Sleigh Bells & Symphony: A Holiday Classic

There’s something about hearing the classics played live that makes the season feel real. Sleigh Bells & Symphony: A Holiday Classic is the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s gift to Birmingham families — an evening of all the songs you grew up with, performed live by the musicians who make Alabama proud, with a very special guest making an appearance

Conductor Chris Confessore leads the ASO through an irresistible program that spans generations — from Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker and the rousing fun of Santa’s Epic Ride to the cinematic magic of Christmas at the Movies, the timeless joy of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and a Christmas Carol Sing-Along the whole room will join. Close out the night with Jingle Bells Forever and Anderson’s beloved Sleigh Ride.

General admission seating means you come as you are, find your spot, and let the music do the rest.

Bring the whole family. Bring the neighbors. Bring everyone who still believes.

Thanks to our concert sponsor Health Pros for the ASO.

Plan Your Visit

Artists

Chris Confessore, conductor

Program to Include

Dan Goeller – Christmas Fantasy

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – March from The Nutcracker

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Trepak from The Nutcracker

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker

arr. Arthur Harris – Joy to the World

Benny Oschmann – Santa’s Epic Ride

arr. Bob Krogstad – The Bells of Christmas

Johnny Marks – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

arr. Bob Krogstad – Christmas at the Movies

Gene Autry – Here Comes Santa Claus

James Pierpont and John Philip Sousa – Jingle Bells Forever

arr. Dan Goeller – A Christmas Carol Sing-Along

Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride