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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops - Rutland
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nCelebrate December with festive music and join Music Director Andrew Crust\, guest singers\, and your Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert that delivers a joyful mood for the season. Enjoy favorites like Sleigh Ride and selections from The Nutcracker\, a new commission by Vermont composer Michael Schachter inspired by a Jewish folktale\, a rousing audience holiday sing-a-long\, a musical reading of selections from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol\, and more!  \nAndrew Crust\, VSO Music Director \nM. T. Anderson and Marty Fogel\, narrators \nOpera Company of Middlebury Children’s Chorus: Uliana Alekhin\, Matilda (Till) Boyce\, Piper Donlon\, Harley Everitt\, Adelynn Leonard. Rachel Weinfeld\, Director \n  \nPROGRAM \nSamuel Coleridge-Taylor – Christmas Overture\n \nTrad/arr. Hayman – Carol of the Bells \nA reading by M. T. Anderson of excerpts from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol\, with musical selections from: \n\nKelly-Marie Murphy – Huron Carol Interlude\n\nRalph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves\n\nPeter Warlock – Pied-en-l’air and Pavane from “Capriol Suite”\n\nHoward Blake – Walking in the Air\n\nSergei Prokofiev – Lieutenant Kijé\, op. 60: Troika\n\n\nDelvyn Case – Rocket Sleigh\n \nArr. Sheldon – A Most Wonderful Christmas \nIntermission \nPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite\n \nTraditional/Rutter – The Twelve Days of (Vermont) Christmas\n \nArr. John Finnegan – Christmas Sing-a-Long\n \nMichael Schachter – The First Snow of Chelm (World Premiere)\, including narration by Marty Fogel\n \nLeroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride \n  \nThe VSO is partnering with the Black River Good Neighbor Services this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Paramount Theatre on December 7\, and all donated items will be brought to the food shelf by the SouthWest Friends of VSO volunteers. \nWe are thankful for the Natalie Lisman Fund (held at Maple Capital Management) for supporting guest soloists in this concert\, who have ties to Vermont\, and to sponsorship from AARP and Mascoma Bank. \n \n  \nA special thank you to our event sponsor: \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-rutland/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 30 Center St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rutland,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops - Burlington
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nSubscriptions are on sale now! \nTo subscribe\, click here.  \nCelebrate December with festive music and join Music Director Andrew Crust\, guest singers\, and your Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert that delivers a joyful mood for the season. Enjoy favorites like Sleigh Ride and selections from The Nutcracker\, a new commission by Vermont composer Michael Schachter inspired by a Jewish folktale\, a rousing audience holiday sing-a-long\, a musical reading of selections from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol\, and more!  \nAndrew Crust\, VSO Music Director \nM. T. Anderson and Marty Fogel\, narrators \nOpera Company of Middlebury Children’s Chorus: Uliana Alekhin\, Matilda (Till) Boyce\, Piper Donlon\, Harley Everitt\, Adelynn Leonard. Rachel Weinfeld\, Director \n  \nPROGRAM \nSamuel Coleridge-Taylor – Christmas Overture\n \nTrad/arr. Hayman – Carol of the Bells \nA reading by M. T. Anderson of excerpts from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol\, with musical selections from: \n\nKelly-Marie Murphy – Huron Carol Interlude\n\nRalph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves\n\nPeter Warlock – Pied-en-l’air and Pavane from “Capriol Suite”\n\nHoward Blake – Walking in the Air\n\nSergei Prokofiev – Lieutenant Kijé\, op. 60: Troika\n\n\nDelvyn Case – Rocket Sleigh\n \nArr. Sheldon – A Most Wonderful Christmas \nIntermission \nPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite\n \nTraditional/Rutter – The Twelve Days of (Vermont) Christmas\n \nArr. John Finnegan – Christmas Sing-a-Long\n \nMichael Schachter – The First Snow of Chelm (World Premiere)\, including narration by Marty Fogel\n \nLeroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride \n  \nThe VSO is partnering with the South Burlington Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Flynn on December 6\, and all donated items will be brought to the food shelf by volunteers.  \nA special thank you to our event sponsors: \n\nThe Lost Mural Project is pleased to sponsor this concert in support of the VSO and in honor of LMP Board Member Michael Schachter. \n  \n \n \nWe are thankful for the Natalie Lisman Fund (held at Maple Capital Management) for supporting guest soloists in this concert\, who have ties to Vermont\, and to our sponsors at AARP and Mascoma Bank. \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-burlington/
LOCATION:Flynn Center\, 153 Main Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Burlington
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops - Barre
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nCelebrate December with festive music and join Music Director Andrew Crust\, guest singers\, and your Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert that delivers a joyful mood for the season. Enjoy favorites like Sleigh Ride and selections from The Nutcracker\, a new commission by Vermont composer Michael Schachter inspired by a Jewish folktale\, a rousing audience holiday sing-a-long\, a musical reading of selections from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol\, and more!  \nAndrew Crust\, VSO Music Director \nM. T. Anderson and Marty Fogel\, narrators \nOpera Company of Middlebury Children’s Chorus: Uliana Alekhin\, Matilda (Till) Boyce\, Piper Donlon\, Harley Everitt\, Adelynn Leonard. Rachel Weinfeld\, Director \n  \nPROGRAM \nSamuel Coleridge-Taylor – Christmas Overture\n \nTrad/arr. Hayman – Carol of the Bells\n \nA reading by M. T. Anderson of excerpts from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol\, with musical selections from: \n\nKelly-Marie Murphy – Huron Carol Interlude\n\nRalph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves\n\nPeter Warlock – Pied-en-l’air and Pavane from “Capriol Suite”\n\nHoward Blake – Walking in the Air\n\nSergei Prokofiev – Lieutenant Kijé\, op. 60: Troika\n\n\nDelvyn Case – Rocket Sleigh\n \nArr. Sheldon – A Most Wonderful Christmas \nIntermission \nPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite\n \nTraditional/Rutter – The Twelve Days of (Vermont) Christmas\n \nArr. John Finnegan – Christmas Sing-a-Long\n \nMichael Schachter – The First Snow of Chelm (World Premiere)\, including narration by Marty Fogel\n \nLeroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride \n  \nThe VSO is partnering with the Hedding United Methodist Church Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Barre Opera House on December 5\, and all donated items will be brought to the food shelf by Bellows Falls Opera House volunteers. \nWe are thankful for the Natalie Lisman Fund (held at Maple Capital Management) for supporting guest soloists in this concert\, who have ties to Vermont\, and to sponsorship from AARP and Mascoma Bank.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-barre/
LOCATION:Barre Opera House\, 6 North Main St\, Barre\, VT\, 05641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Barre
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops with the VSO Chorus - Rutland
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nEach December we celebrate the holidays with music both contemplative and joyful\, leaving audiences with a song in their heart and the warmth of the season. Our upcoming Holiday Pops concerts include the orchestra and VSO’s 80-voice chorus leading three sing-a-longs and performing much-loved music by John Rutter\, LeRoy Anderson\, and George Frederic Handel. A new-to-VSO composition by Quinn Mason\, Spanish-influenced holiday music\, and traditional carols round out this traditional family-favorite event. