A Most Wonderful Christmas - Arr. Robert Sheldon

December 9, 2023
St. Paul's By the Sea
Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville
Conductor - Marguerite Richardson
Concertmaster - Tim Edwards
Videographer - Vladimir Paje
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Program Notes by Lucinda Mosher, Th.D
A Most Wonderful Christmas - Arr. Robert Sheldon
in this medley, skilled orchestral arranger Robert Sheldon weaves together five 20th-century pop songs and ballads in a jazzy, easy-listening style. You'll hear "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" by Felix Bernard (1934); "I'll Be Home for Christmas" By Kim Gannon and Walter Kent (1943)--which was popularized by Bing Crosby; "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by J. Fred Coots and Heaven Gillespie (1934)--made a mega-hit by Eddie Cantor; "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane (1943) --introduced by Judy Garland; and "It's a Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Edward Pola and George Wyle (1963)--popularized by Andy Williams. Sing along, if you wish!