Location
Appell Center for the Performing Arts: Strand Theater
Date
Saturday, November 28, 2026
2:00 PM & 7:30 PM EST
Duration
2 Hours
Intermission
Programming
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring tingle tingling too! Kickstart your holiday season with the York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and special guest artist, The Franklin & Marshall African Drumming Ensemble. It’s that time of year when the theatre is filled with festive tunes, traditions old and new and our annual holiday singalong.
CHILCOTT (arr.) The Twelve Days of Christmas
SHAW & BENNETT (arr.) The Many Moods of Christmas Suite No. 4
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY “March” from The Nutcracker
JOHN WILLIAMS “Dry Your Tears, Afrika” from Amistad
LEROY ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
LUCAS RICHMAN Hanukkah Festival Overture
ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE (arr. Crafton Beck) “The Circle of Life” from The Lion King
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL “Hallelujah” from Messiah
JOHN FINNNEGAN (arr.) Christmas Singalong
Artists
Lawrence Golan
Conductor
Lawrence Golan is in high demand across the United States and internationally. Read Bio >>
The Franklin & Marshall African Drumming
Tammi Hessen, Director
Explores the traditions, art, and folklore of percussion-based African music and song
York Symphony Chorus
Carlos Casilla-Nova
Chorusmaster
His work has been praised by many, including the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Choral Directors. Read Bio >>
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