J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel dominated the music in the 18th century. Born near each other, they knew musical forms of the day but treated them differently. Hear Bach's wedding cantata 202, violin sonata BWV 1021, Handel trio HVW 390 and aria "O Had I Jubal's Lyre" from Joshua. Compare the differences yourself. Sung Lee appears as oboe soloist.

• Bach:cantata 202

Annual holiday event with medieval and Renaissance music, readings of the season, and carols for all to sing. Bob Sweeten, director of the Bob and Sheri Show, returns to tell the Christmas story. Musicians appear in period attire.

• There is no Ros'

Italy was the source for the creation of new musical ideas by adding much improvisation and ornamentation. Plucked and bowed string instruments were used as the continuo in music of the middle and high baroque. William Simms joins on theorbo. Works by Merula, Lotti, Pandolfi, Leonarda, Vivaldi,and Albinoni.

Carolina Pro Musica joins in the celebration of America's 250th anniversary with music that was performed in Boston, Philadelphia, Williamsburg and other places in colonial America with tunes you may know and ones you wish you did. Canadian-British bass-baritone Andrew Mahon is featured soloist with Sung Lee, oboe, flute; Janelle Davis, violin, cello; and Karen H.Jacob, harpsichord.

Hear Bach's wedding cantata 202, violin sonata BWV 1021, Handel trio HVW 390 and aria "O Had I Jubal's Lyre"from Joshua as we celebrate Bach & Handel. Repeat of the Oct 3 Charlotte concert. . Sung Lee appears as oboe soloist with soprano Rebecca Miller Saunders.

Jocelyn Thompson, well-knowned music educator joins Carolina Pro Musica Founder and performer Karen Hite Jacob for the Sixth Annual Songwriting Workskshop. The event is free. A piano will be available. Bring poetry you've written, tunes or fragments of concepts and ideas. We'll assist with your ideas or help you finish your product. Meet others who are creative. Be inspired.

• Jocelyn Thompson

Carolina Pro Musica presents Music on the Time of the American Revolution as the last concert of Season 48. The program features the music from England and America that was popular around the time of the revolution. Many English songs were sung in the colonies with words changed to suit the circumstances. Dances and marches from manuscripts in Boston, Philadelphia and Williamsburg will be included. Bass-baritone Andrew Mahon is the featured soloist and will appear in music by Handel, Boyce, Arne, James Hewett, Hopkinson, and Dibdin.

Carolina Pro Musica presents Music on the Time of the American Revolution as the last concert of Season 48. The program features the music from England and America that was popular around the time of the revolution. Many English songs were sung in the colonies with words changed to suit the circumstances. Dances and marches from manuscripts in Boston, Philadelphia and Williamsburg will be included. Bass-baritone Andrew Mahon is the featured soloist and will appear in music by Handel, Boyce, Arne, James Hewett, Hopkinson, and Dibdin.

• America 250!