Symphony presents holiday show

Jeff Tyzik and the swinging Nashville Symphony will present Home for the Holidays – two evenings of traditional favorites like “Joy to the World,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “White Christmas” and “Carol of Bells,” presented in both traditional and non-traditional ways.

Known for his innovative programming, unique arrangements and engaging rapport with audiences of ages, Tyzik has earned a reputation as one of America’s foremost pops conductors. In addition, his record production skills earned him a Grammy Award in 1986 for an album titled, The Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen.

“My favorite part of the holidays is getting to spend time with family. So, in creating this show, we worked extra hard to make this a well-rounded family event,” said Tyzik. “The entire evening will be something you won’t want to miss? great music, great soloists, a great choir sing-a-long and even a special visit from you know who.

Concert-goers will also be treated to carolers in the lobby prior to the concert and TPAC will be selling hot cocoa, warm apple cider and fresh-from-the-oven cookies through intermission.

“The holiday season can become a crazy one – people rushing about from mall to mall and party to party,” said Michael Buckland, vice president of marketing, “Realizing that the weekend after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of this craziness for many of us, we thought what better way to kick things off than with a warm, wonderful, relaxing, everything that’s great about the holidays event.”

The Nashville Symphony’s Nov. 26 and 27 performances of Home for the Holidays will begin at 8 p.m. at TPAC’s Jackson Hall. Tickets are available now for $23 to $70 and can be ordered by calling 615-255-AETS or visiting www.nashvillesymphony.org.