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Luis Biava, conductor
Dr. Michael G. Martin, choral conductor

New Albany Symphony Chorus
With Special Guest Joan Ellison

There’s No Place Like Home for the holidays, and we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you. We welcome back vocalist Joan Ellison and the New Albany Symphony Chorus for a Spectacular Holiday performance at the McCoy!

Tickets $20-35

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DUE TO A RAINY WEATHER FORECAST, WE WILL BE MOVING THE CONCERT INDOORS TO THE McCOY CENTER.

TABLE SEAT HOLDERS: Your tables will be set up inside the building. You’ll be directed to premium seating closer to the stage in the concert hall.

Staff will be on hand to direct you where to pick up pre-ordered food …

Luis Biava, conductor

Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved one of humanity’s wildest dreams when they flew the first powered airplane over Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903. These self-taught engineers, who made bicycles for a living, experienced failure after failure in the tedious testing of kites and gliders, but in the end, hard work and persistence …

Luis Biava, conductor

In celebration of Judy Garland’s recent centennial, songstress Joan Ellison, accompanied by the New Albany Symphony Orchestra, brings Judy’s original symphonic arrangements back to life in a nostalgic trip down memory lane. (Arrangements used with the kind permission of the Judy Garland Heirs Trust.) The hit parade includes “The Trolley Song,” “The Man …

Luis Biava, conductor

Celebrate the season with music that awakens memories of childhood and family traditions. Let the magic of the holidays come to life on stage at the McCoy with the New Albany Symphony Orchestra and Chorus this December! Don’t forget to arrive early for the Gift Basket Fundraiser!

Joy to the World
I Wonder as I …

Luis Biava, conductor
We float down Ellington’s River and dance our way to the deep South with works by Florence Price and William Grant Still in a concert featuring composers that blazed a trail so bright the future was forever changed. Don’t miss this performance by the New Albany Symphony and the winners of our Student Concerto Competition, Connor …

Luis Biava, conductor

Featuring: Aleko Khutsidze and Maria Robinson, dancers
It’s a party and you’re invited! Maestro Biava brings his renowned Colombian heritage to the stage with sultry samba, Colombian cumbia, and the beautiful paso doble to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Help us kick off NASO’s 15th season fiesta style outside at the Hinson Amphitheater. It’s going to be HOT! HOT! HOT!

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Bizet – …

Luis Biava, conductor

It’s the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and we can’t wait to see you at the McCoy for an afternoon of fun for the whole family! We welcome to the stage the New Albany Symphony Chorus and guest soloist Kim Hopcraft. Don’t forget to arrive early for the Gift Basket Fundraiser.

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Williams – from …

Luis Biava, conductor

It’s the 100th Birthday of African American composer George Walker, and we are celebrating with his beautiful Lyric for Strings, Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, and the winners of our student concerto competition, Ari Webb and Zerui Pan. Join us for a classical birthday party at the McCoy. This performance is one hour in length …

Gift Basket Fundraiser

Luis Biava, conductor

“Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays!” The New Albany Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the New Albany Symphony Chorus in a festive performance of holiday favorites. Don’t forget to arrive early for the gift basket fundraiser.

Covid policy: We recommend that masks be worn inside the McCoy whenever possible, …