Lee County Band to perform Christmas Concert Dec. 13 at Cape Coral High School
The Lee County Community Band will awaken the magic of the holiday season in the young and young-at-heart when it presents its annual Christmas concert, “Joy to the World,” on Sunday, Dec. 13.
The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, just north of Veterans Parkway.
Director Richard Bradstreet has selected a program of both sacred and secular Christmas music, featuring Handel’s “Messiah Overture”, Percy Faith’s “Brazilian Sleigh Bells” and “Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” with vocalist Norman Jones and guitarist Baylie Pohle.
The program also in-cludes “Chanukah Is Here,” a Celebration of Folk Music from the Hebrew People; “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” narrated by Bill Mosgrove; and an audience sing-along.
Additional concert dates for the Lee County Community Band are Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 13, and April 10. The events are free (donations accepted) and open to the public; all will be at 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School.
An institution in Southwest Florida, the community band enjoys a large, loyal and enthusiastic audience. Come early and enjoy these always well-attended concerts.
The 50-member adult band is comprised of professional and amateur musicians from all walks of life who reside in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties. The band welcomes new members every year.
For additional information about the band or its concerts, visit www.leecountyband.org or phone Norman Jones at 239-995-2097.