Holiday concerts planned
MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP - Mount Carmel Area students will share holiday cheer with several concerts; the first to be held tonight.
- The seventh- and eighth-grade holiday concert starts at 7 p.m. today and is under the direction of Sharon Styer.
- The first- and second-grade holiday concert will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday under the direction of Rachel F.W. Ulsh.
- The high school chorus and band concert will be held at 7 p.m. Monday under the direction of Styer and Bernard Stellar.
All three concerts will take place in the Richard F. Beierschmitt High School Auditorium.
- The fifth- and sixth-grade band concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, in the elementary cafeteria under the direction of Nicole Rosko.
The public is invited to all of these performances.
Early dismissal at Shamokin Area
COAL TOWNSHIP - Wednesday will be an Act 80 Day early dismissal for Shamokin Area students. The elementary school will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. and the middle/high school at 12:18 p.m. Pre-K PM students will have classes.
Cookie concert set Friday
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Shamokin Area High School Symphonic Band will present its annual cookie concert at 7 p.m. Friday in the high school auditorium.
The holiday celebration will feature the Senior High School Symphonic Band under the direction of Kevin B. Styer. Selections include Russian Christmas Music, The Special Sounds of Christmas, Christmas Carillon, I Saw Three Ships, The Christmas Song, Home for the Holidays, Jingle Bells, and Fanfare and Procession on an Old English Carol.
The public is invited to attend. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted.
Refreshments will follow the concert for all participants and concert-goers in the high school cafeteria.
