Conducted by Pola Benke, the program opens with Brahms's boisterous Academic Festival Overture, setting the tone for a celebration. Glazunov’s Winter evokes the quiet beauty of a snow-covered landscape, while Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker dances bring familiar magic to life. Leroy Anderson’s joyful seasonal favorites — including Sleigh Ride and A Christmas Festival — deliver pure holiday fun, and we’ll end the evening on a community note with a sing-along you won’t want to miss.