Left to right: Candace Colbert (oboe), Cashman Kerr Prince (cello), sponsor Robert Folsom, conductor Matthew Fritz, William Scherban, (clarinet and orchestra president) and Leslie Powers (violin and orchestra treasurer).The Parkway Concert Orchestra wishes to extend a special thanks to our sponsors for this concert.
The Parkway Concert Orchestra will present its annual Holiday Pops Concert Holiday Spirit on Sunday December 13 at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 100 Winter Street, Norwood. Matthew Fritz conducts the 50 piece non-profit orchestra in classical and pops holiday favorites for the entire family, including Carol of the Bells, Joy to the World Variations, Brody’s Hanukah Lights, and Anderson’s Christmas Festival. Vocalist Bob Colia will be featured in The Christmas Song and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
This concert is sponsored by May Funeral Home and the program is supported in part by a grant from the Norwood Cultural Council, a local agency and the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Donation is $15; $10 for seniors and $8 for children under 12 years old. For ticket reservations please call 781-762-0288.
| Variations on Joy to the World | arr. James Christensen |
| March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland | Victor Herbert ed. Clark McAlister |
| In the Bleak Midwinter | Gustav Holst arr. Smith and McCashin |
| Hanukah Lights, Fantasy for Orchestra | Jeffrey Brody |
| Carol of the Bells | Leontovich and Wilhousky arr. Richard Hayman |
| White Christmas | Irving Berlin arr. Bruce Chase |
| -- Intermission -- | |
| L’Arlésienne Suite, No. 1 I. Prelude IV. Carillon |
Georges Bizet arr. Langey and Schmid |
| The Christmas Song | Mel Torme arr. Shaffer |
| Bob Colia, Baritone | |
| Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | Martin and Blane arr. Bob Cerulli |
| Bob Colia, Baritone | |
| A Christmas Festival | Leroy Anderson |
| Sing-a-long, led by Bob Colia | |
Left to right: Candace Colbert (oboe), Cashman Kerr Prince (cello), sponsor Robert Folsom, conductor Matthew Fritz, William Scherban, (clarinet and orchestra president) and Leslie Powers (violin and orchestra treasurer).
photographer: Susan Silverman