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Emporia Symphony Orchestra to Present 'Sounds of Christmas' on Dec. 2

by Brian Osbourn

Emporia, KS (11/25/2024) — The sounds of the holiday season will ring out in Albert Taylor Hall when the Emporia Symphony Orchestra presents "Sounds of Christmas" on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

The ESO is an ensemble made up of ESU students and community members led by Joshua Shepherd, ESU music assistant professor and music director.

Attendees can look forward to holiday favorites like "Carol of the Bells," "Silent Night," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Christmas Song." Scott Wichael, ESU music associate professor, joins the orchestra for a vocal performance.

The concert is benefiting SOS, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower and advocate for those affected by sexual and domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, child abuse and neglect. There are no ticket sales; rather, concertgoers are asked to donate $5 per person, which will go directly to SOS.

About Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.

As the sole public university in Kansas to be recognized as a College of Distinction for eight consecutive years, ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.

For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.

Emporia State University

Gwendolynne Larson, ESU director of media relations, (620) 341-5528, glarson1@emporia.edu

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