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo conducts. \n  \nPROGRAM \nTraditional (arr. Sebesky)   –    A Christmas Scherzo\nTraditional (arr. Willcocks)   –   Adeste Fideles\nGeorge Frideric Handel   –   And the Glory of the Lord (from Messiah)\nJohn Rutter   –   What Sweeter Music\nGeorges Bizet   –   Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2\nRobert Shaw   –   The Many Moods of Christmas\, Suite 4 \nIntermission \nQuinn Mason   –   Christmas Eve Festivities\nMykola Leontovych (arr. Wilhousky)   –   Carol of the Bells\nJames Lord Pierpont (arr. Brandau)   –   Jingle Bells\, Wassail\nJohn Rutter   –   Esta Noche\nLeroy Anderson   –   Pastores a Belen\nIrving Berlin (arr. Huff/Moss)   –   White Christmas\nFrederic Austin (arr. Wilberg)   –   The Twelve Days of Christmas\nLeroy Anderson   –   Sleigh Ride \n  \nThe VSO is partnering with the Black River Good Neighbor Services this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Paramount Theatre on December 8\, and all donated items will be brought to the food shelf by the SouthWest Friends of VSO volunteers.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-with-the-vso-chorus-rut/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 30 Center St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops with the VSO Chorus - Burlington SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nTHIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT \nEach December we celebrate the holidays with music both contemplative and joyful\, leaving audiences with a song in their heart and the warmth of the season. Our upcoming Holiday Pops concerts include the orchestra and VSO’s 80-voice chorus leading three sing-a-longs and performing much-loved music by John Rutter\, LeRoy Anderson\, and George Frederic Handel. A new-to-VSO composition by Quinn Mason\, Spanish-influenced holiday music\, and traditional carols round out this traditional family-favorite event. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo conducts. \n  \nPROGRAM \nTraditional (arr. Sebesky)   –    A Christmas Scherzo\nTraditional (arr. Willcocks)   –   Adeste Fideles\nGeorge Frideric Handel   –   And the Glory of the Lord (from Messiah)\nJohn Rutter   –   What Sweeter Music\nGeorges Bizet   –   Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2\nRobert Shaw   –   The Many Moods of Christmas\, Suite 4 \nIntermission \nQuinn Mason   –   Christmas Eve Festivities\nMykola Leontovych (arr. Wilhousky)   –   Carol of the Bells\nJames Lord Pierpont (arr. Brandau)   –   Jingle Bells\, Wassail\nJohn Rutter   –   Esta Noche\nLeroy Anderson   –   Pastores a Belen\nIrving Berlin (arr. Huff/Moss)   –   White Christmas\nFrederic Austin (arr. Wilberg)   –   The Twelve Days of Christmas\nLeroy Anderson   –   Sleigh Ride \n  \nThe VSO is partnering with the South Burlington Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Flynn on December 7\, and all donated items will be brought to the food shelf by volunteers from the South Burlington Rotary Club. 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-with-the-vso-chorus-btv/
LOCATION:Flynn Center\, 153 Main Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops with the VSO Chorus - Barre SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nTHIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT \nEach December we celebrate the holidays with music both contemplative and joyful\, leaving audiences with a song in their heart and the warmth of the season. Our upcoming Holiday Pops concerts include the orchestra and VSO’s 80-voice chorus leading three sing-a-longs and performing much-loved music by John Rutter\, LeRoy Anderson\, and George Frederic Handel. A new-to-VSO composition by Quinn Mason\, Spanish-influenced holiday music\, and traditional carols round out this traditional family-favorite event. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo conducts. \n  \nPROGRAM \nTraditional (arr. Sebesky)   –    A Christmas Scherzo\nTraditional (arr. Willcocks)   –   Adeste Fideles\nGeorge Frideric Handel   –   And the Glory of the Lord (from Messiah)\nJohn Rutter   –   What Sweeter Music\nGeorges Bizet   –   Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2\nRobert Shaw   –   The Many Moods of Christmas\, Suite 4 \nIntermission \nQuinn Mason   –   Christmas Eve Festivities\nMykola Leontovych (arr. Wilhousky)   –   Carol of the Bells\nJames Lord Pierpont (arr. Brandau)   –   Jingle Bells\, Wassail\nJohn Rutter   –   Esta Noche\nLeroy Anderson   –   Pastores a Belen\nIrving Berlin (arr. Huff/Moss)   –   White Christmas\nFrederic Austin (arr. Wilberg)   –   The Twelve Days of Christmas\nLeroy Anderson   –   Sleigh Ride \n  \nThe VSO is partnering with the Hedding United Methodist Church Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Barre Opera House on December 6\, and all donated items will be brought to the food shelf by Bellows Falls Opera House volunteers. 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-with-the-vso-chorus-barre/
