Community concert slated
The Charlotte Pride Band will perform it’s winter concert on Dec. 15, 3 p.m., at Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Rd.
The program will feature seasonal favorites performed by small ensembles of Charlotte Pride Band including the jazz band, woodwind quintet, brass quintet, clarinet choir, sax ensemble, brass choir, trumpet choir, and trombone quartet.
The band is partnering with Temple Beth El in its support to the Freedom School Partners and Sterling Elementary School.
Freedom School, with headquarters at 1030 Arosa Ave., prepares children for success through summer literacy programs, led by college student role models in collaboration with community partners.Preparing children for success through summer literacy programs, led by college student role models in collaboration with community partners. Locations are scattered throughout Mecklenburg County.
Sterling Elementary, 9601 China Grove Church Rd., Pineville, NC, is a K-5 paideia academy facility. It seeks to Empower Students, Engage Community, Ignite Passion and Respect All.
Attendees are encouraged to bring contributions to the event.
The list includes:
Snacks for Sterling Elementary School
Cheerios
Animal crackers
Fruit snacks
Goldfish/cheddar crackers
Fruit cups
Graham crackers
Cheese puffs
8 oz. bottles of water
Vanilla wafers
Fruit Loops
Apple Jacks
Corn Pops
Kix
Microwave popcorn
School supplies for Freedom School –
Crayons
Pencils
Markers
Scissors
Glue sticks
Copy paper
Charlotte Pride Band, which began in 2010, provides an open, inviting environment for musicians of all ability levels while promoting the value and respect of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the Charlotte metropolitan area through quality musical performances.
Admission is free.
info: charlotteprideband.org. beth-el.com.