Holiday Calendar

Holiday Music

Glass Harp Concert. Spivey Hall. Brien Engel performs holiday music on the glass harp, a set of drinking glasses filled with water, each set to a different pitch. Dec. 3.  9:45 and 11:15 a.m. Clayton State University, Morrow. 678-466-4200. $2.
Joint Choir Concert. Mashburn Theater, Douglas County High School. The Spivey Children’s Choir joins with the West Atlanta Douglas County Choir for a holiday concert. Ages 6 and older only. Dec. 3. 8 p.m. 8705 Campbellton St., Douglasville. 770-651-6500. $10, at the door.
The Forsyth Youth Orchestra Holiday Celebrations Concert. Cumming Playhouse. A quartet and the full orchestra present a selection of holiday classics. Dec. 4. 8 p.m. 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178. $15.
Sounds of the Season. Mall of Georgia Food Court. Local school choral and orchestra groups put on holiday performances. Dec. 5-6 and 13. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 3333 Buford Dr., Buford. Free.
Holiday Concert. Rialto Center for the Arts. Annual Georgia State University School of Music gala concert, featuring over 200 student and faculty musicians. Dec. 7-8. 8 p.m. 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta. 404-413-5900. Tickets start at $22.
Holiday Pops. Murray Arts Center. Annual holiday show featuring the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Dec. 7. 3 and 8 p.m. 2250 Stilesboro Rd. NW, Kennesaw. 770-429-7016. Tickets start at $10.
Holiday Sing-along. Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza. Carols and good cheer, with performances by Trinity School students. Dec. 7. 11 a.m. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-231-8119. Free.
A Classy Brassy Christmas. Roswell United Methodist Church. The 140-voice chorus of The Michael O’Neal Singers and the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet present a program of Christmas tunes. Dec. 8. 3 p.m. 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-594-7974. $15-20, advance; $17-22, at the door.
An Evening of Instrumental Music. First Baptist Church of Roswell. Christmas music presented by the music ministry of Roswell First Baptist. Dec. 8. 6:45 p.m. 10 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-587-6980. Free.
ASO Gospel Christmas. Atlanta Symphony Hall. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents the Atlanta Gospel Singers with modern and traditional songs. Dec. 8. 7 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4900. $20-45.
Children’s Christmas Concert. Roswell Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. Children’s Choirs celebrate the season. Dec. 8. 5 p.m. 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-993-6316. Free.
Jingle Ball. Philips Arena. Holiday concert featuring some of today’s pop performers. Dec. 11. 7:30 p.m. 1 Philips Dr., Atlanta. 404-878-3000. Tickets start at $25 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
Glory of Christmas Concert. Roswell Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. Evening of music presented by RPC’s choir and orchestra. Dec. 12-13. 7:30 p.m. 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-993-6316. Free.
Christmas with The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Atlanta Symphony Hall. Over 400 musicians perform favorite Christmas music. Dec. 13. 8 p.m.; Dec. 14. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4900. $29-62.
The Atlanta Pops Orchestra Holiday Concert. The Grand Theatre. Tenth anniversary concert by The Atlanta Pops Orchestra, also featuring The Cartersville Elementary School Children’s Choir and local composer Rick McKee. Dec. 14. 7 p.m. 7 N. Wall St., Cartersville. 770-386-7343. $20-25.
Spivey Hall Children’s Choir. Spivey Hall. A fusion of classic favorites and new selections showcase the talents of the 170-member Children’s Choir Program singers. Dec. 13. 7 p.m.; Dec. 14-15. 3 p.m. Clayton State University, Morrow. 678-466-4200. Adults, $25; ages 18 and younger, $12.50.
Have Yourself a Merry-etta Christmas. Jennie T. Anderson Theater, Cobb County Civic Center. Holiday show presented by the Big Chicken Chorus. Dec. 14. 3  and 7:30 p.m. 528 S. Marietta Pkwy. SE, Marietta. 770-530-2878. Adults, $25; ages 6-21, $10; 5 and younger, free.
Sounds of the Season. Phipps Plaza. Local organizations will provide a full day of musical entertainment, featuring the European School of Music at 11 a.m. Dec. 14. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-262-0992. Free.
ASO Kids’ Christmas. Atlanta Symphony Hall. “Pops-style” concert presented by The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, with a Santa Claus finale. Dec. 15. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4900. $15-22.
Atlanta Vocal Project Show. Heritage Hall. An a cappella chorus specializing in barbershop style presents holiday music. Dec. 15. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. $5/person.
Atlanta Boy Choir Christmas Concert. World renowned Atlanta Boy Choir and their Alumni Choir perform holiday arrangements. Dec. 12. 7 p.m. Morgan Hall, Kennesaw State University. 1000 Chastain Rd., Kennesaw. Dec 15. 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas More Catholic Church. 636 W Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-0064 to purchase tickets. $20.
Holiday Recitals. European School of Music Recital Hall. Ages 5-17 perform holiday, classical and popular music for piano, violin, guitar, drums and voice. Dec. 15. 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. 5187 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-255-8382.
On Holiday. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The Atlanta Wind Symphony presents music inspired by vacations and the holidays. Dec. 15. 3-4 p.m. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-3727. Free.
Santa’s Favorite Chamber Music. Reception Hall, Michael C. Carlos Museum. Songs for the holidays. Dec. 15. 4 p.m. 571 South Kilgo Cir. NE, Atlanta. 404-727-4282. Free.
White Christmas Irving Berlin. Cumming Playhouse. Musical adaptation of the holiday film. Through Dec. 15. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178. Adults, $30; ages 12 and younger, $25.
Christmas with Amy Grant and Vince Gill. The Fox Theatre. Two hour holiday concert featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Dec. 16. 7:30 p.m. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499. Tickets start at $39.
Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Chad Shivers & The Silent Knights, Jeffrey Bützer and T.T. Mahony present a jazzy musical tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, along with a Beach Boys Christmas Tribute. Dec. 17. 8 p.m. 117 N. Park Sq., Marietta. 770-293-0080. $15.
Christmas Classics. Cumming Playhouse. Holiday tunes, accompanied by The Forsyth Youth Orchestra. Dec. 17. 8 p.m. 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178. Adults, $20; 18 and younger, $15.
A Very Merry Holiday Pops. Atlanta Symphony Hall. Holiday variety show, featuring The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, a drum line, youth choruses and Santa. Dec. 19-20. 8 p.m.; Dec. 21. 2 and 8 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4900. $22-60.
Cumming Playhouse Singers Christmas Concert. Cumming Playhouse. “Winterlight” 60-voice choral celebration. Dec. 20. 8 p.m. 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178. Adults, $20; 18 and younger, $15.
Sounds of Sawnee. Cumming Playhouse. The Spirit of Christmas Past features traditional songs. Dec. 21. 8 p.m. 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178. Adults, $20; 18 and younger, $15.
The North Georgia Chamber Symphony Christmas Concert. Cumming Playhouse. Amateurs, professionals and students join together to present a holiday program. Dec. 22. 3 p.m. 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178. $15.