LOCATION:Barre Opera House\, 6 North Main St\, Barre\, VT\, 05641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Brass Quintet and Counterpoint - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:TONIGHT’S CONCERT IS SOLD OUT \nIn 2023\, one of our favorite annual holiday offerings tours to Warren\, Newport\, Grafton\, and Manchester for programs of music and cheer. Each VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint concert features a perfect blend of brass and voices with seasonal fun. The program includes two world premieres: “The Christmas Truce” for chorus by Saxtons River-based composer Carol Wood\, based on the WW1 Christmas ceasefires\, and a brass composition by Leela McCann\, a U-32 School District and Music-COMP student (Music Composition Mentoring Program). The concert is rounded out by enchanting traditional carols\, timeless arrangements by Robert De Cormier (the founder of Counterpoint and the VSO Chorus)\, compositions by Bach\, Gabrieli\, and Farnaby\, and fun holiday tunes such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Baby”. \nIn Manchester we’ll welcome chorus members of the Burr and Burton Academy as they join us in song! Don’t miss out on this musical treat\, conducted by Nathaniel G. Lew. \nVSO Brass Quintet\nHannah Messenger\, horn\nSeelan Manickam and Ryan Noe\, trumpet\nMatthew Wright\, trombone\nPhilip Hyman\, tuba \nCounterpoint\nColleen Flynn Campbell\, Neil Cerutti\, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman\, Brian Clancy\, Scott Czerwinski\, Carolyn Dickinson\, Anne D’Olivo\, Maria Weber Lamson\, Zebulun McLellan\, Kevin Quigley\, Linda Radtke\, Allison Devery Steinmetz\, Cameron Steinmetz \n  \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \nThe student premiere is in partnership with:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/brass-quintet-and-counterpoint-manchester/
LOCATION:Manchester First Congregational Church\, 3624 Main St\, Manchester\, VT\, 05254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Brass Quintet
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SUMMARY:Brass Quintet and Counterpoint - Grafton
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, call 802-843-2447. \nIn 2023\, one of our favorite annual holiday offerings tours to Warren\, Newport\, Grafton\, and Manchester for programs of music and cheer. Each VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint concert features a perfect blend of brass and voices with seasonal fun. The program includes two world premieres: “The Christmas Truce” for chorus by Saxtons River-based composer Carol Wood\, based on the WW1 Christmas ceasefires\, and a brass composition by Leela McCann\, a U-32 School District and Music-COMP student (Music Composition Mentoring Program). The concert is rounded out by enchanting traditional carols\, timeless arrangements by Robert De Cormier (the founder of Counterpoint and the VSO Chorus)\, compositions by Bach\, Gabrieli\, and Farnaby\, and fun holiday tunes such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Baby”. \nDon’t miss out on this musical treat\, conducted by Nathaniel G. Lew. \nVSO Brass Quintet\nHannah Messenger\, horn\nSeelan Manickam and Ryan Noe\, trumpet\nMatthew Wright\, trombone\nPhilip Hyman\, tuba \nCounterpoint\nColleen Flynn Campbell\, Neil Cerutti\, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman\, Brian Clancy\, Scott Czerwinski\, Carolyn Dickinson\, Anne D’Olivo\, Maria Weber Lamson\, Zebulun McLellan\, Kevin Quigley\, Linda Radtke\, Allison Devery Steinmetz\, Cameron Steinmetz \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \nThe student premiere is in partnership with:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/brass-quintet-and-counterpoint-grafton/
LOCATION:Grafton Community Church\, 55 Main Street\, Grafton\, VT\, 05146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Brass Quintet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040027
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SUMMARY:Brass Quintet and Counterpoint - Newport
