American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season

Schedule

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States, Virginia 22030 | Fairfax, VA

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Peter Wilson, conductor
The American Festival Pops Orchestra (AFPO) continues its annual tradition of spreading musical goodwill and cheer in this audience favorite! Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season returns under the baton of Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson, former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House and 30-year Marine Veteran violinist. The AFPO comprises more than 60 professional musicians, including faculty members from George Mason University’s Dewberry School of Music as well as instrumentalists from U.S. Armed Forces music ensembles and local orchestras. Enjoy a festive evening of seasonal favorites designed for the entire family.
This performance is appropriate for all ages.
Run Time: approximately two hours, plus intermission
This performance also takes place on Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m. at our sister venue, the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA.
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4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States, Virginia 22030

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