Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm
The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax
Featuring Michael Vanhevel, vocals
Greg Burton, conductor
Symphony Nova Scotia
FEATURING SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA
| Carol of the Drum Katherine Kay Davis, arr. Ray Wright |
| O Holy Night Adolph-Charles Adam (1803-1856), arr. Howard Cable |
| The Grinch – How He Stole Christmas Albert Hague (1920-2001), arr. Howard Cable |
| Jingle Bells a la Handel Traditional, arr. Pierpont and Howard Cable |
| Parade of the Wooden Soliders Harry Connick Jr. (b. 1967), arr. Howard Cable |
| The Polar Express Alan Silvestri (b. 1950), arr. Jerry Brubaker |
FEATURING SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA AND MICHAEL VANHEVEL
| Michael's Christmas Songbook Santa Claus is Coming to Town Silver Bells Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) Frosty the Snowman Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer White Christmas Various, arr. Howard Cable |
| The Mistletoe Carol (Ychelwydd) Traditional, arr. Howard Cable |
| Christmas Favourites We Need a Little Christmas It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Here Comes Santa Claus Up on the Roof-Top Merry Christmas Polka Various, arr. Howard Cable |
| Winter Wonderland Felix Bernard (1897-1944), arr. Paul Hemmer |
| Silent Night Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863), arr. Jan Angermuller |
| Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Hugh Martin (1914-2011), arr. Howard Cable |
Please note: This program will be approximately 90 minutes in length, with no intermission.
Extra Players: Anna Genest and Alsu Kamalieva, violin; Carrie VanSlyke, viola; Catherine Little, cello; Lena Turofsky, bass; Jack Chen, flute; Brett Dill, oboe; Amy Casey, clarinet; Julie Cuming and Randal Ulmer, horn; Emily Bellman and Greg Moffat, trumpet; Eric Mathis, Dale Sorensen, and Bob Nicholson (bass), trombone; Mark Bonang, tuba; D'Arcy Gray, percussion.
COVID-19 protocols will be in place, including mandatory face masks and proof of vaccination. While not required by Phase 5 restrictions, capacity will be limited to 60% to help ensure a safe, respectful environment for patrons, musicians, and staff.
Doors will be open one hour before the concert, and we ask that you please have your proof of vaccination and ID ready to present upon entry to the venue. Thank you for your understanding.
Face masks must be worn by the audience at all times, including while seated. If you need a mask, let us know. We have a limited number of disposable masks available to those who need them. You can remove your mask while drinking or eating in designated areas.
When we’re on stage, you may see us remove masks to play a woodwind or brass instrument, to conduct, to perform feature solos, to sing, or to speak. We wear masks at all other times.
For more information on Symphony Nova Scotia's COVID-19 protocols, tap here.