Howard Payne University’s Symphonic Band and Concert Choir will present a Christmas celebration concert Thursday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium. The concert is free of charge and open to the public.
The Christmas spirit will get into full swing as HPU students perform many Christmastime favorites. Program selections include “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, “Christmas Through the Looking Glass” by David Lovrien, “Holiday Overture” by Kenneth Soper, “Carol of the Bells” by Robert Longfield and many more.
There will be a reception following the concert in the band rehearsal hall of HPU’s Davidson Music Complex. Music will be provided at the reception by the HPU Student Jazz Combo.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a canned food item as a donation for admission. All canned goods collected will go to Good Samaritan Ministries of Brown County to aid those who need a helping hand this holiday season. Canned fruit is particularly needed.
The HPU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Corey Ash, associate professor of music and director of bands. The HPU Concert Choir is under the direction of Dr. Christopher Rosborough, assistant professor of music.
“You won’t want to miss this musical holiday experience,” said Ash. “We hope to see you there and pray your holiday season is filled with the joy of family and friends. Most especially, may you know the joy of the greatest holiday gift of all time, Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior!”
For more information, contact HPU’s School of Music and Fine Arts at 325-649-8500.