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12-08-2008, 07:41 PM
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra proudly returns to SeaWorld Orlando for another season of beloved holiday music. As part of SeaWorld's Christmas at SeaWorld celebration, the Philharmonic performs a series of concerts, titled The Polar Express, which take place December 26th through 30th, 2008 at SeaWorld's Bayside Stadium.
Christmas at SeaWorld has become a popular holiday tradition in Orlando, as each holiday season the park is transformed into a classic winter wonderland. Throughout the day and into the night, concertgoers can enjoy the festive sights and sounds of the season including dazzling lights, joyous serenade of carolers, holiday shopping and dining and a special yuletide Shamu night show.
There will be ten performances of the Philharmonic's concert, The Polar Express. Performance dates and times are as follows:
Friday, December 26th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
Saturday, December 27th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
Sunday, December 28th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
Monday, December 29th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
Tuesday, December 30th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
A Christmas at SeaWorld features the Orlando Philharmonic led by Principal Pops and Resident Conductor Andrew Lane in a performance of holiday favorites including The Polar Express, Winter Wonderland, When Christmas Comes to Town, and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Lane, who has gained popularity as a talented and charismatic conductor throughout Central Florida, has also become a sought-after guest conductor, and has recently been featured as guest conductor with the Rochester Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic and The Florida Orchestra.
Narrating the program is vocalist David Chernault, who also directs his popular group, the Next Generation Kids. A professional director, singer, actor, dancer and voice-over artist, Chernault recently starred as Daddy Warbucks for the 30th anniversary tours of Annie, which ran in Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Sarasota, Clearwater, Des Moines and Grand Rapids. David also went on as Warbucks in New York City at Madison Square Garden with Kathy Lee Gifford. He has been vocal director for Barney on PBS and the Macys's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Next Generation Kids are from the Orlando area's most comprehensive performing arts school of the same name. Next Generation Kids specializes in "triple threat training;" students study singing, acting and dancing. They have been seen in national tours, professional equity theatres, and professional recording sessions for PBS's Barney. The Kids will perform a variety of songs with the Philharmonic.
The Philharmonic also welcomes the fabulous voices of The Holiday Singers, the dynamic vocal group who wowed audiences at the orchestra's Home for the Holidays concert and at the Philharmonic's concerts at the Springs community in Longwood.
David Schillhammer, Executive Director of the Orlando Philharmonic, says, "The Orlando Philharmonic is thrilled to once again be performing at SeaWorld's Bayside Stadium. Christmas is synonymous with great music, and the Philharmonic will be proud to usher in the holidays with some of the season's best and most popular works. SeaWorld's commitment to community is extraordinary, and their support of local arts and cultural organizations, including and especially the Orlando Philharmonic, is unparalleled. We are honored to partner with SeaWorld, and look forward to a magnificent holiday season performing at Bayside Stadium."
For more information on A Christmas at SeaWorld, phone the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at 407-896-6700.
Christmas at SeaWorld has become a popular holiday tradition in Orlando, as each holiday season the park is transformed into a classic winter wonderland. Throughout the day and into the night, concertgoers can enjoy the festive sights and sounds of the season including dazzling lights, joyous serenade of carolers, holiday shopping and dining and a special yuletide Shamu night show.
There will be ten performances of the Philharmonic's concert, The Polar Express. Performance dates and times are as follows:
Friday, December 26th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
Saturday, December 27th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
Sunday, December 28th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
Monday, December 29th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
Tuesday, December 30th at 8:15 and 9:30 PM
A Christmas at SeaWorld features the Orlando Philharmonic led by Principal Pops and Resident Conductor Andrew Lane in a performance of holiday favorites including The Polar Express, Winter Wonderland, When Christmas Comes to Town, and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Lane, who has gained popularity as a talented and charismatic conductor throughout Central Florida, has also become a sought-after guest conductor, and has recently been featured as guest conductor with the Rochester Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic and The Florida Orchestra.
Narrating the program is vocalist David Chernault, who also directs his popular group, the Next Generation Kids. A professional director, singer, actor, dancer and voice-over artist, Chernault recently starred as Daddy Warbucks for the 30th anniversary tours of Annie, which ran in Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Sarasota, Clearwater, Des Moines and Grand Rapids. David also went on as Warbucks in New York City at Madison Square Garden with Kathy Lee Gifford. He has been vocal director for Barney on PBS and the Macys's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Next Generation Kids are from the Orlando area's most comprehensive performing arts school of the same name. Next Generation Kids specializes in "triple threat training;" students study singing, acting and dancing. They have been seen in national tours, professional equity theatres, and professional recording sessions for PBS's Barney. The Kids will perform a variety of songs with the Philharmonic.
The Philharmonic also welcomes the fabulous voices of The Holiday Singers, the dynamic vocal group who wowed audiences at the orchestra's Home for the Holidays concert and at the Philharmonic's concerts at the Springs community in Longwood.
David Schillhammer, Executive Director of the Orlando Philharmonic, says, "The Orlando Philharmonic is thrilled to once again be performing at SeaWorld's Bayside Stadium. Christmas is synonymous with great music, and the Philharmonic will be proud to usher in the holidays with some of the season's best and most popular works. SeaWorld's commitment to community is extraordinary, and their support of local arts and cultural organizations, including and especially the Orlando Philharmonic, is unparalleled. We are honored to partner with SeaWorld, and look forward to a magnificent holiday season performing at Bayside Stadium."
For more information on A Christmas at SeaWorld, phone the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at 407-896-6700.