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Vermont’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.

An audience holiday sing-a-long is included! This concert is conducted by VSO Music Director, Andrew Crust.

“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

PROGRAM

A Most Wonderful Christmas (arr. Robert Sheldon)
JONI MITCHELL (arr. Karl Hirzer)   River
Christmas carol sing-a-long (arr. Dan Goeller)
ANTONIO VIVALDI   The Four Seasons: Winter
VICTOR HELY-HUTCHINSON   A Carol Symphony
I. Allegro Energico

Intermission

LEROY ANDERSON   Christmas Festival Overture
MEL TORMÉ (arr. Bob Lowden)   The Christmas Song
MYRA FLYNN   Mama Song
DUKE ELLINGTON (arr. Jeff Tyzik)   The Nutcracker Suite
1. Overture
2. Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed Pipes)
3. Peanut Brittle Brigade
LEROY ANDERSON   Sleigh Ride

Holiday Pops Food Shelf Initiative:

The 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:

Coffee       Mayo       Mustard       Ketchup       Baked beans       Soup       Pasta sauce       Gluten-free products
Soap       Shampoo       Toothpaste       Dish detergent

 For accessibility information at this venue, please contact The Paramount at 802.775.0570 x201 or email hello@paramountvt.org.

This concert is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: