Center for the Arts Event Calendar

American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season

Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

Dec
13

Peter Wilson, conductor

The American Festival Pops Orchestra (AFPO) continues its annual tradition of spreading musical goodwill and cheer in this audience favorite! Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season returns under the baton of Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson, former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House and 30-year Marine Veteran violinist. The AFPO comprises more than 60 professional musicians, including faculty members from George Mason University’s Dewberry School of Music as well as instrumentalists from U.S. Armed Forces music ensembles and local orchestras. Enjoy a festive evening of seasonal favorites designed for the entire family.

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Tickets: $65, $55, $40; half-price for youth through Grade 12
Fees apply. Learn More

Run Time: approximately two hours, plus intermission

This performance also takes place on Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m. at our sister venue, the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA.

Program is subject to change.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
A pre-performance discussion begins one hour prior to the performance.
FREE TICKETS FOR MASON STUDENTS
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event. Learn more.