Alyssa Wang will debut as Cape Symphony's Music Director

WEST BARNSTABLE, MA—November 17, 2025

Cape Symphony’s annual “Holiday on the Cape” concert will be held December 5, 6, & 7 at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center. The Chatham Chorale, Patrice Tiedemann, Align Dance Company, and the Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform with the Orchestra. Alyssa Wang will take the podium for the first time as Cape Symphony’s Music Director.

The concert program includes beautiful carols and heartwarming classics. The Chatham Chorale, led by Assistant Conductor Joe Marchio, will join the Orchestra for “We Need a Little Christmas,” “The First Noel,” and other pieces, culminating in the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah.

Guest vocalist Patrice Tiedemann has appeared as a soloist with the Boston Pops, Boston Lyric Opera, the Cape Cod Opera, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and many others. She is Artistic Director of Seaglass Theater Company and holds a Master’s degree in vocal performance from Indiana University. Ms. Tiedemann’s soprano will sparkle in “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “White Christmas,” and is sure to enchant in “O Holy Night.”

Align Dance Company dancers will perform to “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker. At Saturday’s concerts, the Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra will join their professional counterparts onstage for Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.”

Alyssa Wang brings a focus on audience inclusivity and engagement to the Music Director role. “The Cape is a vibrant and inspiring place, and I have been deeply moved by how engaged, passionate, and welcoming its audiences are,” she says. “I can’t wait to create performances that connect with and reflect this remarkable community.”

Cape Symphony is proud to present “Holiday on the Cape” Friday, December 5 at 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Saturday, December 6 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. All performances take place at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis. The concert is approximately two hours long, including a 20-minute intermission.

Tickets are available for December 5 at 8:00 PM, December 6 at 7:30 PM, and December 7 at 5:00 PM, and in limited numbers for December 5 at 4:00 PM. Only isolated single seats remain for the Saturday and Sunday matinees. To purchase, visit capesymphony.org, call 508.362.1111, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit the Box Office at 2235 Iyannough Road in West Barnstable Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tickets are discounted 20% for veterans and active military and 50% for students aged 6 - 22. Only tickets purchased on Cape Symphony’s secure website or through the Cape Symphony Box Office are legitimate and guaranteed.

The Cape Symphony Orchestra’s CapePOPS! series is sponsored by Cape Cod 5.

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About Cape Arts & Entertainment
Cape Arts & Entertainment, also known as Cape Symphony, is one of the largest professional cultural organizations in Massachusetts. We inspire, educate, and connect our community through exceptional music and inclusive outreach programs. The Cape Symphony Orchestra presents a diverse classical and Pops repertoire, while Cape Symphony Presents brings world-class artists of a variety of genres to venues across Cape Cod. Cape Symphony Conservatory and Preschool offers private lessons, group classes, ensembles, dance, and art to students of all ages at our West Barnstable and Falmouth campuses, and an acclaimed arts-infused curriculum for preschoolers in West Barnstable. Rooted in creativity, excellence, community, and lifelong learning, all three branches of CA&E enrich lives through the power of music and the arts. Visit www.capesymphony.org for more information.