Holiday Pops Concert Unites the Canton Community in Music Today

By: Dec. 08, 2013
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The Canton Symphony Orchestra, Canton Youth Symphony, Canton Symphony Chorus, McKinley Senior High School Singers, and Canton South High School Symphonic Choir will unite for a holiday pops concert today, December 8 at 3pm at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall (2323 17th Street NW - Canton).

Along with the regular program lineup of traditional holiday carols and an audience sing-along, this year's Holiday Pops concert will feature a very unique presentation: A Secret Gift, an award-winning book by Ted Gup about Canton's generosity and gratitude during the Great Depression, comes to life with an all-new musical work by local composer, Eric Benjamin.

The book is an inspiring account of America at its worst - and Americans at their best - woven from the stories of Canton families who were helped by gifts from the author's generous and secretive grandfather.

"It's an honor to contribute to the legacy of this tremendous story," commented Mr. Benjamin, "and bring it to life in music. The Canton area represents such a rich legacy of charity and kindness. Stories like this attest to its greatness. It's just right that the Canton Symphony Orchestra should be the first to perform the 'stage' version of A Secret Gift."

Tickets for the concert range from $18-$24. There are senior, student and group discounts available. Dress is casual and the concert is appropriate for ages 8 and older. Tickets and the full concert season schedule are available online atwww.CantonSymphony.org, by calling 330-452-2094, at the box office window located inside the Cultural Center for the Arts (weekdays 10am-2pm), or by walk-up.

Founded in 1937, the Canton Symphony Orchestra is a fully professional ensemble and organization dedicated to performing concerts that enrich, educate and entertain. Under the direction of Gerhardt Zimmermann, the orchestra performs classical, pops, holiday, and educational programs. Most performances are in Umstattd Performing Arts Hall, 2323 17th Street NW, Canton, Ohio (at McKinley High School across from C.T. Branin Natatorium). Parking at McKinley High School is free. For more information, visit www.CantonSymphony.org.



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