WIND QUINTET
Jingle Bells
by James Pierpoint (arr. Valerie Coleman)
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
by Hugh Martin (arr. Valerie Coleman)
Let It Snow
by Jule Stern (arr. Valerie Coleman)
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
trad. Holiday version (arr. Valerie Coleman)
Excerpts from “The Nutcracker”:
Ouverture miniature (movement 1)
March (movement 2)
Chinese Dance (movement 6)
Russian Dance “Trepak” (movement 4)
Sleigh Ride
by Leroy Anderson (arr. Oriole Publishing)
BRASS CHOIR
When You Wish Upon A Star
by Leigh Harline (arr. Tony R.)
Yuletide
by Michel Rondeau
(based on a 16th century French traditional tune)
In the Bleak Midwinter
by Gustav Holst (arr. Wesley Carroll)
Polar Express
by Alan Silvestri (arr. Louis-Claude Campeau)
Good King Wenceslas
by Michel Rondeau
(based on 13th century English traditional tune)
Troika
by Sergei Prokofiev (arr. Louis-Claude Campeau
Charlie Brown Christmas
by Vince Guaraldi (arr. Paul Murtha)
All I Want for Christmas Is You
by Walter Afanasieff (arr. T. Nichols, J.Janevic, A.Carrette)
Post-Concert Reception in Geneva Hall
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME NOTES
-
This short but sweet performance celebrates the festive season with a selection of pieces that showcase the unique timbres and capabilities of the wind and brass sections. From the bright soaring melodies of the flutes and clarinets to the rich, resonant tones of the trombones and tubas, Ottawa Pops Orchestra hopes to share with you a special warmth and brilliance through our holiday favourites.
-
Our holiday concert is a chance for the performing musicians to do a little bit more than they would usually have to for a regular season concert. They contribute to the programme selection/order, pick the best attire to wear, and of course have to be synchronized on time without a conductor to guide them during the performance!
MUSICIANS
Mathieu Roy, Manager of artistic planning
WIND QUINTET
Bassoon
Max Ostic
Flute
Mandy Wilk*
Oboe
Ahmad Al-Jumaili*
Horn
Sophie Shah
BRASS CHOIR
Clarinet
Éric Gauthier*
Trumpet
Veronique Dupuis*
James Lamarche
Louis-Claude Campeau
Aaron Patterson
Horn
Sophie Shah
Ian Tubman
Trombone
Denis Rousseau*
Annik Deguire
Justin McLean (Bass Trombone)
Tuba
Alexandre Seaman
Percussion
Konrad Zetzsche
PARTNERS
OPO is thrilled to be riding with Bicycle Craft Brewery, an Ottawa-based brewing operation since 2014. Visit them, in their tap room and stay for a beer or take home some cans and merch from their retail shop. Their lineup is always changing, with a few consistent mainstays, and our brewers are always dreaming up something new.
OPO is also working with Farmgate Cider! Farmgate’s story started about 25 years ago. A wild apple tree was discovered on the border of what would become the Farmgate orchard. Over the next few years, more land was cleared, and trees were planted by the dozens. A little cider turned into a lot of cider, and the Davies Family wanted to share! So Farmgate was born: out of hard work, out of family, and out of a love of trees.
DONORS
-
The Ottawa Pops Orchestra gratefully acknowledges and thanks its many supporters. Below is the annual giving list, which includes private donors and corporate sponsors. List is complete as of Jan 1, 2025.
Thank you!
Champion $1,500-$2,999Felicia Persaud
Larry Sargent
Mathieu Roy
Sustainer $250-$499
Melissa Poon
Anonymous
Associate $100-$249
Abigail Vandzura
Anne Marie Robinson
Dave Cousens
Anonymous
Friend $1-$99
Breda Kelly
Christopher James Blackford
Claire Green
Claire Maunsell
Cynthia King
Daria Koppel
David Rupar
Jennahfer LaFreniere
John Valley
Kevin Anderson
Laura McElroy
Lindsay Jackson
Lyndon Kirkley
Morgan Hurtubise
Rafi Syed
Anonymous (x6)
Admin Team
Many of our administrative staff are volunteers who contribute to OPO in their spare time throughout each season. Here are the individuals who work in between each show to prepare the event and ensure the best possible experience. Interested in joining the team? Please send an email to ottawapopsorchestra@gmail.com
-
Evan Simcoe
Associate Communications Strategist
Emily Calongcagong
Social Media Manager
Veronique Dupuis
Translator
Emily Hsueh
Graphic Designer
Alexandra McAllister
Merch Coordinator
Sebastian Lacey
Sponsorship Coordinator
Rachel OsticTranslator and Grant Coordinator
-
Courtney Shields
Front of House Manager
Jill Weber
Box Office and Patron Relations Manager
Peter Zanette
Stage Crew Supervisor
Julian Bertino
Audio Technician
Kat Wong
Lighting Technician
Samuel Vincent Coombes
Videographer
General Volunteers
Various Roles
-
Mathieu Roy
Manager of Artistic Planning
Justin McLean
Personnel Manager and Rehearsal Coordinator
Alyssa De’Ath
Librarian
Kent Swenson
Artistic Administrator