Holiday music planned at Austin schools
Published 11:00 am Friday, November 27, 2015
David Krenz
Austin Public Schools Superintendent
The holiday concert season is fast approaching. Austin Public Schools has outstanding music and fine arts programs and incredibly talented young people who participate in them. At every level, students have been preparing to showcase their hard work and gifts with the Austin community. Now it is your turn to come out and enjoy! Admission is free except where noted.
Dec. 4: Woodson Kindergarten Holiday Concert in AHS Knowlton Auditorium at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Dec. 7: Grades 5-8 Winter Band Blast in AHS Knowlton Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Dec. 8: Grades 5-8 Orchestra Concert in Ellis Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Dec. 10: Southgate Elementary Holiday Concert at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Southgate
Dec. 11: I.J. Holton General Music Holiday Concert at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at I.J. Holton
Dec. 11: Banfield Elementary Holiday Concert, Grade 1 at 8:30 a.m.; Grade 2 at 10 a.m.; Grade 4 at 11:30 a.m. and Grade 3 at 12:45 p.m. at Banfield
Dec. 14: Austin High School Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. in AHS Knowlton Auditorium, Adults $7 and Students $5
Music directors at Austin Public Schools are getting ready for the upcoming Christmas at Home show, which will take place Dec. 18 and 19. Tickets can be purchased online at www.austinareaarts.org and at the Austin Artworks Center in downtown Austin. Donations are still being sought and individuals or businesses interested in becoming a sponsor can still register. For more information, contact AHS Director of Bands Bradley Mariska at Bradley.mariska@austin.k12.mn.us. — Photo provided.
Dec. 15: Sumner Elementary Holiday Concert at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Sumner
Dec. 17: Neveln Elementary Holiday Concert at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Ellis Auditorium
Dec. 17: Grades 5-8 Choir Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. in AHS Knowlton Auditorium
An exciting new holiday show is coming to the Historic Paramount Theatre on at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Members of the Austin Public Schools’ Music Department are presenting a one-of-a-kind musical variety show featuring faculty, students, alumni, and friends. Audiences will hear popular ensembles like Austin High School’s Jazz Band and Austinaires as well as some of Austin’s best solo artists and groups — such as Jesse Smith, The Peter Jacobs Jazz Combo, The Anderson Family Singers, and many more. Hosted by Alice Holst, this nostalgic holiday special will raise funds for music and instruments for students in grades first through 12th. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and $5 for students, and can be purchased through the Austin Area Commission for the Arts at 300 North Main Street or austinareaarts.org.
In addition to our concerts, there is another fun event for families with children birth to age 8. Be sure to check out the Santa Workshop at the Community Learning Center located at 912 First Avenue NE on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be stories, songs, art projects and treats. Santa will be available for visiting and photos so please bring your camera. This is a free event sponsored by Early Childhood Family Education.
