The holiday season is upon us, and the musical talents of Rhode Island school musicians will be showcased as part of a month-long musical celebration of the holidays during the month of December.
"We're pleased to be continuing this holiday tradition of student performances at the Rhode Island State House," said Randall Rosenbaum, Executive Director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. "Over 3,300 student musicians from fifty-two schools throughout the state will perform at the Rhode Island State House in a special series of musical performances."
The concert series started on Monday, November 27 and runs through Friday, December 22. All concerts are free and open to the public. The concert series, organized by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, will feature music of the season, performed by students from schools throughout the State of Rhode Island. The performances are all in the Rhode Island State House.
On December 4 at 9:30 a.m. St Rocco’s School Choir will perform under the direction of Cecelia Rodi. Then on December 19 at 9:30 a.m. the Ferri Middle School Select Chorus and Band will perform under the direction of Tom Conlon. A one-page holiday concert flyer can be found at www.arts.ri.gov/holiday.
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a state agency supported by appropriations from the Rhode Island General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. RISCA provides grants, technical assistance and staff support to arts organizations and artists, schools, community centers, social service organizations and local governments to bring the arts into the lives of Rhode Islanders. Visit www.arts.ri.gov for more information.
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