The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster will present its winter concert program, "In the Bleak Midwinter," on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster; Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Road, Lancaster; and Sunday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m. at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Ave., Lancaster.

The chorale will celebrate its 31st year with a program of songs chosen by artistic director Barry L. Sawyer. The selections will include "Sussex Carol" arranged by Elaine Hagenberg, "Silent Night" by Philip Stopford, "Glow" by Eric Whitacre, "African Noel" by Andre J. Thomas, "All Bells in Paradise" by John Rutter, "Sing We Now of Christmas" arranged by Fred Prentice, "Deck the Halls" arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw, and other holiday songs and carols. Jordan Groh will be the accompanist.

Admission is free, and no tickets or reservations are required. Freewill offerings will be accepted.

Founded in 1994, The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster is a volunteer, nonprofit group of singers dedicated to excellence in the choral art form. With a repertoire spanning the 16th through 21st centuries and encompassing both a cappella and accompanied works, the chorale has performed at Colonial Williamsburg, Longwood Gardens, the Washington National Cathedral, and churches and historical institutions throughout the Lancaster County area. The chorale presents two programs each year - one in the spring and one at Christmas.

For more information about the chorale, visit https://theheritagechorale.org/ or email info@theheritagechorale.org.