Simple Gifts

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music featuring American classics, beloved holiday favorites, and festive works. Celebrate the season with an afternoon of inspiring music, traditions, and the joy of live orchestral performance. Whether you’re gathering with family, enjoying time with friends, or simply looking for an uplifting afternoon, Simple Gifts offers something for everyone. Featuring American masterworks alongside beloved seasonal favorites, this concert celebrates generosity, community, and the shared joy that music brings. Experience the timeless beauty of Aaron Copland’s Simple Gifts, the rich musical storytelling of William Grant Still’s Sunday Symphony, and the energy of Brian Balmages’ (Up)Lifted. The afternoon concludes with festive favorites including Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, and a joyful audience sing-along of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Join us as we celebrate the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season through the power of live orchestral music. Sunday, December 6, 20264:00 PM Jacksonville Public Library – Main Library 303 N. Laura Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 🎁 Help us give back! Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item or a new, unwrapped toy to support our community holiday drive. Concert Program • Mark O’Connor — Americana Symphony (Variation VI: Splendid Horizons) • William Grant Still — Symphony No. 3, “Sunday Symphony” • Aaron Copland — Simple Gifts • Brian Balmages — (Up)Lifted • Arr. Halcombe — ’Twas the Night Before Christmas • Leroy Anderson — A Christmas Festival • Arr. McKennon — We Wish You a Merry Christmas