DENVER, COLORADO, USA, December 13, 2023 - Santa’s on the way to bring the enchantment of the holiday season to life as the Arapahoe Philharmonic, the Symphony of the Rockies proudly announces its much-anticipated Holly Jolly Singalong Concert. This festive event promises an extraordinary celebration for families and friends alike, offering an enchanting mash-up of holiday favorites and creating joy, warmth, and timeless musical memories.
The concerts will occur at Newman Center for the Performing Arts on December 16, 2023, at 2 pm and 4 pm. Admission is free and open to the public, inviting music enthusiasts of all ages to join the merriment and experience the season's magic.
The concert is part of the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s Discovery Concert Series, created by Conductor Devin Patrick Hughes. It is designed to bring a new generation of young concertgoers and their families to experience the orchestra.
“This was the best child-centered symphony I have ever experienced, which is saying something in 32 years of teaching,” elementary music teacher Heather Ward commented. Another music teacher commented, “The kids loved the music and the singing. It was very engaging, and was fun and funny! They loved seeing the instruments we learned about in class and loved the two main characters and story that went with the music.”
When asked what a child could expect from the experience, conductor and writer Devin Patrick Hughes said, “We want them to leave with an enriched curiosity about the orchestra and music - maybe even wanting to play an instrument. Our main goal is simple. We want to cultivate a lifelong relationship with music.”