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Since 2020, Concordia University Irvine has partnered with PBS to produce and televise our annual Christmas concerts and performances. Our concerts showcase Concordia’s excellent Music Department, from choirs and ensembles to orchestra, commercial music, and more. New arrangements of carols by Concordia faculty and alumni are also featured.
These made-for-TV productions wouldn’t be possible without top local music venues like the Segerstrom Center for the Arts or Concordia’s exceptional music facilities, including the newest building on campus, the Borland-Manske Center, which features a world-class recording studio. Concordia students, even non-music majors, have the unique opportunity to take part in these award-winning productions.
Concordia’s Christmas specials have won a number of Telly awards since partnering with PBS, joining major media companies like Disney, Hearst, and Warner Bros in the prestigious category of gold winners.
ALL IS BRIGHT! A CONCORDIA CHRISTMAS
2021 Bronze Telly Winner Television General-Educational Institution
2021 Bronze Telly Winner Television General-Religious/Spiritual
THE THRILL OF HOPE - A CONCORDIA CHRISTMAS
2023 Bronze Telly Winner Television Craft-Directing
2023 Bronze Telly Winner Television General-Religious/Spiritual
NAVIDAD! A CONCORDIA CHRISTMAS
2024 Bronze Telly Winner Television General-Music, Dance & Performance
2024 Bronze Telly Winner Television General-Educational Institution
2024 Bronze Telly Winner Television General-Religion & Spirituality
2024 Bronze Telly Winner Television General-Music Video
2024 Bronze Telly Winner Television General-Holiday & Seasonal
REPEAT THE SOUNDING JOY! A CONCORDIA CHRISTMAS
2022 Silver Telly Winner Television Craft-Directing
2022 Silver Telly Winner Television General-Educational Institution
2022 Silver Telly Winner Television General-Music Video
2024 Silver Telly Winner Television Craft-Use of Music