Concertgoers have their choice of two different holiday performances: a sensory-friendly matinee concert for families or a classic evening holiday concert!
JOHNS CREEK, GA – Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (JCSO) will take the stage on December 14 to perform two holiday concerts: “A Kids’ Christmas” and “Holidays With the JCSO.” New this year, the concerts will be held at Mount Pisgah Church, 2850 Old Alabama Rd in Johns Creek. “A Kids’ Christmas” will be at 3:30 p.m. and “Holidays With the JCSO” will be at 7:30 p.m.
These concerts have been an annual tradition for the Johns Creek community, and this year, the JCSO is ready to present these concerts with new setlists and guest stars, under the artistic eye of Music Director finalist Paul Bhasin as he makes his JCSO debut.
A Kids’ Christmas
This sensory-friendly concert is the perfect way for families to introduce children to a symphony orchestra, all in a fun and kid-friendly setting that is free from traditional concert rules! Conductor Paul Bhasin will lead the orchestra through classic holiday arrangements such as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Sleigh Ride” and more! Children are encouraged to dance, sing-along and participate freely in the concert. Adding to the concert’s festivities, there will be a narrator and a special appearance from Santa Claus to spread some holiday cheer!
This concert is generously supported by the Transamerica Foundation.
This concert is suitable for individuals with Autism, Alzheimer’s, dementia, other special needs, small children or anyone just desiring a casual holiday concert experience. The orchestra invites families to bring headphones and other sensory items that may help the concert be more enjoyable for sensitive individuals.
“Our musicians love performing in our ‘A Kids’ Christmas’ because we all get to put on our Santa hats and celebrate with the kids in a way that is engaging and fun,” said Linda Brill, Executive Director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. “This concert is specifically designed to appeal to kids, families and our friends who are neurodiverse. Our orchestra looks forward to this treasured Johns Creek tradition each holiday season.”
Tickets for this concert range from $18-$32; children 2 years old and under are admitted for free. To purchase tickets, please call (678) 748-5802, visit www.johnscreeksymphony.org or click HERE.
Holidays With the JCSO
This traditional holiday concert is JCSO’s most popular performance of the year, and under Paul Bhasin’s creative direction, “Holidays With the JCSO” will feature new arrangements of holiday hits and seasonal scores. The concert will include holiday classics such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Hanukkah Festival Overture,” “Joy to the World” and more. Featuring guest soloist Bethany Mamola and The Johns Creek Chorale, this concert will touch the hearts of all and get everyone into the holiday spirit!
“Our ‘Holidays With the JCSO’ concert is an elegant and festive performance that truly captures the heart and spirit of the holidays,” said Linda Brill, Executive Director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. “We love that this concert has become an annual tradition for many North Georgia families to come together and celebrate the holidays with one another.”
Tickets for this concert range from $22-$55. To purchase tickets, please call (678) 748-5802, visit www.johnscreeksymphony.org or click HERE.
About Paul Bhasin
Dr. Paul Bhasin serves as Director of Orchestral Studies at Emory University where he holds the inaugural Donna & Marvin Schwartz Professorship in Music. In this capacity, he conducts the Emory University Symphony Orchestra, Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, leads Emory’s Music in Italy program, and teaches conducting. He has led honor orchestras and bands (including at the All-State level) and served as a guest orchestral clinician throughout the United States, and presented at national conferences including the Midwest Orchestra Clinic and the National Music Teachers Association Conference. Bhasin was named Music Director of the Dekalb Symphony Orchestra in 2022. To learn more about Paul Bhasin, read his biography.
About Bethany Mamola
Soprano Bethany Grace Mamola has charmed audiences with her stage presence and warm vocal timbre. The Cleveland Plain Dealer praised her with “…the most beautiful singing, whose Carolina was as disarming in characterization as it was expressive in vocal shading.” Bethany has been a featured soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra Festival in Colorado, the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta and more. In addition to performance, Dr. Mamola is an enthusiastic educator in voice and opera. She is on the faculty of Emory University as Director of Vocal Studies. To learn more about Bethany Mamola, read her biography.
About The Johns Creek Chorale
The Johns Creek Chorale has been guided by the vision of its creator, Dr. Nathan Frank, and performed its inaugural concert on November 8, 2015. A dream of many in the community of Johns Creek, Georgia, this choral ensemble satisfies the growing need for high-level choral musicianship. The chorale brings together approximately 70 men and women from diverse backgrounds to Johns Creek Chorale to experience the joy of singing and to continue a life-long love for choral music. To learn more about The Johns Creek Chorale, visit their website.
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About Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra
The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, founded by Music Director J. Wayne Baughman, provides world-class musical enrichment for the community of Johns Creek through concert series performances, as well as additional educational programs and special events each year. Now entering its 18th season, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is a fully professional symphonic orchestra composed of professional musicians from all over the greater metro Atlanta area. To learn more about Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, please visit www.johnscreeksymphony.org.
