About: In 1960, Duke Ellington and his longtime collaborator Billy Strayhorn put a jazzy spin on Tchaikovsky’s beloved The Nutcracker, transforming the ballet’s familiar melodies into a swinging big-band suite full of playful rhythms and musical surprises.

This holiday season, the Winchester Jazz Collective brings this festive classic to the Barns of Rose Hill for an evening of seasonal cheer. Led by Shenandoah University’s Matthew Niess, the ensemble features university faculty and student musicians in a spirited celebration of one of jazz’s most delightful holiday traditions.

Date & Time: Friday, December 4, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the concert starts at 7:00 PM.

Ticket Price: All tickets are general admission: $25 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of or $30 at the door. Children 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult.

Ticket Information: Reserve tickets in advance online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004 (hours). When our Box Office is closed, please leave a message. All ticket sales are final; no exceptions or exchanges.