Lee County Community Band to present ‘A Festive Christmas!’ Dec. 12
The Lee County Band will present of “A Festive Christmas!” Sunday, Dec. 12. The free performance is set for 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School.
The selections promise to re-kindle the magic of the season with traditional carols, “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” and “Let it Snow! Let it Snow!;” focus on the sacred nature of Christmas with “Midnight in Bethlehem;” and get toes a-tapping with “Brazilian Sleighbells,” “Chanukah is Here” and “Christmas Swings!”
The band performs six concerts between November and April; all take place at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., beginning at 3 p.m. The concerts are free (donations accepted) and open to the public.
Additional concert dates are Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13 and April 10.
A legend in Southwest Florida, the band enjoys a large, loyal and enthusiastic audience at every concert. Programs typically include a mix of spirited marches, Broadway hits, old favorites, seasonal pieces, and sing-alongs.
Directed by Richard Bradstreet, the 60-member group is comprised of musicians from all walks of life – career musicians and amateurs – who reside in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties. The band welcomes new members every year. For more information, persons may phone John Fenn at 239-454-6430.
For additional information, visit www.leecountyband.org.