Conductor

This special concert featuring full BRSO brass and percussion is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. The glorious St. Joseph Cathedral provides the perfect setting for brass renditions of holiday favorites. This is the only location where you can experience the famous cathedral organ accompanying some of the most beloved traditional carols.

Holiday Brass - St. Joseph Cathedral

St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge

Join conductor David Torns and your Baton Rouge Symphony for an unforgettable night.

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A Night at the Movies: The Sounds of Cinema

River Center Theatre

Holiday favorites for the entire family! Join your BRSO and BRSO Chorus at the River Center Theater for this family favorite! 

Home for the Holidays 2024

River Center Theater

This special concert featuring the full BRSO brass and percussion is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

Holiday Brass

Houmas House Estate and Gardens

Hemingbough

This family-friendly, outdoor concert provides an intimate and relaxed setting to enjoy classical music. BYOB, with food available for purchase. While seating is provided, concertgoers can pack their own picnic and enjoy the concert from the lawn as well.

Bachtoberfest 2024

East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Holiday Brass at The Mallory 2025

The Mallory

The beautiful grounds of Houmas House and Gardens set the scene for a special edition of Holiday Brass. The Symphony brass and percussion players perform traditional holiday favorites, including some BRSO custom arrangements. Make a night of it, and schedule dinner at one of the estate’s fabulous restaurants.

Holiday Brass at Houmas House 2025

Experience the magic of MOTOWN with ASO! Featuring smash hits made famous by artists like Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Diana Ross, The Temptations and the one-and-only Stevie Wonder. Songs include Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Reach Out I’ll Be There, Dancing In The Street, My Girl, Superstition and more. Audiences will be transformed by the powerful music of Motown, with these authentic arrangements and the incredible vocal talents of Chester Gregory, star of Motown The Musical!, American Idol winner Michael Lynche, and superstar songstress Shayna Steele.

Conductor

David Torns

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 5, 2025

Holiday Brass at The Mallory 2025 · Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

Dec 7, 2025

Holiday Brass at Houmas House 2025 · Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

Feb 26, 2026

Dancing in the Street · Acadiana Symphony Orchestra & Conservatory of Music

Past events

Dec 4, 2025

Holiday Brass - St. Joseph Cathedral · Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

Mar 29, 2025

A Night at the Movies: The Sounds of Cinema · Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

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