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\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Award-Winning Local Air Force Band<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Announce Annual Holiday Concerts<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Emmy Award-winning US Air Force Band of Mid-America to Perform \u201cSpirit of the Season\u201d in the St. Louis Metro Area Dec 6-12 includes one concert at Touhill<\/p>\n

The US Air Force Band of Mid-America will present its annual \u201cSpirit of the Season\u201d holiday concerts in the St. Louis metro area at the following locations:<\/p>\n

Saturday, De. 6 at 7:00pm at Touhill Performing Arts Center\u2019s Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall (1 University Blvd, St Louis, MO)<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4:00 pm at McKendree University\u2019s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (701 College Rd, Lebanon, IL 62254) (ON WAIT LIST)<\/p>\n

Monday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 PM at McKendree University\u2019s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (701 College Rd, Lebanon, IL 62254) (ON WAIT LIST)<\/p>\n

Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:00pm at Mascoutah High School\u2019s Performing Arts Center (CUSD #19, 1313 W Main St, Mascoutah, IL 62258)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Presented in partnership with the Touhill Performing Arts Center, this concert will showcase holiday favorites and a traditional sing-along.<\/p>\n

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.”<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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