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M&T Bank Hosts Annual Holiday Music Concert Series in Buffalo

Published December 4, 2023

Community Gathers for ‘Holiday Music Under the Dome’

The joy of the holiday season resonates through downtown Buffalo as M&T Bank cordially extends an invitation to its ‘Holiday Music Under the Dome’ concert series at the Fountain Plaza branch. Renowned for its visual grandeur, the venue's iconic ‘gold dome’ sets the scene for an array of musical performances that have become highly anticipated each year.

Lineup of Local Talent and Orchestras

From December 9th to December 15th, 2023, the bank's Fountain Plaza branch will come alive with holiday favorites delivered by the revered Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and a selection of talented school choirs. These lunchtime concerts offer attendees the chance to relish the sounds of the season in the heart of the city.

Free Concerts Open to the Public

Initiating the series on December 9th at 1pm will be the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating the holidays with classic tunes. Following thereafter, each weekday at noon, diverse musical groups from local schools will enchant audiences. These concerts are designed to be a gift to the community, allowing everyone free access to share in the festive spirit.

M&T Bank’s Western New York Regional President, Eric Feldstein, speaks to the power of these performances in uniting and uplifting the community, reinforcing the bank's commitment to fostering celebration and support for downtown Buffalo's residents.

2023 Performance Schedule

  • Saturday, December 9 – Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (1-2 p.m.)
  • Monday, December 11 – St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute Swing Choir (12-1 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, December 12 – Grand Island High School Madrigal Singers (12-1 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, December 13 – Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Honor Choir (12-1 p.m.)
  • Thursday, December 14 – Gemtones from Mount St. Mary Academy and St. Mary’s School for the Deaf Sign Chorus (12-1 p.m.)
  • Friday, December 15 – Iroquois High School Choirs (12-1 p.m.)
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