Make the holidays feel magical and manageable. Jingle Bell Jam combines festive music, holiday decorations, pre-concert activities, and a sing-along into an experience built for families. With Grant O’Brien conducting, the orchestra brings seasonal favorites to life in a way that is bright, interactive, and easy to love. Santa conducts the orchestra, adding an extra layer of wonder for kids and a lot of smiles for grown-ups. Whether you come at noon or 4pm, expect music that invites participation and moments designed for wide eyes and big grins. It is not just a concert; it is a shared holiday memory made in real time.

Program

Grant O’Brien, conductor
Kathleen Bassett, soprano
Royal Academy of Ballet
Santa Claus

ANDERSON  Sleigh Ride
JOHN DEBNEY (arr. John Hoesly)  Theme from Elf
TCHAIKOVSKY  March from The Nutcracker, Op. 71
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Waltz of the Snowflakes
MARTIN & BLANE (orch. Brad Ritchie)  Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
CUSTER  Chanukah Festival Overture
PROKOFIEV  Suite from Lieutenant Kijé, Opus 60
IV. Troika
ALBERT HAGUE (orch. Brad Ritchie)  You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch from How The Grinch Stole Christmas
ANDERSON  A Christmas Festival
Joy To The World
Deck The Halls
Good King Wenceslas
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Jingle Bells
Adeste Fidelis
VARIOUS (James Stephenson)  A Holly and Jolly Sing-Along!

 Jingle Bell Jam is presented by

BPO Holiday Concerts are presented by