Thursday, November 15, 2018

Concord Band to present 42nd annual Holiday Pops Concerts

The Concord Band, under the direction of James O’Dell, will hold its 42nd annual Holiday Pops concerts at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 at the Concord Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden St., Concord.

This year’s Holiday Pops will include “Overture to a Winter Festival” by James Curnow, the band’s traditional opener since 1994, plus “Suite from ‘The Nutcracker’” arranged by Curnow, Hanukkah music and several Christmas medleys. There will be other holiday favorites, singalongs and a special visitor.

Attendees at Holiday Pops will get a chance to reserve free tickets to the band’s 60th anniversary concert on March 2, 2019.

Tickets for Concord Band Holiday Pops are available in tables for four (with a few for six on the stage) at $25 for adults and $15 for ages 12 and younger and include free snacks, sparkling cider, water and soft drinks.

For tickets: ticketstage.com/concordband
For information: blog.concordband.org, or call 978-897-9969.