The assignment for a holiday concert by the Pasadena Symphony Association has fallen to the capable hands of Rachael Worby the Music Director and conductor of the Pasadena Pops Orchestra. Certainly Worby knows sparkle, and with the Symphony musicians, can be expected to put on a good show. Holiday POPS will take place at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Songs like “Jingle Bells”, “Silent Night”, and many more are promised and music from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, “The Polar Express”, and “Home Alone” are also on the bill. Guest performers will include Valarie Pettiford, who has been spotlighted with this orchestra on several occasions over the past few years; the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (actually Pasadena-based); and the Donald Brinegar Singers whose voices have added much to area music. We understand the Santa Claus may take some time off to add his jolly touch.
Ticket prices range from $25 to $75; kids under 14, $10. Tickets are available on line at www.pasadena-pops.org, the Civic Auditorium box office on Fridays or by calling the Symphony office, (626) 793-7172, ext. 16.
The Pasadena Civic Auditorium is located at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Information: (626) 793-7172, ext 16.