The New Texas Symphony Orchestra is hauling its holiday spirit to NorthPark Center, where its free "Joy" concert is set to fill the mall with carols and classics on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The roughly hour-long show is part of the orchestra's annual holiday run and doubles as the first festive season under new artistic director Dr. Michelle Perrin Blair. Admission is free, and the program is billed as a family-friendly, feel-good hit for all ages.
When and where
According to the New Texas Symphony Orchestra, the NorthPark concert is locked for December 5 at 7:00 p.m. The group then heads south for a second free appearance at The Shops at RedBird on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The NTSO listings include maps and calendar tools for each stop, so organizers can point would-be attendees there for the latest details and directions.
Conflicting listings
One wrinkle for planners: The Dallas Morning News has posted an event listing that does not quite line up. As shown in The Dallas Morning News, the header lists Dec. 6, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., while the description inside the same listing names Dec. 5 at 7:00 p.m., a mismatch that could trip up anyone skimming the page.
Program and the New Conductor
The NTSO is promising "festive favorites and timeless holiday classics" tailored to a mall-stage setup that keeps things light, recognizable, and family-ready. In a press release shared via PRLog, Dr. Michelle Perrin Blair said she is "thrilled to join the New Texas Symphony Orchestra for my first holiday concerts," describing the set list as "full of warmth, joy, and celebration."
Free and family-friendly
Both concerts are free and open to the public, according to the NTSO's event listings, and are pitched as suitable for all ages. Seating will be in the shared mall commons on a first-come, first-served basis, so showing up early is the safest bet for a solid view of the stage.
There are no paid tickets; for maps, calendar links, and program notes, the orchestra directs visitors to the NTSO concerts page. For a quick overview, there is also an event listing in The Dallas Morning News. If the date still feels murky, the orchestra's own page should be treated as the final word before anyone heads out to the mall.
