Elgin Symphony Orchestra Holiday 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 and 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 on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Rd., St. Charles. Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students.

ESO Music Director Chad Goodman will conduct the 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, concert at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Worship Center, 930 W. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg. Tickets are $25 for adults and $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 Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the Hemmens Cultural Center. Tickets start at $20 and are available at ElginSymphony.org.