Holiday Pops

Spectacular

2025-26 Season: Pops Series
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Subscriptions & Pick 5 on-sale now! Order online or call the Appell Center Box Office at 717-846-1111.

Theater seating and digital access for 48 hours after the concert (Sunday at noon-Tuesday at noon)

Location

Appell Center for the Performing Arts

Date

Saturday, November 29, 2025
2:00 PM & 7:30 PM EST

Duration

2 Hours
Intermission

Programming

York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus kicks off your holiday season. Our favorite annual concert Holiday Pops Spectacular packs the theatre with holiday cheer. It’s truly a Wonderful Life! The Greater York Youth Ballet of Dance It Forward performs the magical Nutcracker ballet to perfect your evening.

DIMITRI TIOMKIN: Suite from It’s a Wonderful Life
ROBERT SHAW AND ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT: The Many Moods of Christmas Suite
PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY, orch. LAWRENCE GOLAN: Selections from The Nutcracker
CALVIN CUSTER, arr.: Chanukah Festival Overture
GEORGE CHADWICK: “Noël” from Symphonic Sketches
ROBERT WENDEL: Caribbean Sleigh Ride
LEROY ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL: “Hallelujah Chorus” from The Messiah
JOHN FINNEGAN, arr.: Christmas Singalong
Artists
Lawrence Golan

Conductor
Lawrence Golan is in high demand across the United States and internationally.
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Greater York Youth Ballet Of Dance It Forward

Lori Garling, Dance It Forward’s Director
Spreading joy, creativity, and connection through dance with professional standards, dynamic performances, and meaningful outreach.
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York Symphony Chorus
Carlos Casilla-Nova

Chorusmaster
His work has been praised by many, including the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Choral Directors.
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Digital Access Instructions
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Purchase a digital ticket online through your Appell Center account.
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You will receive an email with a link to access the digital concert the next day (Sunday) concert at 10am.
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Click on the link to enjoy the YSO from your home during the 48-hour concert access: Sunday at noon-Tuesday at noon.
How to Access the Digital Concert on a Smart TV

Step 1 Click the link from your confirmation email on a computer, tablet or smart phone and add this video to your YouTube account’s “Watch Later” list.
Step 2 Go to the YouTube app on your Smart TV. Go to your “Watch Later” list and choose the digital concert. Sit back and enjoy the concert!

25-26 Digital Program Book Coming Soon
Guest artist, time, date, location , seat, and program subject to change without notice.
Join Us at the Theater or Online

Subscriptions & Pick 5 on-sale now! Order online or call the Appell Center Box Office at 717-846-1111.

Theater seating and digital access for 48 hours after the concert (Sunday at noon-Tuesday at noon)

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