Amy Grant, whose warm spirit, heartfelt lyrics and chart-topping vocals have made her an American-music icon, joins forces for the first time with Pacific Symphony Pops for “Christmas with Amy Grant”—an uplifting concert full of festive holiday music. Thirty million albums sold, six No. 1 hits, six Grammys and numerous Dove awards…Grant has successfully erased the lines between contemporary Christian and pop, mixing in folk, country and her own personal song-writing style. Grant sings favorites from her Christmas albums—all backed by the lush sounds of the Symphony orchestra.
Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman leads the orchestra in holiday favorites and the audience in a sing-along. Plus, “The Night before Christmas” is narrated by radio/TV personality Wink Martindale. This Christmas extravaganza takes place Dec. 13-15, at 8 p.m. and at 3 p.m. (Dec. 15 only). All performances are in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and feature the Foothill High Dickens Carolers serenading an hour before the concert begins. www.PacificSymphony.org.
A passion for music is one that lasts a lifetime. Despite long days at work and responsibilities throughout one’s life, this love for music is one that can drive people to accomplish great things. While members of the Pacific Symphony League vary in age and background, each shares a passion for music. It is through this passion that League members remain active volunteers in supporting music education and opera-vocal projects throughout Orange County. Since the League’s creation alongside the Symphony’s inception almost 35 years ago, its members have and continue to volunteer and help with programs such as Target Symphony in the Cities, the Musical Playgrounds that are part of Family Musical Mornings and by running the Symphony Shop in the lobby during every concert. In addition to volunteering, the League also plays a significant role in fundraising to support the Symphony’s music education programs. Reaching their 2009-10 goal, the League raised $100,000 for the Symphony and since, has continued to raise funds to benefit music education programs. In addition to its altruistic efforts made by its members, the League also hosts events, such as the celebration for the Symphony’s Pops Opening Night!
