Sherman, Texas -- Austin College is happy to announce the annual Christmas Pops Concert performed by the Sherman Symphony Orchestra (SSO), promising to be a highlight of the holiday season. 

The performances will be held in the Sid Richardson Center on the Austin College campus. The event is open to the public with $5 tickets for children and students and $15 tickets for adults. Tickets are available to purchase at the door or in advance on the Sherman Symphony Orchestra website. Doors open one hour before each show time:

• Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, December 7, 2025, 3 p.m.

The Sid Richardson Center will be decked out with trees, lights, and holiday magic. Tables for floor seating will be decorated, making for a cozy and festive setting for the SSO to perform a selection of Christmas classics to get everyone ready for the season.

Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks to enjoy during the concert. Santa will be in attendance, so be on your best behavior and bring the kids to meet him!

Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 45 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.