Band, chorus
to present joint
holiday concert
For the first time in school history, the Carrollton High School Band and Performing Arts programs will perform a joint concert, Celebrate the Season, to be held Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Holcombe Theater of the Mabry Center for the Arts at Carrollton High School.
This free concert will feature holiday music performed by an assembly of 270 students and includes special performances by the performing arts show choir and the band's brass ensemble.
"I am very excited that we are able to collaborate in a showcase of our outstanding fine arts programs at Carrollton High School and to provide an entertaining and heartfelt celebration of the holiday season for our community," said Chris Carr, CHS band director. "I hope that this becomes something that everyone looks forward to year after year with anticipation and joy."
Choral Director Julie Lowry noted the concert is also an gesture of appreciation for a community that supports the arts.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for our students and community to witness our collaborative efforts to celebrate the season," she said. "When many schools are cutting arts programs, Carrollton City Schools has invested in the performing arts. We are excited to share the talents of students who benefit from these programs. I can't think of a better way to do that than as a team!"
In addition to Carr and Lowry, this team effort includes the work of Josh Robichaux, assistant band director; Tommy Cox, performing arts director who will be managing sound and lighting for the concert; and Terri Fazio, piano accompanist.
With the first phase of a new Carrollton High School about to get under way, fencing has been installed around the construction zone, closing off parking next to the Mabry center. However, plenty of parking will be available across the street in the student parking lot. For more information, call the performing arts office at 770-834-2116.
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