The Santa Fe Desert Chorale ushers in the holiday season with its performance of Benjamin Britten’s iconic work A Ceremony of Carols, along with other seasonal favorites at Cristo Rey Church and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Dallas Symphony Orchestra harpist Emily Levin joins the 24-voice professional chorus in honor of the group’s 40th anniversary. Eight concerts at various times are held from Dec. 10 to Dec. 22. Tickets from $10. desertchorale.org