Deck the concert hall with holly jolly fun as Principal Pops Conductor John Morris Russell returns for four festive performances filled to the brim with holiday music favorites, a timeless carol sing-along, and maybe even a visit from the “man with the bag” himself… if you’re nice!
John Morris Russell, conductor
Sydney McSweeney, vocalist
African American Cultural Center
Amy Glidden, violin
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR/arr. Baynes Christmas Overture
arr. Ryan Murphy Dance and Sing (Il est né)
arr. Rob Mounsey We Three Kings
HAMLISCH/orch. Anthony Bisbano Chanukah Lights
arr. Matt Catingub Joy To The World
HERBERT Toyland from Babes in Toyland
HERBERT/arr. Campbell-Watson March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland
GRUBER/arr. Matt Catingub Silent Night Zydeco
BROOKS, STANLEY & TAYLOR/arr. Jim Gray Man With The Bag
arr. Jeff Tyzik O Come All Ye Faithful
–INTERMISSION–
DAVIS/arr. Rebecca Pellett Little Drummer Boy
BIZET Farandole from L’Arlésienne, Suite No. 2
BERLIN/arr. Bennett White Christmas
BACH/arr. Gounod Ave Maria
ALAN SILVESTRI/arr. Jerry Brubaker Suite from The Polar Express
arr. Jeff Tyzik God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
arr. Jeff Tyzik Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
arr. Finegan A Christmas Sing-A-Long
GRUBER/arr. Luck Silent Night
arr. Harris We Wish You a Merry Christmas