Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Concert

On Monday evening I decided to attend the annual Holiday Concert at the American School put on by the Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra and Chorale.   Conducted by Donald Bieghler who many years of experience in conducting and teach music made the group come together for these events.  I have been looking for my classical symphonic 'fix' for a while now and took the opportunity to experience this group of volunteer musicians who perform only a couple of times per year in the area.   Made up of older full time and part time mostly expats they are from all walks of life but I think their common interest in playing classical music makes the group of about 30 musicians come together for these concerts at only 100 pesos per person.
The music ranged from classical holiday pieces by Bach to the usual classic American holiday songs such as "Deck the Halls", "O Holy Night", and "White Christmas".  The Chorale joined in a various songs and there were even a couple solos sung by their members.   A special treat was a medley of German Christmas songs sung by Kathy Overly and accompanied by a pair of recorders.
The show was entertaining mostly played by very talented musicians.  Sometimes the horn section was a little weak, but was quickly covered up by the rest of the group.   I would have loved to hear more classical music, but I understand that it was a holiday concert and all bases need to be covered.   I look forward to hearing them again in the Spring Concert!