Senior Suburban Orchestra hosts its ‘Family & Friends Concert’ Dec. 14

The Senior Suburban Orchestra, now in its 25th season, invites you to a “Family & Friends Concert” on Saturday, Dec. 14. It will be at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road in Downers Grove.

During this concert, the orchestra will feature the music of Gustav Holst from the Suite de Ballet Op. 10, movements I. Dance Rustique and IV. Carnival, as well as seasonal music including Holst’s “In the Bleak Midwinter,” Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” “Santa at the Symphony,” and a Christmas sing-along.

The orchestra’s conductor, Dan Pasquale D’Andrea, has been with the orchestra since its beginning in 2000, and has helped develop the orchestra into an award-winning 40-plus piece performing organization, which presents up to 15 concerts per year for venues such as retirement homes, schools, and community organizations.

Although there is no charge for the concert, donations are appreciated. More information about the Senior Suburban Orchestra can be found on its website, seniorsuburbanorchestra.org.