Holiday Pops

December 18, 2025

Step into the enchanting world of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Holiday Pops performances, where cherished traditions and festive melodies come together to usher in the joyous spirit of the season. As the air fills with the sounds of holiday classics, our world-class musicians will transport you to a winter wonderland of musical delight.

This year’s celebration is made even more magical with a special visit from real reindeer! Guests will have the opportunity to meet, pet, and take photos with these gentle holiday favorites, the perfect way to make your Holiday Pops experience truly unforgettable.

Sameer Patel, conductor
Bryonha Marie, vocalist
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorale, Benjamin Rivera, director
Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, Jonathan Busarow, director
Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Mandie Kolkman, artistic director



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Program

TRADITIONAL (Harris)
Adeste Fidelis
HERMAN (Wendel)
We Need a Little Christmas
LEONTOVICH (Hayman)
Carol of the Bells
SCHUBERT (Luck)
Ave Maria
MANN
Nativityset I
MARKS (Hayman)
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
TRADITIONAL (Engelhardt)
Go Tell It on the Mountain
ADAM (Mann)
O Holy Night
HANDEL
Hallelujah from Messiah
INTERMISSION
WILLIAMS
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
BERLIN (Moss)
White Christmas
GRUBER (Rutter)
Silent Night
TRADITIONAL / BIZET
March of the Kings / Farandole
JAVITS & SPRINGER (Castellon)
Santa Baby
COOTS et al.
Santa Tap
TRADITIONAL (Mann)
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Stephenson
Holly Jolly Sing Along

Sponsors

  • Barrett McNagny
  • Brotherhood Mutual
  • Do It Best
  • Hopes Harbor
  • Purdue University Fort Wayne
  • Shambaugh & Son, LP
  • Sweetwater Sound