MUSIC | Instrumental ensemble

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestra Karen Lynne Deal is joined by Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony, Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra, The Four Sopranos, Springfield Youth Performance Group and St. Andrew’s Pipes and Drums for this year’s Holiday Pops concert. Enjoy an audience singalong; a reading of The Christmas Story; a visit by Santa; songs: “Sleigh Ride,” “The Bells of Christmas,” “Around the World at Christmastime,” “O Holy Night,” “Evening Prayer” from Hansel and Gretel, “Stille Nacht,” “The Toy Trumpet,” “Entrance of the Guests” from Tannhauser, “Scotland the Brave” and “Highland Cathedral;” and a special guest appearance by Springfield resident Polly Roesch who sings “Let There Be Peace on Earth” in celebration of her 100th birthday. (See Holiday calendar.)