Event Calendar

Hylton Presents

American Festival Pops Orchestra Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season

Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall

Dec
12

Peter Wilson, conductor

The American Festival Pops Orchestra (AFPO) continues its tradition of spreading musical goodwill and cheer in this annual favorite! Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season returns under the baton of Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson, former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House and 30-year Marine Veteran violinist. The AFPO comprises more than 60 professional musicians, including faculty members from George Mason University's Dewberry School of Music, as well as instrumentalists from U.S. Armed Forces music ensembles and local orchestras. Enjoy a festive evening of seasonal favorites programmed for the entire family.

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

This performance will be captioned.

Tickets: $65, $55, $40; half-price for youth through Grade 12

Run Time: approximately two hours, plus intermission

This performance also takes place on Saturday, December 13 at 4 p.m. at our sister venue, the Center for the Arts in Fairfax, VA.

Program is subject to change.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
A pre-performance discussion begins one hour prior to the performance.
FREE TICKETS FOR MASON STUDENTS
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event. Learn more.