Press Release

The Concord Band Holiday Pops with Jerry Seeco

CONCORD, MA — Celebrate the season in Big Band style at the Concord Band's annual Holiday Pops concerts, to be held at 51 Walden St., Concord on Friday, December 8th and Saturday, December 9th at 8pm. The snow date for both nights is Sunday, December 10th at 2pm. The cabaret-style concerts will feature both traditional and original holiday music.

The Band welcomes Jerry Seeco as their special guest artist at both concerts. Jerry is an incredibly prolific musician — vocalist, arranger, teacher and performer on trumpet, flugelhorn, tenor sax, trombone, and flute and alto flute. He has taught at the Berklee College of Music for more than 20 years and appears regularly with the Paradise Big Band in Key West. He has led and written for his own group, the Jerry Seeco Band, for over 40 years. He has performed with Aretha Franklin, Neil Sedaka, Wayne Newton, Della Reese, Leslie Gore and many more, and has shared jazz stages with such artists as Arturo Sandoval, Chick Corea, Jon Faddis, Bobby Shew, Gary Burton and Jacki Bayrd. The Band is truly delighted to include some of Jerry's own holiday arrangements on this year's program, and to spotlight his talents as both an instrumental and vocal soloist.

The Concord Band Holiday Pops is a tradition in Concord and sells out early. Table seating is available at $20 per person, $15 for children under 12. Ticket price includes beverages and snacks. For reservations, please call (978) 897-9969. Reservations can also be made by emailing reservations@concordband.org or through the Concord Band Web site: www.concordband.org.

The Concord Band, founded in 1959, is one of the leading community concert bands in the United States. It is well-known for its innovative programming and the exceptional quality of its commissioned pieces. The Band presents both formal and Pops concerts throughout the year. Its summer concerts at Fruitlands Museums in Harvard, Massachusetts are a well-loved regional tradition. The Band's Music Director is Dr. William G. McManus.

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The Concord Band's Holiday Pops Concerts will feature jazz artist Jerry Seeco as special guest performer. The concerts begin at 8:00 PM on Friday, December 8th and Saturday, December 9th at 51 Walden St., Concord, MA. Reservations: (978) 897-9969