FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2008
PRESS CONTACT: Rebecca Hawkins
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LINCOLN-SUDBURY HIGH SCHOOL’S ACCENT A CAPPELLA RINGS IN THE SEASON WITH LEXINGTON SYMPHONY
Lexington Symphony, a professional orchestra conducted by Sudbury resident Jonathan McPhee, has invited Lincoln-Sudbury High School’s Accent A Cappella to join its inaugural Holiday Pops celebration at Cary Hall on December 5th at 8:00pm. Other featured guests include Halalisa Singers, Lexington High School Madrigals, and Santa himself. Music Director Jonathan McPhee will lead the ensemble in a collection of holiday favorites, from Winter Wonderland to Sleigh Ride. In the spirit of giving, and to include all ages and as many as possible from the community and beyond, tickets are priced at $15 for adults and free for kids 18 and under.
Holiday Pops takes place on Lexington’s Holiday Festival Night, which begins at 4:00pm in Lexington’s downtown area and includes special shopping, dining, performances, and the annual tree-lighting ceremony with the arrival of Santa. The concert will be a chance for all to come in out of the cold and enjoy the spirit of the holidays through fun, best-loved music presented live with full orchestra. Come ready to sing along!
Jonathan McPhee is one of New England’s leading musical figures and is entering his fifth season with the Lexington Symphony. Equally at home as conductor for the symphony, ballet and opera, Maestro McPhee is Music Director of the Boston Ballet and has conducted orchestras throughout the world. Lexington Symphony is a professional orchestra of dedicated musicians who share a passion for their music and for exacting standards of performance. With an emphasis on accessibility within the community, the Symphony offers programming to reach all ages and an exciting concert experience enjoyed regularly by crowds of over 700 in Lexington’s beautiful Cary Hall.
Tickets to Lexington Symphony’s Holiday Pops can be purchased on-line at lexingtonsymphony.org, by phone at (781) 863-9581, or in person at Wales Copy, 1810 Mass. Ave. and The Crafty Yankee, 1838 Mass. Ave. Open seating. Cary Hall is MBTA-accessible and located at 1605 Mass. Ave., Lexington Center, between the Town Hall and the Police Station. Municipal parking available.