UMSL to host U.S. Air Force Band Holiday Concerts

 

Award-Winning Local Air Force Band

Announce Annual Holiday Concerts

Emmy Award-winning US Air Force Band of Mid-America to Perform “Spirit of the Season” in the St. Louis Metro Area Dec 6-12 includes one concert at Touhill

The US Air Force Band of Mid-America will present its annual “Spirit of the Season” holiday concerts in the St. Louis metro area at the following locations:

Saturday, De. 6 at 7:00pm at Touhill Performing Arts Center’s Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall (1 University Blvd, St Louis, MO)

Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4:00 pm at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (701 College Rd, Lebanon, IL 62254) (ON WAIT LIST)

Monday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 PM at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (701 College Rd, Lebanon, IL 62254) (ON WAIT LIST)

Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:00pm at Mascoutah High School’s Performing Arts Center (CUSD #19, 1313 W Main St, Mascoutah, IL 62258)

Admission to these holiday performances is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Please go to AFBandTix.org for ticket and show information.

Presented in partnership with the Touhill Performing Arts Center, this concert will showcase holiday favorites and a traditional sing-along.

This year’s program features the enchanting “Many Moods of Christmas,” dazzling fanfares by Strauss, a medley of toy-themed classics, and stunning vocal performances of seasonal favorites like “Sleigh Ride” and “Oh Holy Night.”

Special guest emcee John Ulett, KSHE On-Air Personality and Cardinals Public Address Announcer, will join the festivities again this year. Additionally, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance during the show and be available to meet with young guests after the performance.