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The stockings are hung by the chimney with care as the City Kinsmen Band members prepare for their annual Christmas concerts.
The Intermediate, Daylight Players and High School All-City Bands performed Sunday, Dec. 8, while two new groups, the NBCK Choir and the Battlefords Jazz Orchestra will join the Senior Band on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Band Hall at 1801-104th Street. Admission is $5. Tickets are available from band members and at the door.
鈥淥ur 70 year celebration concert in October was so fun,鈥� says Michael Alstad, the director and general manager of the Kinsmen Band. 鈥淲e are excited for these performances and holiday concerts are a great way for families to enjoy good music and celebrate the season.鈥�
In addition, the Kinsmen Bands are using their performances to benefit the Empty Stocking Fund. Band members have already started filling boxes to donate. Audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and unwrapped toys for children 12 and under as well.
The NBCK Band provides opportunities to play/perform (or learn to play/perform) woodwind, brass, percussion instruments, or sing as part of a band or an ensemble. Anyone age eight and up is welcome to join. NBCKB offer options at all ability levels for participation.
For more information please contact 306-445-5013 or [email protected].
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