A Symphony Christmas to be performed Dec. 2

Nov. 21—The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra will take the stage for its annual holiday concert, A Symphony Christmas, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Tilson Auditorium. The orchestra will perform holiday favorites such as "Sleigh Ride," "Festive Sounds of Hanukkah," selections from "The Nutcracker" plus an audience singalong.

The performance will feature Angela Brown, world-renowned soprano, singing "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," "O Holy Night," "My Simple Christmas Wish" and more.

"I am excited to begin the holiday season with the Terre Haute Symphony under the direction of my dear friend and musical collaborator, Maestro David Bowden," said Brown. "It is such a beautiful opportunity for me because we have performed on many musical occasions throughout my career. I'm going to have lots of family and friends in the audience and I can't wait to make new friends in Terre Haute during this festive season."

The concert, conducted by Artistic Director David Bowden, will open with Leroy Anderson's "Bugler's Holiday," first recorded in 1954 by the composer. "Bugler's Holiday" is performed by a trio of trumpeters with orchestra. Anderson has ties to Terre Haute and was initiated as an honorary member of the Gamma Omicron chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at Indiana State University in 1969.

Prior to the concert, Supper at the Symphony will be held in the McDee Family Heritage Ballroom in Tirey Hall. Doors open at 5, with dinner being served at 5:30 p.m. Dinner reservations are $25 per person. Entrée choices include roast turkey, roast pork and vegetable lasagna. All entrees are served with mashed potatoes with gravy and homestyle green beans. All guests will enjoy mixed greens with mandarin oranges, sugared almonds, green onions, celery, and rice wine/orange vinaigrette to start and a pumpkin roll with caramel sauce and spiced whipped cream for dessert. Reservations can be made at www.thso.org or by calling the THSO office at (812) 242-8476. Reservations close at noon Nov. 28.

All ticket holders can join Bowden for Concert Conversations at 6:45 p.m. in the McKee Family Heritage Ballroom.

Ticket prices for adults are $19, $48 and $60. Student and youth tickets are $5, $11 and $15. Prices do not include facility and venue fees. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.thso.org or calling the Hulman Center at 812-237-3737.

Free parking is available in the Indiana State Parking garage located at 750 Cherry Street between 4 and 11 p.m. Dec. 2. Enter the parking garage on Cherry Street. On Dec. 2, many downtown roads will be closed from 1 to 10 p.m. for the Light Your Way Parade during Miracle on 7th Street. Please plan to arrive at A Symphony Christmas early to allow time for parking.

This concert is sponsored by First Financial Bank, Ross Elliot Jewelers, Robert L. Cowden, Laney Meis, Bill Fenoglio and Stephanie Salter.