A Christmas concert at Hayes Barton
Sunday, December 20
3:00pm and 6:00pm
The Sanctuary, Hayes Barton United Methodist Church
Eighteen pianists, four grand pianos, and the carols of the season.
Keyboards at Christmas returns for its second year. Our pianists fill the Sanctuary with sound, from quiet carols to joyful favorites, in about 75 minutes of music for the whole family. Come sing, come listen, and start your Christmas week with us.
Concert details
Join us December 20
When
Sunday, December 20
Two concerts: 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Both have the same program.
Where
The Sanctuary
Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, 2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh
Admission
Free and open to all
No tickets needed. Seating is first come, first served, so come early.
Length
About 75 minutes
No intermission. Children are welcome.
Arrive early.The 2024 concert filled the Sanctuary, and parking fills up fast. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the concert to find parking and a good seat.
From our first concert
A full Sanctuary in 2024
In December 2024, pianists from across our congregation and community gathered around four grand pianos for the first Keyboards at Christmas. This year, the ensemble is bigger and the program is new. Watch the full 2024 concert below.
The music
The program
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Angels from the Realms of GloryEveryone sings
- I Saw Three ShipsWith choir and handbells
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
- Noel Festival
- Christmas Medley for Piano Six Hands
- The First Noel
- The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
- The Bells of Christmas
- Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
- All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth
- On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
- Santa Baby
- Once upon a December
- You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
- Joy to the World
- Ring Those Christmas BellsWith choir and handbells
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Program subject to change.
Featuring
Our pianists
- Stephen Aber
- Alexi Batchelor
- Joy Clayton
- Allen Coleman
- Diane Covington
- Marion Deerhake
- Deanna Drescher
- Elizabeth Epstein
- Audrey Gastmeyer
- Bruce Harkness
- Amanda Honea
- Susan Lohr
- Michael Rees
- Jay Sherman
- Nancy Whelan
- Al Wilder
- David Worters
- Miranda Yeager
Plan your visit
Getting here
Hayes Barton United Methodist Church2209 Fairview Road
Raleigh, NC 27608
Parking is in the church lots and on nearby streets, and it fills quickly. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to park and find a seat. Seating is first come, first served.
Questions
Good to know
Do I need a ticket?
No. The concert is free and open to everyone. Just come on in.
When should I arrive?
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the concert. Parking in the church lots and on nearby streets fills quickly, and seating is first come, first served.
Which concert should I attend?
Either one. The 3:00pm and 6:00pm concerts have the same program.
Can I bring children?
Absolutely. The program runs about 75 minutes and mixes favorite carols with fun holiday pieces, so it’s a great first concert for young listeners.
Will I get to sing?
Yes. Everyone is invited to join in on Angels from the Realms of Glory.
Where do I park?
Park in any of the church lots or on the surrounding streets. Spaces go fast, so give yourself a few extra minutes.
Who can I contact with questions?
Email Stephen Aber at saber@hbumc.org or call the church office at (919) 832-6435.