<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/magazine/fall-2020/christmas-fest-concerts-art-exhibits-go-virtual.html" dsn="news"><pubDate/><title>Christmas Fest, Concerts, Art Exhibits Go Virtual</title><excerpt>The Westmont Music Department creatively recorded its ensembles at beautifully lit locations around campus for its 16th annual Westmont Christmas Festival, “Ris’n with Healing in His Wings,” presented as a special online event due to the pandemic. Led by Michael Shasberger, Adams professor of music and worship, a professional recording company shot the 100 members of the Westmont Orchestra and College Choir, Chamber Singers and Choral Union performing outside Kerrwood Hall and at the Global Leadership Center. The virtual concert, which retells the Christmas story by weaving narration with music, was posted online Dec. 4 at westmont.edu/festival and will continue to be available throughout the month of December.</excerpt><author/><image>
            
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