West Virginia Symphony Orchestra announces Free Season Celebrations concert on the West Side

CHARLESTON, W.VA. (11/21/22) - The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is excited to announce a free holiday concert Season Celebrations on Saturday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Charleston’s West Side.

Thanks to generous support of funding provided by the City of Charleston through the American Rescue Plan Act, the WVSO will present an abbreviated version of its traditional holiday concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church located at 1404 W Washington Street in Charleston. Admission to the concert is free and tickets are not needed for the one-hour concert that will be hosted with no intermission.

“We can’t thank the City of Charleston enough for their support of this special holiday presentation,” said WVSO President Joe Tackett. “Emmanual Baptist is a beautiful venue, and we are thrilled to fill it with the sounds of symphonic, holiday music during this free concert for the community.”

Returning Guest Conductor and crowd favorite Michelle Merrill will lead the WVSO in a festive holiday show, featuring selections like “The First Noel,” “Hannukah Festival Overture,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and “The Polar Express Suite.” Additionally, there will a musical version of “Fantasia on Greensleeves” featuring a reading of The Night Before Christmas by a special guest.

"There's something for everyone at this year's Season Celebrations - and we are looking forward to sharing some cheer with you and yours at the start of this merry season!" said guest conductor Michelle Merrill.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pops concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 84th season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.

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