About the Celtic Women
Experience the magical sound of Celtic Woman this holiday season.
Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi- platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman. Featuring the all-female ensemble’s favourite Yuletide songs, this performance will enthral audiences of all ages. This is a rare opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting.
“Orchestral pop so lushly arranged that it all but sweeps you off your feet.”
- The Washington Post
Christmas in Ireland is all about hospitality. The visitor is greeted with the traditional “hundred thousand welcomes” and is offered the best seat in the house. Now we invite you to join in the festivities, as Tara’s lilting fiddle and the crystalline voices of Muirgen, Mairéad
and newest member Emma melt your cares away.
From delicate traditional Irish carols to magnificent uplifting anthems, Celtic Woman has a wealth of seasonal music to gladden your heart. Hear stunning new arrangements of the classic Silent Night and the ancient Gaelic carol Dia do Bheatha. Enjoy the beautiful
harmonies of Carol of the Bells. Sing along with fan favourites Sleigh Ride & Deck the Halls. When shimmering strings and magnificent brass fanfares are fused with the tinkle of the Irish harp, the proud call of the bagpipes, and the beat of the bodhrán drum, you have a performance to remember. When Celtic Woman sings and plays for you, you have a performance you will never forget.
So, take your seat, and prepare for an enchanting and festive evening filled with holiday cheer.
Celtic Woman is the most successful all-female group in Irish history, with a legacy of 12 Billboard number ones, 10 million album sales and over 2 billion online streams to date.
In 2024, Celtic Woman will celebrate an incredible 20 years.
WCF Symphony
Anita Tucker, Concertmaster
Nash Ryder, Violin I
Bryce Christensen, Violin I
Daniel Kaplunas, Violin I
Alla Cross, Violin I
Lauren Geerlings, Violin I
Renee Santos, Violin I
Oliver Bostian, Violin I
John Schultz, Principal 2nd Violin
Erik Rohde, Violin II
Emma Andersen, Violin II
Spencer Howard, Violin II
Jamie Swartley, Violin II
Emma Becker, Violin II
Connolly Kellie, Violin II
Suzanne Bullard, Principal Cello
Matt Glascock, Cello
Jesse Luke, Cello
Turner Sperry, Cello
Alexander Pershounin, Principal Bass
Jeanette Welch, Bass
Claudia Anderson, Principal Flute
Renee Veenstra, Flute II/Piccolo
Tom Barry, Principal Oboe
LaBarrin Wallace, Oboe II/English Horn
Amanda McCandless, Principal Clarinet
Jimmy Jensen, Clarinet II
Greg Morton, Principal Bassoon
Sophia Patchin, Bassoon II
Dan Malloy, Jr., Principal Horn
Valerie Shanley, Horn II
Jacob White, Horn III
Randy Grabowski, Principal Trumpet
John Cord, Trumpet III
Martin Gelwasser, Trombone II
Mason Donnahue, Bass Trombone
Stephanie Wcaza, Principal Tuba
Alan Lawrence, Principal Timapni
Matt Andreini, Principal Percussion
Abigail Brower, Harp
Sean Botkin, Principal Piano
