Christopher Dragon, conductor
Devin DeSantis, vocalist
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, director
Colorado Children's Chorale, Deborah deSantis, artistic director
arr HARRIS We Wish You A Merry Christmas
arr GARY FRY Old American Carols
TARAS NAHIRNIAK Hodie Christus
BRITTEN Ceremony of Carols
III. There is No Rose
VI. The Little Babe
arr BRYAN KELLY Ding Dong Merrily on High
LEROY ANDERSON A Christmas Festival
RANDOL BASS Gloria
BESTOR/O'NEIL 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
GARY FRY Santa Claus is Coming to Town
arr. JOHN HIGGINS Christmas on Broadway
LEROY ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
arr. BRYMER Irving Berlin's Christmas
CHRISTIANSON/ANDERSON "Comfort Ye/For Unto Us" from Too Hot to Handel
CHRISTIANSON/ANDERSON "Hallelujah Chorus" from Too Hot to Handel
DONALD FRASER This Christmastide
arr. GARY FRY We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The warm sounds of the holidays fill Boettcher Concert Hall with your favorite songs this December featuring the return of vocalist Devin DeSantis, by popular demand! ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, narrated live from stage, will put a smile on your face and set a festive tone for this treasured holiday program, and you won’t want to miss other favorite works like Sleigh Ride and more! This family-friendly evening features traditional Christmas carols, highlights from our popular production of Too Hot to Handel, and a chance to sing along to a few of your favorite winter tunes. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in preparation for the big night!
