INDIANAPOLIS— Tickets are now on sale for the most popular event of the holiday season! The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announced Grammy winner Sandi Patty’s final year as host of the beloved AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration this December at Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis.
Maestro Jack Everly, Principal Pops Conductor of the ISO, leads the 38th annual Yuletide Celebration December 6–23, 2024, for a magical holiday production featuring Broadway-level singers and dancers, dazzling choreography, and stunning costumes.
A ten-time host of Yuletide Celebration, Sandi Patty will charm and delight fans of all ages with her highly acclaimed vocal excellence and expressive flexibility. As one of the most renowned performers of our time with five Grammy awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, and eleven million units sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as The Voice. She is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, with 40 Dove Awards. Sandi was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and as an Indiana Living Legend in 2007.
Joining Sandi Patty and the orchestra on stage will be featured artist Curtis Bannister. Curtis is an award-winning, multi-talented performer who has excelled on the stage, television, and film. In addition to Sandi, Curtis, and the orchestra, the ISO welcomes back the nationally acclaimed dance troupe Expressenz and the ISO’s own Sherry Hong performing another show-stopping violin solo. Star of stage, film, and television Susie Mosher will also light up the stage with holiday joy. Experience the timeless tale of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, delight in the return of the Toy Soldiers, and cheer for the renowned tap-dancing, high-kicking Santas.
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration begins in the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre lobby, where the holidays come alive with festive decorations, hot chocolate, Christmas-themed cookies, photo opportunities with costumed characters, and melodies from the Wurlitzer organ. Take a photo by the grand tree in the lobby that sparkles with lights and ornaments, and gather around for the timeless tale of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Join the ISO as we continue to honor our community’s cherished holiday traditions at the AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration while also creating new and unforgettable memories this festive season!
About Sandi Patty
As one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy® awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, and eleven million units sold, Sandi Patty is known as The Voice. Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, with 40 Dove Awards. She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and as an Indiana Living Legend in 2007. She has released over 30 albums, including her latest album, Everlasting, exclusively at Target Stores through Somerset, Ltd. Everlasting features notable hymns and songs of worship in an intimate and acoustic setting. Her debut full-length symphonic pops album Broadway Stories, conducted by Maestro Jack Everly, was released to rave reviews on October 18, 2011. Sandi has performed with symphonies across the country, including the New York Pops, Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, Dallas Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Houston Symphony, and Oklahoma City Philharmonic. She also headlined the title role in sold-out performances of the musical Hello, Dolly! with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, co-starring Tony Award winner Gary Beach in January 2012
About Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly
Maestro Jack Everly has served as the ISO’s Principal Pops Conductor for more than 20 years and as the Music Director of the AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, now entering its 38th year. Each year, he composes original music for the Yuletide performances, along with conducting familiar favorites. Throughout the season, whether he’s leading the ISO through memorable Broadway melodies for the Printing Partners Pops Series or a Star Wars score for the popular Film Series presented by Bank of America, Maestro Everly is beloved by fans for his musical expertise and charismatic personality. He has led the ISO in its first Pops recording, Yuletide Celebration, Volume One, which included three of his own orchestrations.
