Theresa Proudfit/Daily News photo THE CHILDREN’S CHORUS at a recent practice for the Dickinson County Community Chorus’ annual show, set for Monday and Tuesday. In front, from left, are Jade Span, Gianna Novara and Phillip Miziniak. In back are Aaliyah Simmons, Julia Raiche, Krystal Cayemberg and Haylee Simmons.

The Dickinson County Community Chorus will present its annual concert, “The Sounds of Christmas,” at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the Kingsford High School auditorium.

This year marks the chorus’ 51st anniversary.

It is under the direction of principal conductor Crystal Hogan and accompanied on piano by Jean Panek. Associate conductor Gail Vorhkahl and assistant conductor John Calo each will direct a pair of their favorite selections. Dawn Kranz is the director of the Children’s Chorus and Tom Martin will be emcee for the evening.

Instrumentalists for this concert include Panek, Karen McCorkle, Mary Lee and Hogan on piano; Theresa Ozzello on flute; Cathy Spice on oboe; Nancy deKoster on clarinet; Tammie Carr and Geri Hamlin on violin; Trish Gustafson on viola; Miriam Edwards on cello; McCorkle on string bass; Ruth Knutson on harp; Thomas Niebrzydowski on guitar; Josh March on bass guitar; Barb Rice, March and Shelton Span on trumpet; Daniel Peterson on trombone; Eli Salin on tuba; Vornkahl, Barb Rice and Vicki Faust on handbells; and Shelton Span, Barb Rice and Vorhkahl on percussion.

The concert will feature:

— “A Wreath of Carols” by Greg Gilpin, a medley of seasonal standards that include “Here We Come a-Caroling,” “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Hall,” “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” “The First Noel,” “O Christmas Tree,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

— “This Christmastide” by McCulloch and Fraser, also known as “Jessye’s Carol” because it was originally sung by the famous opera singer Jessye Norman.

— Andy Beck’s lively arrangement of “Sleigh Ride,” which became a hit when first recorded in 1949 by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops.

— “Pacem,” by Lee Dengler, with its Latin text translated to “Grant us peace; peace to men of good will on earth.” Oboe soloist Cathy Spice and baritone soloist Jeremiah Garrigues-Cortelyou will be highlighted, accompanied by piano and cello.

— The group’s most-requested song, “African Alleluia” by Benjamin Harlan, directed by Calo.

— “Angels Among Us,” by the country band Alabama, celebrating everyday heroes. Director Kranz and the Children’s Chorus will perform, along with soloist Dean Hendrickson.

— “Mary Sweet Mary,” a 2006 Selah release, is a tranquil lullaby that will be sung by Wendy Welch, accompanied by piano and flute.

— The five-part a cappella piece “Goin’ to Bethlehem,” by Jay Althouse, is a Christmas spiritual about traveling to Bethlehem that will be performed by Vornkahl, Hogan, Kranz, Kristin Novara, Jennifer Spreen, McCorkle, Calo, Garrigues-Cortelyou, Dennis Fraker and Boyd Thomas. Three generations of KHS choral directors are in this group: Calo, Hogan and Garrigues-Cortelyou.

— Margie and Ron Yadro will pair on “Remember Me,” from the country music duo Joey and Rory’s 2011 Christmas album.

— Joy Williams’ “2000 Decembers Ago” will be sung by sisters Elena and Grace Winters as they sing this song of wonder and intrigue.

— “Ave Maria,” the greeting of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary by 16th century Italian composer Caccini, will be partnered with “Somebody Build a Manger” by Joel Raney, with Lorna March, Josh March and Span performing.

— Associate conductor Vornkahl and the chorus will open the second half of the program with “Ding Dong Merrily On High,” a carol by the English composer George Ratcliff Woodward that in 1924 set Christmas lyrics to a 16th century French dance tune.

— “The People Who Walk in Darkness” by Barrett and Angerman, incorporates the guitar and flavor of the Christmas carol, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”

— “The Red, Red Cutter” was written by the late Iris Bates, a Dickinson area native, and arranged by Hogan for chorus and folk band. The WindSong group performed this number annually.

— “Fall On Your Knees” by composer Pepper Choplin, weaves original music and lyrics around “O Holy Night” and has become a perennial favorite. Calo will direct, accompanied by the orchestra.

— The finale will be “Hallelujahs to the Lamb,”an arrangement of “Hallelujah” from “The Mount of Olives” by Beethoven, “Hallelujah” from “Judas Maccabaeus” by Handel and concluding with the “Hallelujah Chorus” from “The Messiah” by Handel.

— The program would not be complete without Franz Gruber’s “Silent Night,” signed by Wendy Welch and simply introduced by the children. The audience will be encourage to join in singing verses three and four.

Tickets are available at The Music Tree, from chorus members as well as at the door depending on availability. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students, payable by check or cash only.