Complete Listing Of Holiday Concerts, Programs And Music Events In Community For Wicomico Schools

Saturday, Nov. 27, 5 p.m.
Parkside Band at Winter Wonderland Lighting Ceremony
Salisbury City Park

The Parkside High School Band will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, as part of the Winter Wonderland lighting ceremony in Salisbury City Park.

Monday, Nov. 29
Parkside High Band
Parkside High

The Parkside High Band will perform at the Parkside PTA meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at the school. 410-677-5161.

Monday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m.
Pocomoke Christmas Parade

Mardela Middle & High School Warrior Marching Band & Bandfront, Salisbury Middle Band

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m.
Fruitland Tree Lighting
Fruitland City Hall

Fruitland Primary School second graders will sing and the James M. Bennett High School Band will play at the Fruitland City Hall Tree Lighting on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. 410-677-5171.

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.
“A Winter Wish” with 6th-Grade Chorus
Salisbury Middle School

The Salisbury Middle 6th-Grade Chorus will present “A Winter Wish” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in the Salisbury Middle School cafetorium. Admission free. 410-677-5149.

Thursday, Dec. 2
Parkside High Band
Atria Salisbury

The Parkside High Band will perform at Atria Salisbury at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. 410-677-5161.

Friday, Dec. 3, Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5
“Nutcracker,” presented by the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre
Wicomico High Auditorium

The Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre’s 20th season of the “Nutcracker” will be on stage at the Wicomico High School Auditorium Dec. 3, 4 and 5, with many dancers from Wicomico County Public Schools in the cast. Many Wicomico schools will take students to see special school performances of “Nutcracker” on Friday, Dec. 3. Public performances will be Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. Call 410-742-3316 for tickets, or purchase tickets at PNC Bank, Bank of Delmarva, the office of the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council, and Dance Wear Etc. Visit www.esbt.org for more information.

Friday, Dec. 3
Parkside High Band
Mallard Landing, Salisbury

The Parkside High Band will perform at Mallard Landing in Salisbury at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. 410-677-5161.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m.
Cambridge Christmas Parade

Mardela Middle & High School Warrior Marching Band & Bandfront performs as returning Grand Champions

Saturday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Seaford Christmas Parade

Wicomico Middle School 7th- and 8th-Grade Bands

Sunday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m.
Salisbury Christmas Parade

Marching bands: Mardela Middle & High School Warrior Marching Band & Bandfront, Wicomico High School, Wicomico Middle School, Pittsville Middle School, Salisbury Middle, Bennett Middle, James M. High School, Parkside High School

Sunday, Dec. 5, 4-7 p.m.
Mardela High School Small Ensembles play at the Mardela Springs Heritage Christmas. 410-677-5170.

Monday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m.
Holiday Program
Pinehurst Elementary

A brief December holiday program will be presented as part of the Pinehurst PTA meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in the Pinehurst auditorium. The presentation will be given by Pinehurst's first graders, along with some songs by a fifth-grade strings student. Musical selections will highlight our celebration of the winter holiday season. Free. 410-677-5810.

Monday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m.
Winter Sing-along
Beaver Run Elementary

Students of Beaver Run Elementary School will present a Winter Sing-along at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in the Beaver Run gymnasium. The music includes several songs that represent the winter season from different world cultures. Free admission. 410-677-5101.

Monday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
Holiday Program
Westside Intermediate School

The Westside Intermediate School holiday program will take place on Monday, Dec. 6, immediately after a brief PTA meeting that begins at 6 p.m. 410-677-5118.

Monday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
Holiday Program
West Salisbury Elementary

Second graders at West Salisbury Elementary will present the Holiday Program on Monday, Dec. 6, in the cafeteria. Students will perform music from various cultures and celebrations. Admission free. 410-677-5816.

Monday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m.
“Christmas Don’t Be Late (For the Love of Santa)”
Prince Street Elementary

First graders at Prince Street Elementary School will present “Christmas Don’t Be Late (For the Love of Santa)” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Fifth-grade string students will also perform. Admission free. 410-677-5813.

Monday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
Mardela Middle School 6th Grade Choir & Band present the 2010 Holiday Concert at the school. Free admission. 410-677-5170.

Monday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
“Holiday Lights” with Bennett Middle 6th & 7th Grade Chorus
At Wicomico High School Auditorium

The Bennett Middle School 6th & 7th Grade Chorus will present “Holiday Lights” in the Wicomico High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Admission is $2, and students must buy tickets at lunchtime or in the school office. Only adults may purchase tickets at the door. 410-677-5140.

Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m.
“A Jingle Bell Christmas” with Wicomico/Bennett/Pittsville Middle Orchestra Students
Wicomico Middle School auditorium

Orchestra students from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle will join to present “A Jingle Bell Christmas” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in the Wicomico Middle School auditorium. Admission is free. 410-677-5145.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
“It’s the Holiday Season” with 7th-Grade Chorus
Salisbury Middle School

The Salisbury Middle 7th-Grade Chorus will present “It’s the Holiday Season” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, in the Salisbury Middle School cafetorium. Admission free. 410-677-5149.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
“Colonial Maryland”
Willards Elementary School

Willards Elementary second graders will present “Colonial Maryland,” with music in song and dance from the Colonial period, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Willards Elementary cafetorium. Free admission. 410-677-5819.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting at Health South-Chesapeake Rehab, Salisbury

The Mardela High School Chime Choir performs at the Christmas tree lighting at Health South-Chesapeake Rehab in Salisbury. Free admission. 410-677-5170.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Winter Program with Wicomico Middle 7th- and 8th-Grade Choirs
Wicomico Middle School

The Wicomico Middle School 7th- and 8th-Grade Choirs will present a winter music program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Wicomico Middle School auditorium. Free admission. 410-677-5145.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
“Peace on Earth” Winter Concert
Glen Avenue Elementary School

Fifth graders at Glen Avenue Elementary School will present “Peace on Earth,” a winter concert with holiday classics and some new tunes, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in the school auditorium. Admission free. 410-677-5806.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
Holiday Band Concert
Salisbury Middle School

The Salisbury Middle School Holiday Band Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in the cafetorium. The concert will feature the 6th, 7th and 8th grade Intermediate and Advanced Band students, the Marching Band and the Flag Squad. No admission. 410-677-5149.

Monday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m.
Holiday Program
Charles H. Chipman Elementary

The 2nd-grade Holiday Program at Charles H. Chipman Elementary School will take place Monday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Students will perform music from various cultures and celebrations. Admission free. 410-677-5814.

Monday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m.
Winter Program with Wicomico Middle 6th-Grade Band and Choir
Wicomico Middle School

The Wicomico Middle School 6th-Grade Band and Choir will present a winter music program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in the Wicomico Middle School auditorium. Free admission. 410-677-5145.

Monday, Dec.13, 7:15 p.m.
Mardela Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Choir & Advanced Band presents the 2010 Holiday Concert. Free admission. 410-677-5170.

Monday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. (school shows at 8:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.)
Delmar’s Rockin’ Bobcats “Jingle All the Way”
Delmar Elementary School

Delmar’s Rockin’s Bobcats present “Jingle All the Way” for students, parents and guardians, and the community in three shows on Monday, Dec. 13. School shows will be at 8:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., with a public show at 6:30 p.m. It's December - the happiest time of the year. That is, for everybody except Santa Claus. That's right! Santa is down-hearted. In fact, he's lost his jingle. He feels like people all over the world have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. Everyone is so bogged down with shopping, and presents, and decorating, and eating that they have neglected the Spirit of love and joy that is supposed to be at the heart of this season. Will Santa get his jingle back? Come to Delmar Elementary on Dec. 13 and find out! Admission free. 410-677-5178.

Tuesday, Dec. 14
6th-Grade Band Concert
Bennett Middle

The Bennett Middle 6th-Grade Band will play at the start of the Bennett Middle PTA meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14. No admission. 410-677-5140.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Winter Concert
North Salisbury Elementary

At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, the 4th-grade chorus, 5th-grade band, and 5th-grade string orchestra students will present a Winter Concert in the multipurpose room at North Salisbury Elementary. The chorus will present a program titled "All Aboard the Holiday Express." Taking the audience on a "holiday train" in many different songs about several different holiday/cultural traditions and even in different languages! The students have also been working on train carts in art class - one for each song in the program - and will be showcasing their artwork during the concert. The fifth-grade string orchestra will present holiday music. Free admission. 410-677-5807.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Winter Concert
East Salisbury Elementary

East Salisbury Elementary’s Winter Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in the gym. Featured are the 3rd-grade students singing holiday music and a traditional lullaby, 4th-grade string students, and 5th-grade band students. Free admission. 410-677-5803.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Holiday Concert
Parkside High School

