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The Shull Center is proud to welcome Sac City native Paul Ching back home to open the 2026 Holiday Series.<\/strong>\u00a0A professional violinist with the Des Moines Symphony and an award-winning composer, Paul has built a career performing and creating music that bridges classical tradition with cinematic expression.<\/p>\r\n

Joined by a talented group of musical friends and collaborators, Paul presents an engaging evening featuring a musical variety show with five unique \u201csessions\u201d: a classical session, a pop and rock session, a traditional folk session, a jazz session, and a country fiddle session. Together, they create a dynamic performance that showcases exceptional musicianship while celebrating both the season and Paul’s return to the community where his musical journey began.<\/p>\r\n

Opening the Holiday Series, this performance sets the stage for the season ahead by combining world-class artistry, hometown pride, and the spirit of the holidays in one memorable evening. <\/i><\/p>\r\n

This event is part of the 2026 Holiday Series at the Shull Center. You may purchase tickets to this individual performance, or attend all three holiday events with a season pass. For more information,\u00a0<\/i>click here<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\r\n

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