WEST PLAINS, Mo.– Sounds of the holiday season will fill the air of the West Plains Civic Center theater at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, when the West Plains Community Band presents “A Celebration of the Season.”

This free holiday concert, which has become an annual tradition in West Plains, is sponsored by the Missouri State University-West Plains University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department.  This year’s theme is “Sounds of the Season” and will feature traditional holiday music.

Founded in 2006, the band’s purpose is to provide the citizens of West Plains and surrounding communities an opportunity for instrumental music performances after high school.  The ensemble’s focus is the rehearsal and performance of concert band literature.  The band also seeks to advance local school band programs through student involvement and performances.

“Our goal is to revitalize the love for music and interest in playing an instrument,” said the band’s director, Rocky Long.

The West Plains Community Band meets once a week from September through May.  Rehearsals are held every Monday from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the West Plains High School Band Room.  For more information, call 417-256-6150, ext. 4315 or visit www.zizzers.org/band.

For more information about the Dec. 3 concert, contact the U/CP Department at 417-255-7966.