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS \nIn 2023\, one of our favorite annual holiday offerings tours to Warren\, Newport\, Grafton\, and Manchester for programs of music and cheer. Each VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint concert features a perfect blend of brass and voices with seasonal fun. The program includes two world premieres: “The Christmas Truce” for chorus by Saxtons River-based composer Carol Wood\, based on the WW1 Christmas ceasefires\, and a brass composition by Leela McCann\, a U-32 School District and Music-COMP student (Music Composition Mentoring Program). The concert is rounded out by enchanting traditional carols\, timeless arrangements by Robert De Cormier (the founder of Counterpoint and the VSO Chorus)\, compositions by Bach\, Gabrieli\, and Farnaby\, and fun holiday tunes such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Baby”. \nVSO Brass Quintet\nHannah Messenger\, horn\nSeelan Manickam and Ryan Noe\, trumpet\nMatthew Wright\, trombone\nPhilip Hyman\, tuba \nCounterpoint\nColleen Flynn Campbell\, Neil Cerutti\, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman\, Brian Clancy\, Scott Czerwinski\, Carolyn Dickinson\, Anne D’Olivo\, Maria Weber Lamson\, Zebulun McLellan\, Kevin Quigley\, Linda Radtke\, Allison Devery Steinmetz\, Cameron Steinmetz \nIn Newport we’ll welcome chorus members of the Lake Region Union School District as they join us in song! Don’t miss out on this musical treat\, conducted by Nathaniel G. Lew. \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \nThe student premiere is in partnership with: \n \nThis concert is generously sponsored by:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/brass-quintet-and-counterpoint-newport/
LOCATION:United Church of Newport\, 63 3rd St\, Newport\, VT\, 05855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Brass Quintet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T213000
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SUMMARY:Brass Quintet and Counterpoint - Warren
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. \nIn 2023\, one of our favorite annual holiday offerings tours to Warren\, Newport\, Grafton\, and Manchester for programs of music and cheer. Each VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint concert features a perfect blend of brass and voices with seasonal fun. The program includes two world premieres: “The Christmas Truce” for chorus by Saxtons River-based composer Carol Wood\, based on the WW1 Christmas ceasefires\, and a brass composition by Leela McCann\, a U-32 School District and Music-COMP student (Music Composition Mentoring Program). The concert is rounded out by enchanting traditional carols\, timeless arrangements by Robert De Cormier (the founder of Counterpoint and the VSO Chorus)\, compositions by Bach\, Gabrieli\, and Farnaby\, and fun holiday tunes such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Baby”. Don’t miss out on this musical treat\, conducted by Nathaniel G. Lew. \nVSO Brass Quintet\nHannah Messenger\, horn\nSeelan Manickam and Ryan Noe\, trumpet\nMatthew Wright\, trombone\nPhilip Hyman\, tuba \nCounterpoint\nColleen Flynn Campbell\, Neil Cerutti\, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman\, Brian Clancy\, Scott Czerwinski\, Carolyn Dickinson\, Anne D’Olivo\, Maria Weber Lamson\, Zebulun McLellan\, Kevin Quigley\, Linda Radtke\, Allison Devery Steinmetz\, Cameron Steinmetz \nAdmission is free but you must reserve a ticket to hold your spot. \nFor accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \nThe student premiere is in partnership with: \n \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/brass-quintet-and-counterpoint-warren/
LOCATION:Warren United Church\, 339 Main Street\, Warren\, VT\, 05674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Brass Quintet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040027
CREATED:20230506T232138Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops with Myra Flynn - Rutland
