CHRISTMAS

WHAT'S INTERESTING ABOUT THIS CONCERT Our Christmas concert isn’t just about listening, the audience gets to join in during our annual carol sing-along. Warm up your voice and get ready to fill the hall with some of the season’s most beloved Christmas carols. Each year, the winner of our “Maestro for a Moment” auction item at the Black Tie Blue Jeans fundraiser gets the unforgettable opportunity to conduct the Symphony in Leroy Anderson’s holiday favorite, “Sleigh Ride.” Before taking the podium, our guest conductor receives conducting lessons from Music Director Robert Kahn. EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE SYMPHONY Pre-concert talk | 2:00 PM | Free Enjoy your concession drink at your seat. Phones on silent are welcome. The Great Falls Symphony’s cherished holiday tradition brings together a festive blend of orchestral favorites, beloved film music, and timeless carols. From the sparkling elegance of Johann Strauss to the nostalgic magic of The Snowman, The Polar Express, and Home Alone, this concert celebrates both the traditions we cherish and the new memories we create. Alongside these familiar classics, the Great Falls Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra in music ranging from John Rutter’s radiant setting of Gloria in excelsis Deo to a joyful audience sing-along of favorite Christmas carols. Whether these melodies recall childhood wonder, family gatherings, or simply the joy of the season, we hope they fill you with warmth and holiday spirit.