HOLIDAY POPS
PERFORMANCES AT MARYLAND HALL, BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY AND SEVERNA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Get ready to experience one of the most beloved traditions in Annapolis—the ASO’S Annual Holiday Pops concert! This festive season, join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and our 70 world-class musicians as we bring the joy, beauty, and warmth of the holidays to life with a dazzling mix of classic carols and heartwarming holiday tunes. The Bowie State University Concert Choir will join us for performances at Maryland Hall, Severna Park High School, Bowie State University.
This year we’re offering three Holiday Pops concerts! No matter your busy holiday schedule, we’ve got you covered!
DATES
Friday, December 19, 2025 – 7:30pm at Maryland Hall, with Bowie State University Choir
Saturday, December 20, 2025 – 3:00pm at Severna Park High School, with Bowie State University Choir
Sunday, December 21, 2025 – 3:00pm at Dionne Warwick Theater at Bowie State University, with Bowie State University Choir
MUSIC PROGRAM
Bowie State University Choir *
Brandon J. Felder, Director
Engelbert Humperdinck Prelude from Hansel and Gretel
Léon Jessel The Parade of the Tin Soldiers
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, orch. S. Baynes Christmas Overture from The Forest of Wild Thyme, Op. 74
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Dance of the Buffoons from The Snow Maiden
Terry Mizesko A Chanukah Celebration
Arr. Bob Krogstad Christmas at the Movies
Intermission
Tony Small O’ Happy Holiday Sing *
Mervyn Warren / Hallerin Hilton Hill, Arr. C. Carthan Who Would Imagine a King *
Traditional / Anita Watkins-Stevens Come Thou Fount — And He Blessed *,
with Brandon J. Felder, piano
James Beckel A Christmas Fanfare
Mel Tormé/Robert Wells, arr. R. Lowden Christmas Song
J.F. Coots & H. Gillespie, Arr. B. Cerulli Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town (*)
James Stephenson A Holly and Jolly Sing-Along *
Various Hallelujah Forevermore *
TICKETING
Please call our Box Office to learn about student, military, law enforcement and first responder discounts that may be applied to this performance at both Maryland Hall and Strathmore: 410-263-0907.
Signature Series Subscribers receive 20% off tickets to Holiday Pops concerts. Sign into your account to use your discount!
Build Your Own season and enjoy total flexibility with our FlexPass Subscription. Choose between 3 or 4 Signature Series concerts on either Friday or Saturday evenings!
Photo credit: Annapolis Symphony Orchestra by Richard Brown