DECEMBER 9 – TUESDAY

12:00 pm – Kachofugetsu Japanese Handbells. Kaori Hongo, director. Church of the Covenant, University Circle. Free.

7:00 pm – The Singers’ Club of Cleveland. To Dwell in Harmony. Christopher Clark, director. Cleveland’s revered men’s chorus celebrates the holiday season. Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Pay-what-you-wish, tickets available online.

7:30 pm – The Cleveland Orchestra. Vinay Parameswaran, conductor. James Horner’s score to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, performed live-to-picture. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Tickets available online.

7:30 pm – Oberlin Chamber Orchestra. Raphael Jiménez, conductor, and Timothy LeFebvre, baritone. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, Jessie Montgomery’s Coincident Dances, and Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs. Finney Chapel, 90 N. Professor St., Oberlin. Free.

[SOLD OUT] 7:30 pm – Oberlin Musical Theater. Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. Victoria Bussert, director, Matthew Webb, music director, and Alex Sanchez, choreographer. This genre-bending musical adapts a 70-page section from Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater, 67 North Main St., Oberlin. Tickets available online.

DECEMBER 10 – WEDNESDAY

7:30 pm – The Cleveland Orchestra. Vinay Parameswaran, conductor. James Horner’s score to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, performed live-to-picture. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Tickets available online.

7:30 pm – Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble. Tim Weiss, conductor, and Jennifer Koh, violin. Courtney Bryan’s Syzygy and Vijay Iyer’s Trouble. Warner Concert Hall, 77 W. College St., Oberlin. Free.

[SOLD OUT] 7:30 pm – Oberlin Musical Theater. Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. Victoria Bussert, director, Matthew Webb, music director, and Alex Sanchez, choreographer. This genre-bending musical adapts a 70-page section from Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater, 67 North Main St., Oberlin. Tickets available online.

DECEMBER 11 – THURSDAY

7:30 pm – Oberlin Sinfonietta. Tim Weiss, conductor, and Martha Guth, soprano. Soomin Kim’s Four Love Songs, Chloe Arnold’s Shattered (world premiere), and Johannes Brahms’ Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11 (nonet version). Warner Concert Hall, 77 W. College St., Oberlin. Free.

7:30 pm – Voctave. It Feels Like Christmas. The 11-member vocal ensemble presents favorites from the Disney screen to the Broadway stage. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Tickets available online.

DECEMBER 12 – FRIDAY

4:30 pm – Oberlin Percussion Group. Ross Karre, director, leads a festive Holiday Concert. Conservatory Lounge, 77 W. College St., Oberlin. Free.

6:00 pm – Cleveland Museum of Art. Chamber Music in the Atrium: A Musical Prelude for the Holiday. Classical music and dance presented by M.U.S.i.C. — Stars in the Classics. The program features a selection of vocal works, piano duets, and other musical delights celebrating the season. Included in the program are excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by Ohio Contemporary Ballet. Ames Family Atrium, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Free.

7:00 pm – Apollo’s Fire. Michael Praetorius’ Christmas Vespers. Jeannette Sorrell, conductor; Rebecca Myers, Andréa Walker, & Molly Netter, sopranos; Doug Dodson, countertenor; Michael Jones & Matthew Newhouse, tenors; Matthew Dexte, bass; Apollo’s Singers; and members of Apollo’s Musettes (Treble Youth Choir). St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron. Tickets available online.

7:30 pm – Akron Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Pops. Christopher Wilkins, conductor. The ensemble’s annual Holiday Pops concert is packed with beloved holiday classics. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. Tickets available online.

8:00 pm – Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project. Franck Vigroux & Crow Hill Gnostic Temple. Calicchia Gallery Studio, 1433 East 33rd St., Cleveland. Free, suggested donation $15.

DECEMBER 13 – SATURDAY

12:00 pm – Oberlin Bassoon Christmas. Conservatory Lounge, 77 W. College St., Oberlin. Free.

2:30 pm – The Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and the Blossom Festival Chorus. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Tickets available online.

7:30 pm – Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. Holidays with the Cleveland Philharmonic. Dean Buck, conductor. Selections from Johannes Brahms, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Antonín Dvořák, and other holiday favorites. Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights. Tickets available online.

7:30 pm – Canton Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Pops. Samson Toe, conductor,  and the Canton Symphony Chorus. Umstattd Hall, Zimmermann Symphony Center, 2331 17th St. N.W., Canton. Tickets available online.

7:30 pm – The Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and the Blossom Festival Chorus. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Tickets available online.

DECEMBER 14 – SUNDAY

2:00 pm – Akron Symphonic Winds. South Euclid Holiday Concert. Galen S. Karriker, conductor. Charles Brush High School Auditorium, 4875 Glenlyn Road, Lyndhurst. Free.

2:30 pm – The Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and the Blossom Festival Chorus. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Tickets available online.

3:00 pm – Fairmount Presbyterian Church. Candlelight Carols. Jim Riggs, director, and Jack Naglick, collaborative pianist, with the Fairmount Choir, Handbell Choir, Chamber Singers, Flute Choir, the Joyful Noise, brass quintet, and percussion. Seasonal music, readings, and carol singing. 2757 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Free, bring a non-perishable food item to stock the free food pantry.

3:00 pm – Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. Holidays with the Cleveland Philharmonic. Dean Buck, conductor. Selections from Johannes Brahms, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Antonín Dvořák, and other holiday favorites. Westlake City Schools Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake. Tickets available online.

3:00 pm – Canton Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Pops. Samson Toe, conductor,  and the Canton Symphony Chorus. Umstattd Hall, Zimmermann Symphony Center, 2331 17th St. N.W., Canton. Tickets available online.

7:00 pm – Oberlin Conservatory. Messiah Sing-Along. Peter Slowik, director, leads the annual sing-along to Handel’s Messiah, featuring soloists and orchestra from Oberlin Conservatory and Credo Music. Finney Chapel, 90 N. Professor St., Oberlin. Free, score rental is $5.

7:30 pm – The Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concert. Sarah Hicks, conductor, The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, and the Blossom Festival Chorus. Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Tickets available online.