The Elgin Symphony Orchestra joins with the Elgin Master Chorale to present three opportunities to celebrate the holiday season with festive music, favorite carols, dance performances by students from the Integrity School of Dance, and a guest appearance by Santa Claus.

This year’s “Holiday Spectacular” performances will be led by ESO Music Director Chad Goodman at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. This year’s musical selections will include “The Nutcracker,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Fantasia on Greensleeves,” “Navidad Latina,” music of John Rutter, and favorite holiday carols.

Tickets start at $20. Purchase tickets online at www.ElginSymphony.org, or at the ESO Box Office, 20 DuPage Ct. in Elgin, or by phone at 847-888-4000, Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Students with a valid ID can receive a 50 percent discount. Youth tickets, for children ages 17 and under, are $10. The ESO offers one free youth ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket. To take advantage of the student discount and the free youth ticket offer, contact the ESO Box Office during Box Office hours.