Saline Symphony Orchestra in concert: Saturday, December 13th, 7 pm
A TWISTED CHRISTMAS - Saturday, December 13th, 2025, 7 pm
The Saline Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert, "A Twisted Christmas", will take you on an imaginative holiday ride this December 13th at 7 pm in Bryant High School's Love Auditorium (BHS Fine Arts Building) with a delightful mix of classical fare and a walk on the wild side of the Christmas Holiday. Dr. Aleksandr Polyakov will conduct the musical journey, featuring Mrs. Mardell Lasiter as the evening's Master of Ceremonies.
The 90 minute program features the orchestral premiere of Chris Richard's "The Krampus Suite", a musical battle between Krampus and Santa. Dr. Amy Porter will perform a vocal solo of selections from the Bach Quintets. And the program wouldn't be complete without student musicians, including the Parkway Elementary Choir and the Hurricane Creek Elementary Music Club, both from the Bryant School District.
Donations for the Bryant High School Food Pantry will be collected in the lobby before the concert.
Admission to the event is free; donations are encouraged. You don't need any tickets, but seating is not reserved. Come early for the best parking and seating, and enjoy our extra performances in the lobby and during intermission. The performance is suitable for all ages.
The Saline Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and our performances are made possible by the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce (community partner and sponsor), Drs. Greg & Kay Reed (donors), Walmart Store #336 in Sheridan, and the generous donations of our patrons, like you.
See you on December 13th!
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Conductor Announcement: Aleksandr Polyakov
The Saline Symphony Orchestra is proud to introduce you to our next conductor, Dr. Aleksandr Polakov.
Aleksandr Polyakov, D.M.A.
Ukrainian-American educator, concert pianist, and orchestral conductor who is very excited to bring his passion for music making and community building to the Saline Symphony Orchestra as their newly appointed conductor.
The prize-winner of more than 20 international competitions, he has performed in major venues around the globe. A dedicated chamber music partner and soloist collaborator whose numerous concerto performances include the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine and Boston Ballet Orchestra.
In addition to his piano work, Aleksandr is establishing an international conducting career. He has collaborated with over 20 symphony orchestras, frequently leading opera, music theater and ballet productions. He served as a cover conductor for Detroit Symphony Orchestra between 2022-24.
Aleksandr is also a dedicated and sought-after pedagogue. He has given masterclasses in the U.S., China and Europe. He often incorporates modern technologies in his teaching and continuously focuses his efforts on diversifying the content of his courses. Read more...
The Saline Symphony Orchestra
The Saline Symphony Orchestra, located in Bryant, Arkansas, is a community-based organization with volunteer musicians from Saline County, as well as Little Rock, Hot Springs, and Sheridan areas. All of our performances are free to the public and appropriate for all ages. Donations are accepted, both in person and online.
Our next event is Saturday, December 13th, 2025; our fall rehearsals will start in August, 2025. If you are interested in joining the Saline Symphony Orchestra, please see our Events Page for more information.
Love Auditorium is a state-of-the-art facility with free and handicapped parking on the grounds of Bryant High School. To find the latest information, see the Saline Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook Page at https://fb.me/SalineSymphony.
