Presented by the Austin Civic Orchestra

A Lone Star Holiday: Music, Magic, & Merriment

Registration ends Saturday, 12/13/2025 5:29pm CST

About This Concert

Dr. W.P. Sterneman III, Conductor 
TK Kenney, Narrator

Step into the warmth and wonder of the holiday season with A Lone Star Holiday, a concert that brings together cherished traditions, festive melodies, and a touch of Texas charm. Featuring a vibrant mix of storytelling, classical elegance, and beloved seasonal favorites, this evening of orchestral magic is sure to fill your heart with holiday cheer.

Repertoire:

  • T'was the Night Before Christmas by Bill Holcombe, TK Kenney, Narrator
  • Selections from The Polar Express by Silvestri (arr. Story)
  • Fantasia on Greensleeves by Vaughan Williams (Greaves), featuring Marica Gillespie-Norder and Mattie Baker on Flute
  • Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 by Bizet
  • Festive Sounds of Hanukkah by Bill Holcombe
  • Sleigh Ride by Anderson
  • Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky
  • Christmas Sing-Along by Richman
  • Jingle Bells Forever by Pierpont/Sousa, arr. Smith

Plenty of free, onsite parking at McCallum High School.


Bus Routes
#1, #481 and #801 stop two blocks from McCallum High School
#337 Stops across 2222 from the High School.

 

Tickets will be available online or at the door.
Need financial assistance with tickets?  Check out this page.

Please consider making a donation when purchasing a ticket. We work to keep the ticket prices low and depend on individual donations to help us continue to bring concerts like this to the Austin community.

About This Concert

Dr. W.P. Sterneman III, Conductor 
TK Kenney, Narrator

Step into the warmth and wonder of the holiday season with A Lone Star Holiday, a concert that brings together cherished traditions, festive melodies, and a touch of Texas charm. Featuring a vibrant mix of storytelling, classical elegance, and beloved seasonal favorites, this evening of orchestral magic is sure to fill your heart with holiday cheer.

Repertoire:

  • T'was the Night Before Christmas by Bill Holcombe, TK Kenney, Narrator
  • Selections from The Polar Express by Silvestri (arr. Story)
  • Fantasia on Greensleeves by Vaughan Williams (Greaves), featuring Marica Gillespie-Norder and Mattie Baker on Flute
  • Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 by Bizet
  • Festive Sounds of Hanukkah by Bill Holcombe
  • Sleigh Ride by Anderson
  • Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky
  • Christmas Sing-Along by Richman
  • Jingle Bells Forever by Pierpont/Sousa, arr. Smith

Plenty of free, onsite parking at McCallum High School.


Bus Routes
#1, #481 and #801 stop two blocks from McCallum High School
#337 Stops across 2222 from the High School.

 

Tickets will be available online or at the door.
Need financial assistance with tickets?  Check out this page.

Please consider making a donation when purchasing a ticket. We work to keep the ticket prices low and depend on individual donations to help us continue to bring concerts like this to the Austin community.

Getting There

McCallum Arts Center
5600 Sunshine Dr.
Austin, Texas 78731
United States