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Holiday Pops

with the Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic Chorus and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus

Image of Michael Longoria in a promotional portrait
Image of members of the Naples Philharmonic on stage during a performance of holiday music, with Santa Claus
Image of Radu on stage during a performance
Image of the Naples Philharmonic and the Naples Philharmonic Chorus on stage during performance
Image of the Naples Philharmonic Chorus on stage during a performance with the Naples Philharmonic
Image of the Naples Philharmonic and the Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus on stage during performance
Image of members of the Naples Philharmonic on stage during a performance of holiday music
Image of the Naples Philharmonic and the Naples Philharmonic Chorus on stage during performance
Image of the Naples Philharmonic and the Naples Philharmonic Chorus on stage during performance
Image of the Naples Philharmonic and the Naples Philharmonic Chorus on stage during performance
Image of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus on stage during a performance with the Naples Philharmonic
Image of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus on stage during a performance with the Naples Philharmonic
Dec 18, 7:30pm — Dec 21, 2:00pm

   Hayes Hall

Tickets for this event will be available August 11.

Event

Holiday Pops
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance


Naples Philharmonic
Radu Paponiu
, conductor
Michael Longoria, vocalist
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner
director
Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus
Barbara Sletto
director

Celebrate the magic of the season with Broadway star Michael Longoria, the Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus in this cherished holiday tradition.

In Southwest Florida, there’s no place better to experience the comfort and joy of experiencing live renditions of some of your holiday favorites than inside Hayes Hall. This uplifting and joyous program has become a Neapolitan tradition, bringing family and friends together for a cozy and festive mix of classic carols and contemporary favorites.

The Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus is generously endowed by Carmen and Jim Campbell.

Naples Philharmonic

Naples Philharmonic


Founded in 1982, the Naples Philharmonic normally performs over 140 orchestral and chamber concerts, as well as opera and ballet, education, community and special event concerts from September through June each year.

  Meet the Musicians


Alexander Shelley

Artistic and Music Director  Meet Alexander

Jack Everly

Principal Pops Conductor   Meet Jack

James Ehnes

Artistic Partner   Meet James

Manuel López-Gómez

Associate Conductor   Meet Manuel

Naples Philharmonic Chorus

Naples Philharmonic Chorus


Founded in 1991, the Naples Philharmonic Chorus is made up of adult singers of all ages and backgrounds, and performs in both pops and classical concerts each season with the Naples Philharmonic, including the orchestra’s popular Holiday Pops and Patriotic Pops programs.

  Naples Philharmonic Chorus

Jeremy T. Warner

Jeremy T. Warner


Jeremy T. Warner is a passionate promoter of the choral arts. Since 1998, he has held a variety of conducting and artistic director positions throughout the academic, local community and church choral scenes. He is a respected clinician and has prepared professional choirs for touring performances in a variety of choral-orchestral settings, including multiple international tours. Jeremy completed his Master of Music in choral conducting at the University of Memphis, Bachelor of Music in theory and composition at Union University, three supplementary years of doctoral studies in choral conducting and a four-month residency in Salzburg, Austria.

  Meet Jeremy

Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus

Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus


The Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus (NPYC) provides young singers performance opportunities on Hayes Hall stage alongside the Naples Philharmonic and at distinct community events. The nearly 100-voice NPYC is directed by Barbara Sletto and includes singers in elementary, middle and high school. NPYC rehearses in groups divided by age and ability on Monday evenings on the Artis—Naples Cultural Campus.

Auditions for new members are held in early August and January. Students from the age of 7 through high school are encouraged to audition.

Learn more about the Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus.

Barbara Sletto

Barbara Sletto


Barbara Sletto is the director of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus. In addition to preparing their own choral concerts, the chorus performs with the Naples Philharmonic and guest artists from all over the world. Barbara is the founder and former artistic director for the Heartland Youth Choir and has been the artistic director of several choirs throughout the Midwest. She continues to serve HYC in their summer programming and as a consultant. She also served as an adjunct professor at Drake University. Under her direction, choirs have performed for numerous national and state conferences. Barbara has guest conducted for numerous festival and all-state choirs throughout the United States, and she has served as the guest conductor for various summer choir camps. She completed her Master of Arts in music education with a Kodály emphasis at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Barbara has 14 published and commissioned works for treble choirs, including commissions for Iowa and Indiana all-state choirs.

  Meet Barbara

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