2007.12.21. Seattle Men's Chorus's "Home For The Holidays" concert at Benaroya Hall. Fabulous. 200 voices, interestingly arranged into 3 parts, especially the Jumble Bell which is Jingle Bell disguised in a dozen ways (lyric and arrangement by Barnes). Funny verses in in Americana Carols and Teddy Bears' Holiday. Small comical ensembles interleaves with the whole chorus. Remember and Light a Candle was sung in such a grace. There was even a "reproduction" of the painting American Gothic. The entire concert was sign language interpreted. One verse of Silent Night was performed with no sound. The encore piece was most energetic, no instrument, but with some dance movements.
Black outfit with hidden decorations, red AIDS ribbon in the suit pin-hole.
One on piano, one drum, one percussion, one guitar, sometimes one clarinet. One guest saw player, who also played a tiny toy-harpsichord. Sign language interpreted.
Overall, beautiful and highly enjoyable.