ORU Celebrates ‘The Majesty of Christmas’ with Free Concert and Children’s Carnival

Oral Roberts University (ORU) will be hosting a free Christmas celebration concert on Friday, December 4, 2015. The concert titled “The Majesty of Christmas” is open to the public and begins at 7:30 p.m. in the ORU Mabee Center.

The Christmas celebration concert will feature special performances from internationally recognized pianist Adlan Cruz and Kelly Ford along with the ORU music department and other special guests.

A free Christmas carnival for all ages will begin at 6:15 p.m. prior to the start of the concert. The carnival will include holiday games, hands-on activities and free pictures with Santa Claus.

Admission is free with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy to the Salvation Army through the ORU Cheerleader’s “Bring Good Cheer” toy drive.

Cruz is a concert pianist, composer, philanthropist and producer. Known for his “magic hands,” he has been blessed to perform in many nations around the globe including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Curacao, Denmark, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Israel, Latvia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden and the United States.

Ford’s inspiring voice has graced the ears and souls of Tulsan’s for decades. He is a member of SEVEN and has opened for many dignitaries and celebrities including: President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush, Colin Powell, Lee Iacocca, Paul Harvey and Charlton Heston to name a few.