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John Morris Russell’s Holiday Pops

Unfortunately, John Morris Russell is unable to conduct this weekend’s performances of Holiday Pops due to illness. Bradley Thachuk, conductor of the Niagara Symphony and frequent BPO guest conductor, will conduct Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s performances. BPO Conductor Diversity Fellow Fernanda Lastra will conduct Sunday’s performance.
Please contact the BPO Box Office at (716) 885-5000 or boxoffice@bpo.org with any questions.
Deck the concert hall with holly jolly fun as Principal Pops Conductor John Morris Russell returns for four festive performances filled to the brim with holiday music favorites, a timeless carol sing-along, and maybe even a visit from the “man with the bag” himself… if you’re nice!
Program
John Morris Russell, conductor
Sydney McSweeney, vocalist
African American Cultural Center
Amy Glidden, violin
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR/arr. Baynes Christmas Overture
arr. Ryan Murphy Dance and Sing (Il est né)
arr. Rob Mounsey We Three Kings
HAMLISCH/orch. Anthony Bisbano Chanukah Lights
arr. Matt Catingub Joy To The World
HERBERT Toyland from Babes in Toyland
HERBERT/arr. Campbell-Watson March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland
GRUBER/arr. Matt Catingub Silent Night Zydeco
BROOKS, STANLEY & TAYLOR/arr. Jim Gray Man With The Bag
arr. Jeff Tyzik O Come All Ye Faithful
–INTERMISSION–
DAVIS/arr. Rebecca Pellett Little Drummer Boy
BIZET Farandole from L’Arlésienne, Suite No. 2
BERLIN/arr. Bennett White Christmas
BACH/arr. Gounod Ave Maria
ALAN SILVESTRI/arr. Jerry Brubaker Suite from The Polar Express
arr. Jeff Tyzik God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
arr. Jeff Tyzik Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
arr. Finegan A Christmas Sing-A-Long
GRUBER/arr. Luck Silent Night
arr. Harris We Wish You a Merry Christmas
About Sydney McSweeney
Vocalist
Sydney McSweeney’s distinctive jazz, gospel, and pop vocal stylings have made her one of the country’s hottest young vocalists. Her dynamic performances with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra have been described as “stunningly beautiful,” and her standing-room-only night club performances have become a favorite of audiences across the country. Although her schedule is jam-packed with recording sessions and performances, as a devoted teacher, she still carves out time to nurture the talents of her many students. When Sydney isn’t singing or teaching, she loves spending time under the warm covers of her bed watching movies.
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