Description
‘Tis the season to revel with the SMSO! Immerse yourself in an evening of joy, cherished traditions, and a melodic journey through holiday favorites. This festive celebration features the harmonious talents of local performing arts groups coming together in a heartwarming showcase of our vibrant and talented community.
A surprise special guest will invite children onstage to enjoy a live reading of The Night Before Christmas brought to life with music accompaniment. Concert attendees are invited to enter a drawing for a chance to receive a quick and fun “Conducting 101” lesson onstage with Music Director Matt Aubin before leading our Orchestra on Sleigh Ride! (see details below).
A festive favorite, this annual holiday concert is a treat for the whole family.
*The “Surprise Guest Conductor” drawing is open only to concert attendees. SMSO Staff, Musicians, and Board Members are not eligible. Registration is free and open to participants aged 5 years on up! Only one (1) entry per person; entries must be self-made and cannot name another individual.
FEATURED GUESTS
Citadel Dance Company
from Citadel Dance & Music Center
TICKETS
Adult – $40 Zone A | $24 Zone B
Youth* – $20 Zone A | $12 Zone B
Processing fees included in price.
*Youth ages 6-17 years
SAT. DECEMBER 21, 2024
EVENT SCHEDULE
5:30 PM – Doors open
6:30 PM – Concert (90 min)
PROGRAM
Musicians will already be on stage making a flurry of sound as they fine tune instruments and warm up with last minute practice of musical snippets or scales.
Signaling the start of the concert, a representative from the Symphony will come out on stage to welcome and greet our guests and thank our sponsors and supporters before turning the stage over to our Concertmaster, Musicians, and Conductor.
Last chance to enter your name into our raffle drawing to be our “Surprise Guest Conductor!”
FEATURING Our Surprise Guest Conductor!
FEATURING: Special Guest Story Teller
A favorite tradition and memory-maker for all, children are invited to be part of the magic and join our Story Teller onstage as the Orchestra brings this beloved story to life!
Concert-Goers become carolers as we all join in to sing along to familiar holiday tunes.