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The Woonsocket High School Music Department will hold their Annual Holiday Concert on Thursday evening, December 14, at 7pm. The concert will be held in the high school auditorium. Concert attendees will be treated to holiday selections performed by the chorus, concert band, jazz band, select choirs and percussion ensemble.

 

Don’t miss this wonderful holiday event. The talents of our wonderful young musicians will be sure to set you in the holiday spirit.

 

Advance tickets are currently on sale at the high school. Advance tickets are $5.00. Tickets will also be available at the door for $7.00. Children under ten are free. Proper dress is required. Please support music in Woonsocket Public Schools.

 

 

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Happy Holidays,

 

 

 

Christopher Depot and Lisa Alves

 

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