The Parkside High School Symphonic Band, Intermediate Choir and Concert Choir will present a Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in the Parkside Auditorium. Admission is one nonperishable food item for donation to the Maryland Food Bank. 410-677-5143.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m.
“Holidays Lights” by Grades 1 & 2
Northwestern Elementary

Northwestern Elementary's holiday program, "December Lights," will be presented by students in Grades 1 and 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The program tells this story: The house decorating contest judges are traveling through town to choose the best decorated house, but eventually decide that choosing one winner is not possible. Each of the December holidays, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, have different kinds of decorations and each is beautiful in its own way. Admission is free. 410-677-5808.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
“Can’t Wait for Christmas” with 8th-Grade Chorus
Salisbury Middle School

The Salisbury Middle 8th-Grade Chorus will present “Can’t Wait for Christmas” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the Salisbury Middle School cafetorium. Admission free. 410-677-5149.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
James M. Bennett High “Sounds of the Season” Holiday Concert
At Wicomico High School Auditorium

The Choirs and Symphonic Band of James M. Bennett High School will present the annual holiday concert Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. The concert is entitled "Sounds of the Season.” It will take place in the Wicomico High School Auditorium due to the ongoing renovation of the Bennett Auditorium. The Intermediate Choir will present seasonal favorites and end with a medley from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The Concert Choir will feature a special selection by the Senior Ladies, a beautiful rendering of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Pie Jesu, and a lively jazzy arrangement of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. The Symphonic Band will perform in its award-winning style and feature the Marching program with the Color Guard and Percussion ensemble. Admission is free but, as always, donation will be accepted. 410-677-5141.

Thursday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Band, Orchestra and 1st-Grade Holiday Show
Pemberton Elementary

Pemberton Elementary will present its holiday program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 in the gym. The band and orchestra will play winter and holiday songs, and the first grade will present “Stars and Winter Skies.” Free admission. 410-677-5809.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Winter Program with Wicomico Middle 7th- and 8th-Grade Bands
Wicomico Middle School

The Wicomico Middle School 7th- and 8th-Grade Bands will present a winter music program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in the Wicomico Middle School auditorium. The bands will perform a variety of holiday and non-holiday selections. Free admission. 410-677-5145.

Thursday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m.
2nd-Graders Present “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders”
Fruitland Primary School

Fruitland Primary School 2nd-graders will present Teresa Jennings’ program "Elfis and the Sleigh Riders" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in the cafeteria at Fruitland Primary School. This rock-and-roll and Elvis inspired program will get everyone tapping their toes as the characters and students learn that friends can disagree and still be friends – they just have to work together and listen to each other. Free admission. A full school performance will take place at 9:30 a.m. that day. 410-677-5171.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
“A Holiday of Music” with Chorus and Strings
Pittsville Elementary and Middle

The Pittsville Middle School Chorus and Pittsville String Orchestra will present “A Holiday of Music” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at Parkside High School auditorium. Choral Selections include: Festive Processional; Welcome, Winter Winds; Grinch Medley; A Candle for Peace; Mele Kalikimaka. Orchestra selections include Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Sleigh Ride, Santa at the Symphony, and other carol medleys. Admission is free. 410-677-5811.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
Mardela High School Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, & Warrior Marching Band present the 2010 Holiday Concert, with special feature the Mardela High School Chime Choir. Free admission. 410-677-5170.

Sunday, Dec. 19
Mardela High School 9th Grade Flute Duet at the First Baptist Church in Delmar, Md. Free admission. 410-677-5170.

Monday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
Winter Concert with WiHi Choirs and Bands and Wicomico County String Orchestra
Wicomico High School Auditorium

The Wicomico High School Choirs (Intermediate and Concert Choirs), Symphonic Band and the Wicomico County String Orchestra will join to present a holiday concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium. This concert will feature a combined band and choir composition. The string orchestra includes students from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside High Schools. The orchestra will perform several holiday selections, including music from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and a carol arranged for strings and winds. Free admission. 410-677-5146.

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.
Pittsville Holiday Band Concert
At Parkside High School

The Pittsville Middle School Holiday Band Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Parkside High School auditorium. Admission free, but donations will be accepted for the homeless shelters in Wicomico County. 410-677-5811.

Thursday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.
Strings Concert
At Salisbury Middle School

The fall strings concert for students from Mardela Middle and High, Northwestern Elementary, Salisbury Middle and Westside Intermediate has been rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at Salisbury Middle School. 410-677-5149.