Local Libraries Hosting Free Music Performances In December

OYSTER BAY, NY — Local libraries are hosting free performances of jazz and holiday favorites for community members. The Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue throughout December with performances, as announced by Oyster Bay Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone.

“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” Monteleone said. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

The DACS is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services.

Adult Programming & Events Department Manager for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library Andrea Vaglio said they are proud to be a gathering place for the community to promote learning, culture, and engagement.

"By offering enrichment lectures, programs, and performances to the public at no cost, we ensure that everyone can participate in experiences that foster learning, connection, and personal growth," she said. "When we come together for these events, we strengthen the bonds within our community, bringing neighbors and friends together around shared interests and enriching, meaningful experiences.

Some of the free musical performances that will take place in December are as follows:

• Vincent Roccaro & His Jazz Trio on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library – Songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, and more.
• T-Bird & The Buzzards on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library – An acoustic trio playing tunes from many genres and decades. Information on this performance, such as how to register for a required, free ticket, can be found online.
• The Long Island Choral Society on Dec. 13, at 4 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – Hanukkah and Christmas music, as well as selections from movies and Broadway shows. Tickets are required, and free tickets will be available beginning on Dec. 1 at the library. For more information, contact the library at 516-938-0077.
• Quintessential Brass on Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library – This quintet performs a variety of musical styles, such as brass quintet standards, classic transcriptions, jazz arrangements, popular music, and holiday songs.

More information on the DACS can be found online or by calling 516-797-7900.