PROGRAM
Tim Hankewich Conductor
Carole Bufford Vocalist
Campbell Walker Fields Vocalist
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Dancers from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
Get ready to sleigh the season with the Jacksonville Symphony’s beloved Holiday Pops! Broadway vocalists Carole Bufford and Campbell Walker Fields return to light up the stage alongside the Symphony Chorus and the full power of the Jacksonville Symphony in an unforgettable festive spectacular. From cherished carols to holiday favorites, every note sparkles with the spirit of the season and a touch of holiday magic. It’s the merriest event in town— perfect for the whole family!
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FEATURED ARTISTS
Tim Hankewich Conductor
The 2024-25 season marks Timothy Hankewich’s 19th year as Music Director of Orchestra Iowa. Hankewich, who is popular with audiences and critics alike, has earned an outstanding reputation as a maestro whose classical artistry is as inspiring as his personality is engaging. Recent guest appearances have included performances with the Jacksonville, Victoria, and Hamilton Symphonies as well as a tour throughout the Czech Republic and Slovakia with the Moravian Philharmonic and the Slovak State Orchestra. In September of 2014, Orchestra Iowa under Maestro Hankewich’s direction released its first ever commercial recording featuring composer Michael Daugherty’s American Gothic...continue reading
Carole Bufford Vocalist
Carole J. Bufford has become one of the most sought-after performers on the American vintage pop and cabaret scenes. Her shows, including speak easy (featuring the GRAMMY® Award-winning Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks), You Don’t Own Me: The Fearless Females of the 1960s, Come Together and Vintage Pop earned her rave reviews from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Times (UK)...continue reading
Campbell Walker Fields Vocalist
Campbell Walker Fields is versatile singer and keyboardist with equal comfort on concert, musical theatre and arena stages. His professional career began when cast at the age of nine as Artful Dodger in Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s 2011 production of Oliver! Soon after he played JoJo in Seussical the Musical at the University of Oklahoma, and Foo (Lost Boy) in the seven week run of the world-premiere Dallas Theatre Center production of the musical FLY...continue reading
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
With some of the area’s finest voices, Jacksonville Symphony Chorus members come from all walks of life who share the spirit of singing great choral music. The tradition of making great music with the Jacksonville Symphony started in 1985 with a roster including many professional musicians and skilled amateur performers. Since 2012, the Chorus had been led by esteemed choral director and composer Donald McCullough...continue reading
Dancers from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
Douglas Anderson’s Dance Department provides a secure setting for students to develop an understanding of dance as an art form. Challenging technical training in Ballet and Modern Dance is required every semester. In addition, dance majors take a variety of dance electives and theory courses, such as Dance Production, American Musical Theatre, Ballet Variations, etc...continue reading
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Pops Series