Saturday, December 13, 2025
7:30 PM
Experience the magic at Orchestra Kentucky’s J.C. Kirby Christmas Spectacular, a beloved South Central Kentucky holiday tradition now in its eighth year. With enchanting music, festive cheer, and a special visit from Santa, this annual celebration is sure to fill your heart with the joy of the season.
On the Podium Tonight: Orchestra Kentucky Music Director- Jeff Reed

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Co-Sponsors
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Concert Participants:
-Orchestra Kentucky
-Orchestra Kentucky Chorale
-Children’s Choir
-Jeff Reed, conductor
-Wayne Pope, conductor/chorus master
-Pam Thurman, children’s choir director
-Jonathan Vanderpool, vocalist
-Chris Morse, vocalist
-Jesse McFarland, vocalist
Set List
Prelude: The Wonder of Christmas – Arr. Campbell – 3:00
Away in a Manger – Arr. Davis – 3:30
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella – Arr. Davis – 2:30
Shilling Song from The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical (Jon Vanderpool/Chris Morse) – Tunney 3:30
I Once Knew Love from The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical – (Jon Vanderpool) – Tunney
Here We Come A-Caroling (choir) – Arr. Hayman – 5:00
Mary, Did You Know? (choir) – Arr. Schrader – 4:00
O Holy Night (choir) – Arr. Rutter – 6:00
Christmas Sing-along (choir/children’s choir) – Arr. Goeller – 6:30
INTERMISSION
Santa’s Epic Ride (God Rest Ye) – Arr. Oschmann – 2:30
Christmas at the Movies – Arr. Krogstad – 6:00
Winter Wonderland (Jesse McFarland) – Arr. Capstaff – 3:00
The Christmas Song – Arr. Lowden – 3:00
Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Arr. Mason/Sheehan – 3:00
Traditions of Christmas (choir) – Arr. Davis – 3:30
A Christmas Festival (choir) – Arr. Anderson – 5:00
Hallelujah Chorus (choir) – Handel – 4:00
Sleigh Ride (choir) – Arr. Anderson – 3:00

