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ANNOUNCING THE 2023-24 SEASON!

Magic of Christmas

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Saturday, December 17 2022
2:00pm
Merrill Auditorium

Program

John WILLIAMS: Music from Home Alone
Somewhere in my Memory
Merry Christmas

Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY: Selections from The Nutcracker
Sugar Plum Fairy

Leon JESSEL: Parade of the Wooden Soldiers

Nat King COLE: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

Paul FULLAM: The Maine Christmas Song

George Frideric HANDEL: “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah 

Fred COOTS & Haven GILLESPIE: Santa Claus is coming to town
As performed by Michael Bublé, transcribed and adapted by Cy Payne 

Edward POLA & George WYLE arr. HANSEN: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Leroy ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride

arr. FINNEGAN: Christmas Sing-Along

All artists, programs and dates are subject to change.

Enjoy this cherished holiday tradition (now in its 43rd year!) in person or online! Magic of Christmas will be led by Music Director Eckart Preu and feature special guests, including a special appearance by Santa! Celebrate the season with Christmas classics new and old – including the beloved “Sleigh Ride”.


IMPORTANT: This in-person performance of Magic of Christmas is specifically designed to be familyfriendly, with a shorter program (approximately 70 minutes), and no intermission. If you would prefer to enjoy the full program click the button below to view all full program performances. 

VIEW FULL PROGRAM MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES

 


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Eckart Preu Music Director

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Nick Ziobro vocals

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