Our Next Concert
“Hollywood Holidays”
SUNDAY, DecemBER 8 @ 3:00 PM
McAfee Performing arts center, SAratoga
Dr. David Vickerman, Conductor
“Hollywood Holidays” brings the magic of holiday movies to life through a festive concert featuring the San Jose Wind Symphony, conducted by SJWS Music and Artistic Director, Dr. David Vickerman. Enjoy beloved music from films like The Polar Express, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and Home Alone, alongside classic Christmas and holiday concert favorites. This enchanting event is perfect for families, with a special opportunity for children to join the fun on stage during a performance of The Night Before Christmas. Come celebrate the season with a musical journey through some of Hollywood's most heartwarming holiday moments!
On the Program*
A Christmas Festival - Leroy Anderson
Toboggan - JaRod Hall
Christmas Vacation - Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, arr. Roszell
Dreidel Dance - arr. Thurston
Patapan - Shelley Hanson
Concert Suite from the Polar Express - Ballard and Silvestri, arr, Brubaker
Sussex Mummers' Carol - Percy Grainger, ed. Stotter
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Vince Guaraldi, arr, Strommen
Selections from "Home Alone" - John Williams, arr. Paul Lavender
The Night Before Christmas - Randol Alan Bass
Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson
Programs are subject to change without notice.
TAKING CARE OF ONE ANOTHER
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, our thoughts turn to the less fortunate among us. Last year, SJWS began a new community outreach program by selecting a local charity to feature at our December concert.
This year, we are again highlighting the good works of Family Supportive Housing of San Jose. For over 30 years, their mission has been to help families that are experiencing homelessness to remain intact, while addressing each family’s needs for food, shelter, employment and education.
Most of the families served by FSH are not chronically homeless — many struggle with Silicon Valley’s shortage of affordable housing and work opportunities for people with limited education. One unexpected illness, or a landlord’s decision to sell, and a family can find itself out on the street. FSH uses a two-phase approach to combat homelessness: first, a family’s basic human needs are met and they are returned to housing as quickly as possible. In phase two, the family receives the necessary support to become self-sufficient, following a step-by-step plan based on their own unique needs.
SJWS commends Family Supportive Housing for their kind and thoughtful approach to the homelessness epidemic. We strongly encourage our musicians and audience members — and their families and friends — to donate generously to this worthy organization. Representatives from FSH will be available at the concert to answer questions and to accept your donations. To donate online, use the following QR code or go to familysupportivehousing.org/donate.
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