Communities In Schools to host all-star big band concert
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Communities In Schools of Rowan County and Cornerstone Church are bringing back by popular demand “The Rowan Big Band All-Stars” with a holiday concert.
The group will perform at the Event Center, 315 Webb Road, on Dec. 11 at 7:30 pm.
The family-friendly event is free to the public.
The featured soloists are:
– Alexis Cowan, principal from North Middle School.
– Chandler Dickson, student at North Rowan High School.
Come out and get into the holiday spirit by enjoying your favorite big-band Christmas music.
Cookies and punch will be available. Dancing and donations are welcomed and appreciated.
Communities In Schools of Rowan County is a United Way Agency and also receives funding from: the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Department of Juvenile Justice, Blanche and Julian Robertson Family Foundation, Salisbury Community Foundation, Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Speedway Children’s Charities, Margaret C. Woodson Foundation, St. John’s Lutheran Church and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
The mission of the organization is: “To champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.”
For more information about the event or to help a young person, call 704-797-0210.