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The Trombone Choir at Stephen F. Austin State University will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

The 32-piece Trombone Choir, under the direction of Dr. Deb Scott, professor of trombone in the SFA School of Music, and Dr. Danny Chapa, low brass instructor, will play several beautiful chorales.

The program features “Hear the Voice and Prayer” by Thomas Tallis, transcribed by Robert P. Holland, and The Beatle’s “Yesterday,” arranged by Dr. A.C. “Buddy” Himes, dean of the SFA College Fine Arts.

Another highlight of the program is an arrangement of “Rakoczy March” by Hector Berlioz.

Scott will conduct a smaller group of 10 players performing “Concertante Antiphonale” by David Uber.

The program will conclude with David Kneupper’s arrangement of “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin and “Good King Wenceslas” arranged by Tommy Pederson.

Cole Concert Hall is located in the Tom and Peggy Wright Music Building, 2210 Alumni Drive.

The concert is a joint presentation of the College of Fine Arts and School of Music. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu.

The Children’s Performing Arts Series at Stephen F. Austin State University will present two performances of the holiday classic “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Tuesday, Nov. 27, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

Inspired by the timeless poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and the real life of its author, Clement Moore, this funny musical introduces Santa Claus in a particularly beneficent light, according to Diane Peterson, SFA Fine Arts Box Office manager and director of the children’s series.

“This classic tale has been charming audiences nationwide for many years,” Peterson said.

Presented by Virginia Repertory Theatre with book, music and lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” targets children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Performances are at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in Turner Auditorium, which is located in the Griffith Fine Arts Building. Tickets are $7.50 for individuals and $6 per person for groups of 20 or more.

Presented by the SFA College of Fine Arts, the Children’s Performing Arts Series annually features five shows designed to entertain, educate and engage young audiences of all ages, according to Peterson. Study guides provide suggestions for pre- and post-performance activities and discussions for teachers to use in the classroom. A comprehensive study guide for “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” may be accessed at cpas.sfasu.edu.

Other upcoming CPAS performances include “I Have a Dream” on Friday, Feb. 1; “Madeline and the Bad Hat” Wednesday, March 6; and “The Jungle Book” on Thursday, May 16.

To order tickets, call (936) 468-6407 or (888) 240-ARTS. Visit the CPAS website at cpas.sfasu.edu for additional information.