"Exploration" A Concert for the Entire Family

The Manassas Symphony celebrates the 20th anniversary family concert on December 10th with "Explorations." Traditionally, the concert features an outstanding high school musician. This year's soloist is Patriot High School Senior John Ross. John is a violist with MSO and will play Weber's Andante and Rondo Ungarese.

The audience will be treated to a world premiere of a new composition by Colgan High School's Orchestra Director, Ben Bernstein. The composition is based on award-winning children's author Bob Staake's book "The Path*" and narrated by Rick Davis, Dean of George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. 

Christine Maxted, soprano, will perform favorite arias by Puccini. Christine was recognized for her outstanding role as Mother Abbes in MSO's and Prince William Little Theatre's summer production of The Sound of Music.

The concert concludes with MSO's synchronized light and music show. Adults and children will be enchanted by the beautiful display of lights timed to the music of the season. 

Come early and enjoy a performance in the lobby by The Capitol Symphonic Youth Orchestra. TCSYO is a non-profit founded in 2011 to foster a creative environment for young musicians to perform symphonic music. 

The Manassas Symphony, as part of its community outreach project, will be accepting donations for the residents of Birmingham Green Nursing Home. Items can be dropped off at the concert.

Children and student tickets are FREE! Adult tickets are $25 and are available at the Hylton Center Box Office Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6 pm or online at HyltonCenter.org. Performance is at the Hylton Performing Arts Center's Merchant Hall, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Virginia.

*Based on the book by Bob Staake 2022. Reprinted with permission.