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From the Executive Director

Welcome to our Holiday Pops,

For me, this weekend marks the start of the holidays
and it does so in a very meaningful way. It’s about
tradition, it’s about bringing people together, and From the Executive Director
it’s about MUSIC. I just love this time of year. Seeing our musicians, the

Welcome,
wonderful PCIS 6th grade chorus, and especially all of you together in the

spirit of the holidays. What could be more joyful? As you settle in for tonight’s wonderful concert, I’d like to take a moment to tell you about
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
very special concert the night before the big parade. It was so successful; we were invited to
One of my favorite parts of this concert is seeing the children dressed in
do it again this year.

their Sunday best, sharing gifts for the Children’s Community Fund during
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
the March of the Toys. It’s just so heartwarming to see the smiles on their
Concerto No. 5 and a fiery rendition of Vittorio Monti’s Czardas. Tickets are only $30.
little faces as they drop those gifts into that giant box to share with other
Since this is only the second year for this concert, it is most likely not part of your
subscription package – but you can add it by calling Erin in the Box Office.
children.
You’re not going to want to miss this, so make sure you get your tickets soon.

The Phil
is honored to participate in America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. The
Giving is also a tradition during this time of year, so, when you are
weekend of festivities has become a beloved holiday occasion as well as an important link to
considering your contributions before the end of the tax year, please
our nation’s history and heritage.

remember the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and all the joy our
Hope to see you there,

musicians bring to the community. The Phil is a non-profit and we count

on you to help us reach our fundraising goals. Kim Corben
Executive Director

Have a wonderful holiday season, and we will see you in the new year as
we bring you more music performed by our extraordinary musicians.

Cheers!

DONATE NOW

Kim Corben
Executive Director

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