Richmond County Orchestra to Bring Holiday Cheer with CHRISTMASTIME IN SONG & DANCE

The Richmond County Orchestra (RCO) adds holiday cheer to the season with "Christmastime in Song and Dance" a celebration in song and dance on Sunday, December 3, 3 p.m. at St. John's University Gymnasium, 300 Howard Avenue, Staten Island.

$10 admission. FREE for children and students.

Call 718-990-5892 or visit: To purchase tickets

The evening features The New American Youth Ballet performing excerpts from the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky and Swan Lake,performance by Dawn Daniels Dancers, youth pianist Brian Moses and Soprano Aida Carducci singing an aria from Tosca by Puccini and O Holy Night. The night will be complete with a performance by

Dragon Kim Karate USA performing Christmas Eve Sarajevo.

Santa Claus will be on hand to pose with kids for photos. There will be a 50/50 and prizes and goodies for the children. Thanks to support from St John's University Office of Community Relations and the Italian Cultural Center.

About Richmond County Orchestra:

About Richmond County Orchestra:

Founded in 1998, under the direction of Maestro Alan Aurelia, The Richmond County Orchestra continues its effort to enhance the musical and cultural life of Staten Island and strives to inspire a love of music through a presentation of the classical repertoire and programming that encourages interaction with audience members. The orchestra offers live performances in the three council districts of Staten Island, presenting works of living composers as well as music from the past, providing its listeners with an opportunity to explore a new artistic language. In addition, the RCO offers educational innovations designed to capture the interest of young students who want to pursue a career in music. Musicians from the RCO have gone into high schools and coached students in after-school programs which have culminated in Side-By-Side concerts with the students and the Orchestra.

The popularity of the RCO has grown so much over the years that they have been called upon to perform in various venues throughout the tristate area, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Natural History, Fairfield University, Washington Square Park, Asbury Park and more.

Tickets to all Richmond County Orchestra concerts are free for students and children.

Sunday, December 3, 3 p.m. St John's University 300 Howard Ave, Gymnasium, Staten Island

$10 admission

FREE for Students and Children

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