Elgin Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holidays with six concerts

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is ushering in the holiday season with six holiday themed concerts. Tickets for all performances are available at ElginSymphony.org or by calling the ESO’s box office at (847) 888-4000. The box office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brass & Percussion

The ESO’s Brass and Percussion sections will present concerts in St. Charles, Schaumburg, and Barrington that feature favorite holiday melodies, including arrangements of “The Nutcracker,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Silent Night,” and more.

Nicholas Koos will conduct the concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road in St. Charles. Tickets are $25 or $5 for students.

ESO Music Director Chad Goodman will conduct the concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Worship Center, 930 W. Higgins Road in Schaumburg. Tickets are $25 or $5 for students.

A free Brass & Percussion concert led by ESO Music Director Chad Goodman will take place at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 Ela Street, Barrington, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. RSVPs are requested at ElginSymphony.org.

Holiday Spectacular

A treasured tradition, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s festive “Holiday Spectacular” concerts will feature favorite carols with the voices of the Elgin Master Chorale, selections from “The Nutcracker” with performances by students from Integrity School of Dance, and an appearance by Santa Claus.

ESO Music Director Chad Goodman conducts the concerts, which will take place at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin. Tickets start at $20 and are available at ElginSymphony.org.