'Tis the season to enjoy the music that only comes around this time of year. We've rounded up these concerts and performances from these local organizations for your dose of holiday cheer. With family-friendly, choral, early music, and traditional holiday favorites, there is sure to be something for everyone. And remember to check the KMFA events calendar for even more upcoming shows.

Conspirare Christmas
December 4-8, 2014

Conspirare Christmas is eclectic and unexpected. Craig Hella Johnson conducts Conspirare’s Company of Voices and singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster in a collage of musical styles from Vaughan Williams to Stevie Wonder, music from Foster’s latest album, and songs of the season. Tickets are going quickly - get yours before it's too late!

A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 6, 2014

Austin Chamber Music Center brings back its popular holiday tradition, with music from the original Charlie Brown TV holiday classic and more. Michelle Schumann dazzles on piano, Utah Hamrick on bass, and David Sierra on drums.

Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker
December 6-23, 2014

An army of mischievous mice, a bevy of bon-bons, a sprinkle of sparkling snowflakes, and one jovial Mother Ginger...plus the Austin Symphony Orchestra! This holiday favorite runs through December 23 at the Long Center.

TEMP's An Early Christmas in Europe 
December 12-14, 2014

Texas Early Music Project presents a Christmas celebration with Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Celtic and folk music from Europe and the British Isles replete with joyous carols, rollicking dances, and exquisite noëls for Christmas and the New Year. 

Chorus Austin's On a Winter's Eve
December 13, 2014 

Sing along to celebrated carols and enjoy traditional yuletide tunes. You'll hear Bach’s Magnificat, plus carols like Joy to the World, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen and Silent Night; and many other beautiful works and playful surprises in this family-friendly concert.

Festival of Lessons and Carols - An English Christmas Tradition
December 18-19, 2014

Ensemble VIII brings Renaissance & Baroque voices to the holidays with this program based on the traditional service from King’s College, Cambridge. This special concert of choral gems and elegant readings is not to be missed.