Great Performances at Mason
American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season
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Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season
Peter Wilson, conductor
The American Festival Pops Orchestra presents Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season, a cherished tradition and Center for the Arts audience favorite. Gather ‘round for this annual concert that is sure to warm hearts and spread cheer. Now in his second season, Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson welcomes old friends and new to the stage for a festive, family-friendly program of musical favorites, including highlights from Tchaikovsky’s original The Nutcracker followed by Duke Ellington’s jazz adaptation featuring AFPO’s Big Band musicians; music from movies including Frozen, Miracle on 34th Street, Polar Express, and Nightmare Before Christmas; special performances by guest jazz vocalists, including Mason Dewberry School of Music Professor Darden Purcell, Navy Band Veteran Courtney Williams, the Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble; and an uplifting audience singalong of beloved carols. Don’t miss an evening that promises to put everyone—even the “bah humbug” Scrooges—in the holiday spirit!
This performance is appropriate for all ages.
Tickets: $60, $51, $36; half-price for youth through Grade 12
This performance also takes place on Friday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. at our sister venue, the Hylton Center, in Manassas, VA.
Run Time: Approximately 105 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
A pre-performance discussion with Bryan Kidd, American Festival Pops Orchestra Composer/Arranger-in-Residence, will take place in Monson Grand Tier, which is located on the third level of the Center for the Arts Lobby, 45 minutes prior to curtain.
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available for each event. Learn more.