The music of Christmas evokes many memories of joyful holiday gatherings, surprises under the tree, candles in the windows, and the songs of this special time of year playing in the living room.
Residents can reflect on their favorite Christmas memories that holiday music stirs at concerts by Crestview High School students and our two non-profit community music ensembles:
• The Crestview Community Chorus has been practicing since this past summer for its upcoming performances of “Memories of Christmas.” The free concerts are at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the First Methodist Church, 599 Eighth Ave.; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, at Warriors Hall in the Whitehurst Building, 201 Stillwell Ave. Donations are gratefully accepted.
• The 200-plus-piece Crestview High School band — the Big Red Machine — presents its annual eagerly anticipated Christmas concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the CHS Pearl Tyner Auditorium. Admission is free.
• The North Okaloosa Community Band performs solo this year, having been joined by regional bands for their past several Christmas concerts. Their “Holiday Favorites” show is at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive, opposite the library. Admission is free; donations are welcome.
• The voices of the Crestview High School chorus present their delightful annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in the high school’s Pearl Tyner Auditorium.
The community chorus and community band concerts are programs of the Mayor’s Cultural Series.
Editor’s note: Brian Hughes is the cultural services specialist for the city of Crestview.
