Order of the Program
Presentation by Soundscapes Performance Ensemble
The Ukrainian Bell Carol
The Polar Express
Brazilian Sleigh Bells
Jazzy Holidays
Christmas Duets
White Christmas
Silver Bells
Here Comes Santa Claus
A Jazzy Christmas
Intermission
Brandenburg Sinfonia by Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Merle Isaac
Symphony No. 1 in G Major, III. Allegro Assai by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, arranged by Paul Kim
Beethoven’s First Symphony (Second Movement for Orchestra) by Ludwig van Beethoven, arranged by Vernon Leidig
Academic Festival Overture by Johannes Brahms, arranged by Louis Bergonzi
Farandole from L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2 by Georges Bizet
Upcoming Performances
Side-by-Side Concert with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • 7:30 p.m.
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Virginia Community Music Festival
Sunday, April 26, 2026 • 3 p.m.
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Our Musicians
Violin
Tyler Pickett (Concertmaster)
Catherine Park (Principal Second Violin)
Kawtar Ajlani
Trent Brandao
Angelina Christie
Julian Gutierrez
April Lin
Jacqueline Loper
Esther Lynerd
Alexander Mendez
Kennedy Munn
Chloe Park
Irmari Sanchez
Gabriel Seuter
Yousif Thiab
Ava Marie Trias
Avery Van Houten
Elissa Winkels
Viola
Aidan Dreyer (Principal)
Napone Bost
Cello
Valentina Huayhualla (Principal)
Arielle Bailey
Bailei Davis
Maddox Hagood
Lucianna Mascrier
Bass
Nicholas Kostin (Principal)
Flute
Rebecca Keene (Principal)
Scarlett Hobert
Claire Park
Ian Valasco
Oboe
Samantha Clifton (Principal)
Clarinet
Shyota Smith (Principal)
Trip Doggett
Sunwoo (Eddy) Im
Percussion
William Sprakties (Principal)
Caileigh Agett
Lance Fox
French Horn
Colin Smallridge (Principal)
Amira Ajlani
Amelia Ramirez
Trumpet
Gebrielle Lucas (Principal)
Trombone
Miriam Taky (Principal)
Tyson Solomona
Jemon Windham
Tuba
Jayden Bunch
Meet Tonight’s Staff
Paul Sanho Kim
Music Director
Westley Benson
Program Coordinator
Matthew Ayala Roman
Performance Ensemble Coach
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