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \nVermont’s own indie-soul queen Myra Flynn joins the VSO for its annual family-friendly orchestra holiday concert. We’ll explore familiar melodies\, bring some jazz flair to a holiday classic\, and enjoy Flynn’s soulful voice as she brings to life Christmas carols\, folk music\, and one of her own original compositions. We’ll also spotlight VSO Assistant Concertmaster Kathy Andrew as our violin soloist for Vivaldi’s enchanting piece.  \nAn audience holiday sing-a-long is included! This concert is conducted by VSO Music Director\, Andrew Crust. \n“Myra’s vocals absolutely raise the music to a higher plain … Myra’s voice is something that really hits you square in the jaw. It’s sultry and silky smooth …” Higher Plain Music \n  \nPROGRAM \nA Most Wonderful Christmas (arr. Robert Sheldon)\nJONI MITCHELL (arr. Karl Hirzer)   River\nChristmas carol sing-a-long (arr. Dan Goeller)\nANTONIO VIVALDI   The Four Seasons: Winter\nVICTOR HELY-HUTCHINSON   A Carol Symphony\nI. Allegro Energico \nIntermission \nLEROY ANDERSON   Christmas Festival Overture\nMEL TORMÉ (arr. Bob Lowden)   The Christmas Song\nMYRA FLYNN   Mama Song\nDUKE ELLINGTON (arr. Jeff Tyzik)   The Nutcracker Suite\n1. Overture\n2. Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed Pipes)\n3. Peanut Brittle Brigade\nLEROY ANDERSON   Sleigh Ride \n\nHoliday Pops Food Shelf Initiative: \nThe VSO is partnering with Black River Good Neighbor Services this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Paramount on December 10\, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert. All donated items will be brought to Black River Good Neighbor Services by VSO volunteers.  Suggested donations inclue:\n \nCoffee       Mayo       Mustard       Ketchup       Baked beans       Soup       Pasta sauce       Gluten-free products\nSoap       Shampoo       Toothpaste       Dish detergent \n  \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact The Paramount at 802.775.0570 x201 or email hello@paramountvt.org. \nThis concert is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-with-myra-flynn-rutland/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 30 Center St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rutland,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040027
CREATED:20230506T232158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T151835Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops with Myra Flynn - Burlington
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Here \nVermont’s own indie-soul queen Myra Flynn joins the VSO for its annual family-friendly orchestra holiday concert. We’ll explore familiar melodies\, bring some jazz flair to a holiday classic\, and enjoy Flynn’s soulful voice as she brings to life Christmas carols\, folk music\, and one of her own original compositions. We’ll also spotlight VSO Assistant Concertmaster Kathy Andrew as our violin soloist for Vivaldi’s enchanting piece. \nAn audience holiday sing-a-long is included! This concert is conducted by VSO Music Director\, Andrew Crust. \n“Myra’s vocals absolutely raise the music to a higher plain … Myra’s voice is something that really hits you square in the jaw. It’s sultry and silky smooth …” Higher Plain Music \nPROGRAM \nA Most Wonderful Christmas (arr. Robert Sheldon)\nJONI MITCHELL (arr. Karl Hirzer)   River\nChristmas carol sing-a-long (arr. Dan Goeller)\nANTONIO VIVALDI   The Four Seasons: Winter\nVICTOR HELY-HUTCHINSON   A Carol Symphony\nI. Allegro Energico \nIntermission \nLEROY ANDERSON   Christmas Festival Overture\nMEL TORMÉ (arr. Bob Lowden)   The Christmas Song\nMYRA FLYNN   Mama Song\nDUKE ELLINGTON (arr. Jeff Tyzik)   The Nutcracker Suite\n1. Overture\n2. Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed Pipes)\n3. Peanut Brittle Brigade\nLEROY ANDERSON   Sleigh Ride \n  \nHoliday Pops Food Shelf Initiative: \nThe VSO is partnering with the South Burlington Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Flynn on December 10\, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert. All donated items will be brought to the South Burlington Food Shelf by VSO volunteers. Most needed items include:\nCanned meats       Canned fruits       Soup       Pasta/Tomato sauce       Cereals\nCanned vegetables       Snacks       Pasta and Mac and Cheese boxes       Coffee       Tea\nPeanut butter       Jellies and jams       Paper towels \n  \n For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact the Flynn at 802-863-5966 or visit the Flynn’s accessibility website by clicking here. \nThis concert is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-with-myra-flynn-burlington/
LOCATION:Flynn Center\, 153 Main Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Burlington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040027
