A DOUBLE BILL!  A performance by Austin’s Panoramic Voices (previously Texas Choral Consort) will follow the Big Sing.

This Big Sing is a collaboration with local percussion ensemble Line upon Line. Raise your voice with hundreds at our popular holiday Big Sing at the Blanton. Craig Hella Johnson leads each Big Sing gathering in vocal warm-ups and short, melodic songs that can be easily learned. As musical hosts, Conspirare Symphonic Choir members are among the audience to sing along and provide musical support and encouragement. Song sheets are provided.

Musical selections at Big Sings range from familiar rounds, spirituals, and Beatles songs to the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah and popular 20th century standards from the Great American Songbook. Johnson hand-picks music for each Big Sing to delight, thrill, and sometimes challenge the singing audience, always with remarkably beautiful and inspirational results. The Big Sing is open to everyone, regardless of musical training and experience. Through a fun, no-pressure group singing experience, audience members learn basic vocal technique and sing as one with hundreds of others.

On the 3rd Thursday of each month the Blanton Museum of Art offers an evening of art and activities with no admission charge. The museum galleries, the Blanton Cafe and the Museum Shop are open until 9pm.