Willamette University

John Doan Victorian Christmas Concert

December 2nd

8:00 p.m. | Mary Stuart Rogers Center 

Have you ever wondered what leisure time was like before people were entertained by their iPhone G4, HDTV, DVD, CD, DVR, MP3, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 to name a few electronic devices in common use today? To find out come experience A Victorian Christmas as John Doan transforms Willamette University's Hudson Hall at 8PM into a time machine that will transport the audience back to a parlor of a century ago with thoughtful and sometimes zany performances that include audience sing-alongs and whistle alongs. This festive program in its 25th year is a live version of his Emmy-Nominated Public Broadcasting television special featuring dozens of authentic instruments that include harp guitar, classical banjo, ukelin, an early roller organ, an Edison phonograph and a multi-media presentation of rare archival photos of people caught in the act of making their own music.

John Doan is an Associate Professor of Music on the faculty of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon.

"John Doan reminds us, in a way that is funny, musical, and touching, how we might find something we've lost from our homes and hearts." — Focus Magazine

"John Doan breathes new life into old carols and evokes the nostalgic, mystical side of Christmas." — Billboard Magazine

Event information

  • Advanced tickets are available at the Music Department or by phone at $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for Seniors, children and students under 18.
  • Tickets can be purchased Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Music Office in the Rogers Music Center on campus, or by phone at (503) 370-6255.
  • Tickets at the door are $18.00
  • Willamette University students, faculty, and staff may acquire free tickets up to one week prior to the event (tickets are limited)
  • Willamette University is located at 900 State Street, downtown Salem, Oregon (97301). For more information and phone reservations call (503) 370-6255.
  • For more information contact Diane Trevett in the Willamette Music Department at (503)-370-6687.