Arlington Heights Community Concert Band presents ‘Holiday Journeys’
The Arlington Heights Community Concert Band will present its annual free Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. The 70-plus volunteer band members, ranging in age from 14 to over 80, will perform holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride,” “Santa’s Journey,” “Rhapsody for Hanukkah” and many more. Artistic Director and Conductor Pietro Pisello chose light and fun filled music to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The concert is free, but seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. It’s best to arrive early to secure a seat. To reserve tickets, email ahccbtickets@gmail.com.
The band is holding a food drive at this concert to support District 214 “Caring Corner” food pantry. The food and toiletries are distributed to students and families in need. Shelf stable foods such as rice, pasta, pasta sauce, canned soups, microwave cups of macaroni and cheese, cereal and granola bars; as well as laundry detergent, shampoo and other toiletries would be greatly appreciated. Contributions can be placed on the tables in the lobby.
The Arlington Heights Community Concert Band started with three musicians in November 1979 and has grown to over 70 dedicated volunteer musicians of all skill level and ages. Every band member has their own story as to why they joined and what they like about being a band member.
The band in partnership with Community Education District 214, receives support from both the Arlington Heights Park District and the village of Arlington Heights. The mission of the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band is to provide musical entertainment to the community, to provide opportunities for community members to join and be part of a musical organization, to provide for individual musical expression and growth and to contribute to the community’s music appreciation. Information about the band is available at arlingtonheightsband.org.
The band is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Monetary donations are used to offset the cost of concert production to purchase music and instrument repair.