But the sing-along, led by PSO Resident Staff Conductor Kirk Muspratt, seems to be what the planners and performers said they think will draw a crowd.
Audiences do love to sing along with the orchestra.
It's really quite fun. Sometimes the performers enjoy the sing-along portion of the program as much as the audience. It's easy with the jazz stuff to be swinging with it. And you don't expect an orchestra member to be doing that, but I do. Although the primary aim of the PSO's music is to entertain and to take the audience's mind off the stress of money, shopping and crowds, the sentimental songs may also remind students that Christmas is not just about mistletoe, parties and presents.