Roanoke Symphony Brings "It's a Wonderful Life" to Piedmont Arts On Stage

David Stewart Wiley, music director and conductor for Roanoke Symphony Orchestra

On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra will make it’s sixth trip to Martinsville High School Auditorium for Piedmont Arts On Stage’s annual Holiday Pops Spectacular.

This year’s concert, themed "It's A Wonderful Life," brings to the stage over 100 musicians for an orchestral and choral medley featuring songs from the timeless film starring Jimmy Stewart.

Also taking the stage, soprano and Miss Virginia 2011, Elizabeth Crot will perform with the symphony. Crot’s "magic" rendition of "Sempre Libera" won her a $16,500 scholarship and the title of Miss Virginia at the 2011 pageant held in Roanoke.

Elizabeth Crot

In the spirit of the season, Piedmont Arts will also be collecting non-perishable food itmes for Grace Network, a community organization that helps stock the pantries of those facing a crisis involving essential life needs. 

Donations can be dropped off at Piedmont Arts, located at 215 Starling Ave., prior to  the Holiday Pops concert or they can be delivered to Martinsville High School Auditorium on the night of the concert. Anyone who brings a donation to Piedmont Arts prior to the concert will receive a $1 off coupon for a future Piedmont Arts performance.

Tickets to Piedmont Arts On Stage's Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops Spectacular are $25 for reserved, $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased here, at Piedmont Arts or by calling 276.632.3221.