Holiday Pops Presented Dec. 20, 22

PORTSMOUTH, NH - Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents Family Holiday Pops on Sunday, Dec. 20 and Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015.

The Dec. 20 performance will be held at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham at 3 p.m.

The Dec. 22 performance will be held at The Music Hall in Portsmouth at 7:30 p.m. Packed with Holiday favorites and sing-a-longs, this annual concert is the perfect way to get in a festive mood.

The Dec. 20 performance at Cooperative Middle School in Stratham will feature the Spaulding High School Chorus from Rochester. The December 22 performance at the Music Hall will feature the Portsmouth High School Madrigal Singers. Returning soloists Ashley Wade and Rev. Bob Thompson will perform both days.

Highlights from the program include Handel’s Hallelujah chorus from the “Messiah”, the Suite from The Polar Express, and a range of familiar favorites from “White Christmas” to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.”

“Each year, the mood at the Family Holiday Pops is informal, festive and celebratory with an obvious emphasis on children,” notes John Page, Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director. “This year’s lineup is a mix of styles with traditional solo vocal numbers, separate choral and orchestral pieces as well audience sing-a-longs. And of course, hearing Reverend Thompson singing the part of the Grinch—well, singing anything really—is definitely not to be missed!”

Individual performance tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $12 for students. Season subscriptions are available at a 20% discount. The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra also offers a “Symphony & Dinner” option in partnership with Radici Restaurant, which includes a ticket and a three course prix fixe meal for $48.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit portsmouthsymphony.org.

Courtesy image by Virgil Mehalek