CREATED:20230506T232219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T134646Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops with Myra Flynn - Barre
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \nVermont’s own indie-soul queen Myra Flynn joins the VSO for its annual family-friendly orchestra holiday concert. We’ll explore familiar melodies\, bring some jazz flair to a holiday classic\, and enjoy Flynn’s soulful voice as she brings to life Christmas carols\, folk music\, and one of her own original compositions. We’ll also spotlight VSO Assistant Concertmaster Kathy Andrew as our violin soloist for Vivaldi’s enchanting piece. \nAn audience holiday sing-a-long is included! This concert is conducted by VSO Music Director\, Andrew Crust. \n“Myra’s vocals absolutely raise the music to a higher plain … Myra’s voice is something that really hits you square in the jaw. It’s sultry and silky smooth …” Higher Plain Music \nPROGRAM \nA Most Wonderful Christmas (arr. Robert Sheldon)\nJONI MITCHELL (arr. Karl Hirzer)   River\nChristmas carol sing-a-long (arr. Dan Goeller)\nANTONIO VIVALDI   The Four Seasons: Winter\nVICTOR HELY-HUTCHINSON   A Carol Symphony\nI. Allegro Energico \nIntermission \nLEROY ANDERSON   Christmas Festival Overture\nMEL TORMÉ (arr. Bob Lowden)   The Christmas Song\nMYRA FLYNN   Mama Song\nDUKE ELLINGTON (arr. Jeff Tyzik)   The Nutcracker Suite\n1. Overture\n2. Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed Pipes)\n3. Peanut Brittle Brigade\nLEROY ANDERSON   Sleigh Ride \n  \n  \nHoliday Pops Food Shelf Initiative: \nThe VSO is partnering with the Hedding United Methodist Church Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Barre Opera House on December 9\, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert. All donated items will be brought to the food shelf by Bellows Falls Opera House volunteers.  \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \n  \nThis concert is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-with-myra-flynn-barre/
LOCATION:Barre Opera House\, 6 North Main St\, Barre\, VT\, 05641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040027
CREATED:20221006T144219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T165949Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops at the Paramount
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Here \nWhat better way to celebrate December with festive music\, singing holiday favorites\, and storytelling by one of Vermont’s most beloved radio hosts? Join our guest conductor Anthony Parnther\, Vermont Public host Jane Lindholm\, singers from the Lyric Theatre\, and your Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert to get you in a joyful mood for the season. Enjoy well-known favorites like Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker\, Anderson’s Sleigh Ride\, and the Ukrainian Carol of the Bells\, alongside new-to-VSO holiday repertoire by Rosephanye Powell and Darin Kelly\, a reading of The Night Before Christmas\, carols and an audience holiday sing-a-long! \nProgram: \nColeridge-Taylor (arr. Baynes) – Christmas Overture\nBach-Gounod (arr. Dragon) – Ave Maria\nLeontovich (arr. TBD) – The Carol of the Bells\nTchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite\nThe Battle (Act 1\, No. 7)\nIn the Christmas Tree (Act 1\, No. 8)\nWaltz of the Flowers (Act 2\, No. 13)\nRandol Bass – The Night Before Christmas \nIntermission \nRosaphanye Powell – Christmas Memories\nAdam Silvestri – Christmas Carol (Main Title)\nAdam – O Holy Night\nDarin Kelly – Of Night and Lights\nDragon – Jingle Bells Fantasy\nAnderson – Sleigh Ride\nJohn Finnegan – Christmas Sing-Along \n  \nHoliday Pops Food Shelf Initiative: \nThe VSO is partnering with Black River Good Neighbor Services this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Paramount on December 11\, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert. All donated items will be brought to Black River Good Neighbor Services by VSO volunteers. Click the above link to learn more about what you can bring. \nThis concert is generously sponsored by: \n \nAdditional funding in part by The Young Cultural Endowment for Rutland Fund.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-at-the-paramount/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 30 Center St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rutland,Holiday,Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040027
