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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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