Time to start singing! Open up those songbooks, pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage, get ready for our celebration of Spring!
Revels Song Leader Erin McKibben has brought together talented musicians Josh Jenkins and Andrew Manos along with some of our Revels Chorus regulars, creating a delightful diversion for your entertainment and pleasure. With sea shanties, traditional tunes, and folk favorites, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Hosted on Vimeo, and available for all to enjoy, sing and be merry. Don't forget to open up the song book (CLICK HERE) to join in the fun.
This year, we will be offering a virtual Revels show that gets back to some classic Revels material:
we will be presenting a theatrical performance of English Renaissance and medieval music (filmed in the Marjorie Luke Theater, with audio recorded at a masked, socially distanced outdoor recording session) of a short, hour-long Revels show that will replicate the Revels experience as closely as we can given the current guidelines, which make in-person arts events impossible.
For a donation of $50 (through paypal or check), your household gets access to the show starting December 21st (hosted on vimeo). Additionally, you will get an invite to a pre-show gathering, hosted over Zoom. Our music director will teach some of the songs, and you can have a chance to chat with other Revels fans.
Hosted on Vimeo, starting December 21st, 2020.
Pre-show Zoom Revelry at 5:00pm (PST), December 21st.
Virtual ticket for a household (to be emailed with link and password before the show) included with a $50 donation.
The COVID crisis has made our annual Equinox concert impossible – in its stead we present this musical presentation, featuring Revels Music Director Erin McKibben, and special guests Josh Jenkins and Luis Moreno!
Santa Barbara Revels celebrates a diverse range of cultural traditions by blending music, dance and storytelling in our staged celebrations of the Winter Solstice and other seasons.
We present a number of public events throughout the year. From concerts like Equinox to more informal community pub-sings, there is always an upcoming Revels happening.
The highlight of our season is The Christmas Revels, a joyful theatrical celebration of the winter solstice that travels the world each year showcasing cultural traditions including music, dance, and folktales.