CREATED:20221006T143957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T181947Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops at the Flynn
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Here \nWhat better way to celebrate December with festive music\, singing holiday favorites\, and storytelling by one of Vermont’s most beloved radio hosts? Join our guest conductor Anthony Parnther\, Vermont Public host Jane Lindholm\, singers from the Lyric Theatre\, and your Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert to get you in a joyful mood for the season. Enjoy well-known favorites like Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker\, Anderson’s Sleigh Ride\, and the Ukrainian Carol of the Bells\, alongside new-to-VSO holiday repertoire by Rosephanye Powell and Darin Kelly\, a reading of The Night Before Christmas\, carols and an audience holiday sing-a-long! \nProgram: \nColeridge-Taylor (arr. Baynes) – Christmas Overture\nBach-Gounod (arr. Dragon) – Ave Maria\nLeontovich (arr. TBD) – The Carol of the Bells\nTchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite\nThe Battle (Act 1\, No. 7)\nIn the Christmas Tree (Act 1\, No. 8)\nWaltz of the Flowers (Act 2\, No. 13)\nRandol Bass – The Night Before Christmas \nIntermission \nRosaphanye Powell – Christmas Memories\nAdam Silvestri – Christmas Carol (Main Title)\nAdam – O Holy Night\nDarin Kelly – Of Night and Lights\nDragon – Jingle Bells Fantasy\nAnderson – Sleigh Ride\nJohn Finnegan – Christmas Sing-Along \nThis concert is generously sponsored by: \n \nHoliday Pops Food Shelf Initiative: \nThe VSO is partnering with the South Burlington Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Flynn on December 10\, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert. All donated items will be brought to the South Burlington Food Shelf by VSO volunteers. Click the above link to learn more about what you can bring.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-at-the-flynn/
LOCATION:Flynn Center\, 153 Main Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Pops,Burlington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040027
CREATED:20221006T142517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T182212Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops at Barre Opera House
DESCRIPTION:TONIGHT’S CONCERT IS SOLD OUT \nWhat better way to celebrate December than with festive music\, singing holiday favorites\, and storytelling by one of Vermont’s most beloved radio hosts? Join our guest conductor Anthony Parnther\, Vermont Public host Jane Lindholm\, singers from the Lyric Theatre\, and your Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert to get you in a joyful mood for the season. Enjoy well-known favorites like Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker\, Anderson’s Sleigh Ride\, and the Ukrainian Carol of the Bells\, alongside new-to-VSO holiday repertoire by Rosephanye Powell and Darin Kelly\, a reading of The Night Before Christmas\, carols and an audience holiday sing-a-long! \nProgram: \nColeridge-Taylor (arr. Baynes) – Christmas Overture\nBach-Gounod (arr. Dragon) – Ave Maria\nLeontovich (arr. TBD) – The Carol of the Bells\nTchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite\nThe Battle (Act 1\, No. 7)\nIn the Christmas Tree (Act 1\, No. 8)\nWaltz of the Flowers (Act 2\, No. 13)\nRandol Bass – The Night Before Christmas \nIntermission \nRosaphanye Powell – Christmas Memories\nAdam Silvestri – Christmas Carol (Main Title)\nAdam – O Holy Night\nDarin Kelly – Of Night and Lights\nDragon – Jingle Bells Fantasy\nAnderson – Sleigh Ride\nJohn Finnegan – Christmas Sing-Along \n  \nHoliday Pops Food Shelf Initiative: \nThe VSO is partnering with the Spaulding High School Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Barre Opera House on December 9\, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert. All donated items will be brought to the Spaulding High School Food Shelf by VSO volunteers. Click the above link to learn more about what you can bring. \n  \nThis concert is generously sponsored by:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-at-barre-opera-house/
LOCATION:Barre Opera House\, 6 North Main St\, Barre\, VT\, 05641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Barre,Pops
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