Christmas At The Movies

The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center presents classic songs from your favorite Christmas movies performed by the TCC Signature Symphony and other special guests on Sunday, December 16.

TCC’s Signature Symphony will share the stage with Broken Arrow Public Schools band, orchestra and choir students performing tunes from a variety of classic Christmas films.

This Christmas, come along with the TCC Signature Symphony, Broken Arrow Public Schools Fine Arts, and a whole host of other special guests for “Christmas At The Movies” on Sunday, December 16 at  2:30 p.m., at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. It’s all part of the 2012-13 Spotlight Series.

    “This will be a truly ­collaborative effort from many wonderful entities in this ­community,” said Mark Frie, executive director of the BAPAC and director of the show. “It is a unique opportunity as well for students of Broken Arrow to perform alongside a professional orchestra, which will actually be the first time a full symphony has played in the BAPAC.”

    TCC’s Signature Symphony, along with artistic director G. Barry Epperly, will share the stage with dozens of Broken Arrow Public Schools students from band, orchestra and choir, as well as an elementary school children’s ensemble, plus a dance troupe from Moore’s Dance Studio in Broken Arrow and ­several other guests, including Mark and his wife, Kim Frie. Two BAPS teachers will also be a part of the Symphony, Sarah Richardson and Jeff Loud.

    “To have all that talent ­residing in our city is nothing short of amazing,” said Frie. “These students and teachers will come together with their diverse backgrounds and united under the banner of wonderful Christmas music that’s near and dear to many people’s hearts.”

    Selections from the show will include classics from the most beloved holiday films, including “White Christmas,” “Holiday Inn,” “The Polar Express,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” and many more. It will also be a night to pay tribute to Ralph Blane, Broken Arrow’s favorite son, who wrote “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and other Hollywood classics.

    Epperly’s vision for the Signature Symphony, which was founded in 1978, has been one of much experience. As an arranger/producer for Disney Corporation, he worked with ­legends Duke Ellington, Johnny Mathis and Count Basie. During his service as conductor of the US Army Chamber Orchestra, he performed for three ­administrations and ­international dignitaries. He came to TCC in 1995, two years before the Signature Symphony was asked to become a ­professional orchestra-in-­residence at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center.

    Patrons of the show will be treated to special holiday music before the show in the lobby. Santa Claus will also be available for free photos by the PAC’s giant Christmas tree.

    Order tickets by calling (918) 259-5778, Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., or online at ­www.brokenarrowpac.com.

For more information, contact

Broken Arrow ­Performing Arts Center

(918) 259-5778

www.brokenarrowpac.com