American Festival Pops Orchestra - Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season at Center for the Arts at George Mason University
Dates: 12/13/2025
4373 Mason Pond Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Fairfax,VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-2787
Tickets: $71, $60, $45 (prices include fees); half-price for youth through Grade 12
The American Festival Pops Orchestra (AFPO) continues its annual tradition of spreading musical goodwill and cheer in this audience favorite! Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season returns under the baton of Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson, former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House and 30-year Marine Veteran violinist. The AFPO comprises more than 60 professional musicians, including faculty members from George Mason University’s Dewberry School of Music as well as instrumentalists from U.S. Armed Forces music ensembles and local orchestras. Enjoy a festive evening of seasonal favorites designed for the entire family.
This performance is appropriate for all ages.
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