which can include violin, guitar, bodhran (Irish drum) and other percussion. These songs celebrate winter holidays from the Solstice to Epiphany from different traditions, including Christmas, Hanukah, and yuletide. Connect with lively dance tunes, ancient airs, and stories about holiday customs, making each song come alive.

Pete Papania - Guitar and Vocals

Singer/Guitarist, will entertain your group with popular and traditional songs of the season. Songs include seasonal favorites for sing along and for your listening pleasure.

Phil DeGreg- Christmas Jazz

CCM Professor and former Woody Herman pianist Phil DeGreg plays the songs of Christmas, from the secular to the sacred, with unique and fresh jazz solo piano arrangements.

Raison D'Etre - Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion and Vocals

"Christmas Belles," an hour of traditional carols and a few secular surprises from their holiday CD of the same name. Be ready to sing along and to play a few percussion instruments to celebrate the season.

Richard Goering- Guitarist

Favorite holiday melodies, beloved carols, and music of the season presented by classical guitarist Richard Goering. One guitar - so much holiday cheer!

Ricky Nye - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals

Ricky brings you Christmas Classics performed on the piano, be it jazzy ("Let It Snow"), boogie woogie ("Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"), spiritual ("O Holy Night"), or ballads ("The Christmas Song", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas")- many more, including selections from "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Brighten up your holiday season with this fun and entertaining program!

Russ and Barb Childers - Fiddle, Banjo, Dulcimer and Vocals

A Bear Foot Christmas: Appalachian Memories.

Russ and Barb Childers cook up a recipe for an old-time Appalachian Christmas with seasonal tales, regional music, and songs to make it a uniquely eastern Kentucky product. The couple shares songs whose origins were in the British Isles changed during their introduction on the American frontier. Hear unfamiliar carols such as The Kentucky Wassail Song and The Cherry Tree Carol played the old-time mountain way on banjo, fiddle, and lap dulcimer. Participants in the Bear Foot Christmas learn traditional game and dances which help demonstrate how hard everyone played when they got the chance! Gifts were simpler in those far-off days: an orange, a candy cane, or a single homemade toy. Look for the traditional holiday tree -- a gift to the whole family -- to make a surprise appearance in the program, its boughs hung with pictures cut out of magazines, stars made of tinfoil gum wrappers, popcorn and berries strung in garlands, and real candles on the tree. Russ relates stories that the candles were a constant worry to the family, who sat nearby with a water bucket at the ready.

Sally Lukasik - Accordion

"Fresh-Squeezed Holiday Cheer" with Sally Lukasik, accordionist. Featuring holiday favorites and sing-alongs, as well as traditional carols, this program is sure to awaken the spirit of the season. ENJOY!

Stacey Woolley- Violin

A violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Stacey will entertain your group with a wide variety of seasonal favorites, sing-along's and requests. His performance can be either strolling or stationary.

The Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon

A clarinet, flute, bassoon trio. Celebrate the Christmas season with the Phoenix Woodwind Trio. Holiday favorites, carols for singing and other Christmas selections played on flute, clarinet and bassoon, plus good natured humor combine to make an enjoyable and fun experience. Be the first on your block to book us!

Todd Hepburn - Piano and Vocals

Plays a variety of holiday music on the Melodica, a wind keyboard instrument, piano or both. This program consists of Christmas carols, hymns and popular holiday tunes. He can be a strolling musician with the melodica or stationary using the piano and singing depending on your party needs. Facility must have a piano for this artist.

Wayne and Emily- Fiddle, Dobro, Guitar Mandolin and Vocals

Get on board "The North Pole Cannonball" with Emily and Wayne for a down-home musical ride.  Emily will fiddle your holiday favorites, and Wayne will lead a sing-a-long accompanied by swinging guitar and Emily's dobro.

Wayne and Judi- Keyboard and Vocals

Take a musical "Walk in a Winter Wonderland" with Judi and Wayne.  Join Judi in singing all your favorites from "Jingle Bell Rock" to "White Christmas" accompanied by Wayne on the piano.

Art Programs

Cheryl Pannabecker is offering three programs - Artist

1. "The Christmas Star"- We will look at how artists have depicted the Star of Bethlehem through the centuries and will then each create our own Star to be used as an ornament or decoration, using thin metal and assorted colored papers.

The following are two of her current programs as Christmas offerings. In both programs, participants will learn about the artists, look at examples of their artworks and create a piece of art.

2. "A Faberge' Christmas" - Seniors will create a Faberge' Egg Christmas Ornament.
3. "A Tiffany Christmas"- Artists will create a window art Christmas picture.

History & Culture

Unique Programs

Angie Gramann- Reminisce program

Angie offers all of the classic old Christmas tunes while discussing all that goes along with the holiday season (recipes, gifts given and received, etc.).

Dale Bley- Christmas Bingo

A Great way to enjoy the tunes of the Christmas Season and enjoy the fun of playing bingo at the same time. OurDJ Plays a Christmas Song and the players cover the photo of the icon being played. After that it's just like bingo, the first to score a straight line up or down, wins! Facility must provide bingo covers. Please let us know when scheduling if you have bingo prizes or if you need Dale to provide them.