Join the Evanston Symphony Orchestra for an inclusive celebration of Holiday music. Our shortened holiday concert welcomes those who vocalize, move, and have diverse ways of experiencing music.
We welcome you to a barrier-free concert of classical holiday music, song, and dance, where everyone can express their love of music authentically for a magical holiday experience.
Please call 224-474-2554 for more information and to reserve your seats. $5 per adult. Persons under 18 are free. Everyone needs a reservation and must reserve by Friday, December 12. There will be no walk-in tickets available.
This concert will have live music and dance; ASL interpretation and a separate room with a calm space for retreat. Wheelchair spaces are limited, and advanced ticketing is required.
Free parking on Dodge Ave. Evanston Township High School is fully accessible.
Evanston Township High School Auditorium
1600 Dodge Ave. Evanston, IL
Sunday, December 13 from 12:30-1:15 p.m.
This event is sponsored by Evanston Arts Council, ComEd Powering the Arts, Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club, and Evanston Community Foundation.
Approved by the City of Evanston.
See below for the program.
Holiday Concerts Venue:
Evanston Township High School Auditorium
1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston
See map.
Tickets
All tickets are assigned seating.
Please call 847-864-8804 for wheelchair accessible tickets.
Advance Sales
$42 Adult, $36 Seniors, $5.00 Full-Time Student
Children Free
Children 12 and younger are admitted absolutely FREE, but must have an assigned seat.
Please call 847.864.8804 or email tickets@evanstonsymphony.org for all orders with children’s tickets.
At the Door Sales
$47 Adult, $41 Seniors, $5.00 Full-Time Student
2026–2027 SERIES SUBSCRIPTION
Subscribers get first choice of the best seats in the section they desire.
Four-concert Subscription
Regular: $149 Adult, $132 Seniors
Student: $20 — student ID required
Program
EVANSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Lawrence Eckerling, Music Director
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025 12:30 PM
EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Program
Sleigh Ride
A Rockin Christmas (Sayer) 4:45
(includes Holly Jolly Christmas, Rudolph, Rockin Round the Christmas Tree, Jingle Bell Rock)
Oh Chanukah, Oh Chanukah from Stephenson’s Holiday Overture 1.30
Deck The Halls — Percussion Ensemble 2:00
A Most Wonderful Christmas 8:30
(includes Winter Wonderland, I’ll be home for Christmas, Santa Clause is Coming to Town, Have Yourself a Merry Christmas, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year)
Dance: Waltz of the Flowers 6:45
Singalong Medley 8:00
Jingle Bells, Joy To The World, Hark the Herald Angels, Silent Night, Deck the Halls, Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Musical Insights
Free Pre-Concert Preview Series!
Enhance your concert experience with a sneak preview — Composers come alive and their passions take center stage when ESO Maestro Lawrence Eckerling takes you on an insider’s tour of the history and highlights behind the music.
Series Sponsored by The Merion
Merion’s Crystal Ballroom
529 Davis St, Evanston.
FREE and open to the public.
Please RSVP to 847-570-7815.
Light refreshments will be served and casual tours of apartments will be available after the program.
Program Notes
