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Message from the Executive Director

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

From the Executive Director

-“You Raise Me Up,” popularized by Josh Groban
Welcome,

As you settle in for tonight’s wonderful concert, I’d like to take a moment to tell you about
I love everything about the holidays. Cookie swapping and
another concert we have coming up on Friday, November 18 at 7pm. Last year, for the first
time, the Phil partnered with America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration to bring you a
holiday shopping. Snowy nights and festive lights. But one of my
very special concert the night before the big parade. It was so successful; we were invited to
do it again this year.

favorite things is the Phil’s Holiday Pops, the biggest, merriest,
The concert, conducted by Steven Karidoyanes, will feature violinist Grant Houston. The
first half will include cherished American classics, followed by Mozart’s stellar Violin
most musical party in town. Indeed, you raise us up, by being
Concerto No. 5 and a fiery rendition of Vittorio Monti’s Czardas. Tickets are only $30. us
Since this is only the second year for this concert, it is most likely not part of your
here today. Thank you for joining us for this cheerful South Shore
subscription package – but you can add it by calling Erin in the Box Office.

You’re not going to want to miss this, so make sure you get your tickets soon.
tradition. It wouldn’t be the same without you.
The Phil is honored to participate in America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. The
weekend of festivities has become a beloved holiday occasion as well as an important link to
We have something else to celebrate: More music in the new year!
our nation’s history and heritage.

Hope to see you there,
On Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21, we’re presenting

a nostalgic Pops concert featuring the hits of Burt Bacharach. You
Kim Corben
Executive Director
may not know him, but you sure know his music! What the World
Needs Now, I Say A little Prayer, and Close to You are just a few of his
Top 40 hits. The orchestra will be joined by fantastic Broadway
singers and musicians, and of course, our favorite conductor will
lead the program. We hope to see you there! Tickets are on sale
now – perfectly sized for holiday stockings.
Happy Holidays,

Kim Corben, Executive Director

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