Direct from the West End, the original London cast returns to Cadogan Hall in its 22nd year of touring!

Back by popular demand and following sell-out performances across the globe, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of festive classics, including ‘White Christmas’, ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’, ‘The Christmas Song’ and ‘Let It Snow’, plus all-time favourites including ‘Mack the Knife’, ‘That’s Amore’, ‘Mr Bojangles’ and ‘New York, New York’.

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The Rat Pack at Christmas 2024

Cadogan Hall 

Celebrate the spirit of the season with the Clinton Symphony Orchestra at the "Holidays with the Symphony" concert. This festive event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School. It promises an evening filled with the joy and warmth of holiday music, featuring selections that capture the essence of the season. The concert will include collaborations with other arts groups and a carol sing-along, making it a perfect occasion for family, friends, and music lovers to come together.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as the Clinton Middle School and High School Orchestras will grace the lobby with their performances starting at 7pm, setting the mood for an unforgettable night. The program boasts an array of holiday classics, including arrangements of "There’s Christmas in the Air," "Christmas Song" by Mel Torme/Robert Wells, "Song of the Bells" by Leroy Anderson, and "Festive Sounds of Hanukah." Additionally, the concert will feature "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson, "Christmas at the Movies," Handel's "Overture to Messiah," "A Most Wonderful Christmas," "Midwinter Rose" by Dana Calhoun, "O Holy Night" by Chip Davis, and "Christmas Festival" by Leroy Anderson.

This holiday concert by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra is not just a performance but an invitation to immerse yourself in the magic of the season through the power of music. Join us for an evening that celebrates the holidays with melodies that resonate with joy, nostalgia, and the spirit of togetherness.

Holidays with the Symphony

Clinton High School

Local favorites Steve and Allison Martin join HSO for festive selections from The Nutcracker, Leroy Anderson’s classic Sleigh Ride, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and some of the Martins’ favorite songs, including “The Prayer,” “O Holy Night,” and “Ave Maria.”  Rounding out the family-friendly concert will be the audience favorite “Christmas Singalong,” full of well-known holiday carols! Steve and Allison are well known in West Michigan, having sung on opera stages and musical productions locally and around the country.  Allison received her Masters of Music from Michigan State University.  Steve holds a doctorate and master’s in music from Michigan State University.  He has taught at the college level and is now Director of Music and Fine Arts at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.

Robert Wells

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 13, 2025

Home for the Holidays 2025 Matinee: Steve & Allison Martin · Holland Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Dec 14, 2024

The Rat Pack at Christmas 2024 · Cadogan Hall

Dec 9, 2023

Holidays with the Symphony · Clinton Symphony Orchestra

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