Maestro Russell Ger leads Newburgh Symphony, four soloists in its second annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 15

NEWBURGH — The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) will perform its second annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. at Aquinas Hall on the Mount Saint Mary College campus in Newburgh.
“A Thrill of Hope,” under the direction of Maestro Russell Ger, will feature Schubert’s “Ave Maria” and an array of beloved seasonal classics, including “Greensleeves” and “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” and Hanukkah favorites, as well as more secular fare like “Let it Snow,” “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland.”
“Last year’s inaugural Holiday Concert set an attendance record for the GNSO, and I have every hope that we surpass it in 2018.” Ger said. “Holiday music appeals to a broad audience, cutting across age and religious lines.
"Last year’s concert established two new traditions," Ger added, "the first being the participation of four exciting young soloists. The second was the audience joining our musicians and singing the closing Holiday medley with us.
"We will have four soloists again this year," he continued, "and we certainly believe that audience participation will equal or surpass last year."
Tickets are: balcony $50, reserved $40, open $35, senior citizen $25. They can be purchased online or at the door.
Call 845 913-7157 or visit www.newburghsymphony.org.
Students are admitted free to open seating. The snow date for the concert is Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m.