Santa Baby!

Santa Baby! invites you to experience the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Sounds of the Season” concert under the masterful baton of conductor William Stevens, with the warm narration of local voice actor Jason Dempsey. This festive event celebrates the spirit of the season by honoring Santa himself, featuring beloved classics such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” alongside spirited selections from *The Polar Express* and *Miracle on 34th Street*. Children shine as the perennial kiddie conductors, while Jason Dempsey delivers a memorable narration of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The program highlights include Bruce Broughton’s “Miracle on 34th St. Overture,” Harry Rowe Shelly’s “Santa Claus Overture,” Delvyn Case’s “Rocket Sleigharr,” Bill Holcombe – “’Twas the Night Before Christmasarr,” Calvin Custer – “It’s Christmastimearr,” Jack Bridger – “Santa Baby!,” Lucas Richman – “Reindeer Variationsarr,” Robert W. Smith – “Jingle Bells Foreverarr,” Jerry Brubaker – “Polar Expressarr,” and Robert Sheldon – “Most Wonderful Christmas.” Celebrate the holidays with this heart‑warming concert—details and tickets are available here.