Lafayette Band Hosts Free Concert at Wickford Festival of Lights

The Lafayette Band of North Kingstown will perform its eighth annual Wickford Festival of Lights Concert on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:15 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, 34 Main St., Wickford. The free concert for audience members of all ages is made possible by a grant from the North Kingstown Arts Council and Centreville Bank.

Music director Beth Bromley will conduct a festive program of traditional, modern and classical holiday music. Guest vocalist Richard Johnson will lead the audience in a Christmas Carol sing-a long.

Patrons are advised to arrive early, as seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

A select Lafayette Band Holiday Ensemble will also help welcome the season at the Wickford Festival of Lights tree lighting ceremony, set for Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. Later in December, the full band will perform private concerts to bring holiday cheer to residents of nursing homes in North Kingstown.

The Lafayette Band is a nonprofit community concert band with a mission to strengthen North Kingstown and surrounding communities through music. Founded 130 years ago, it is one of the oldest bands in Rhode Island. Though based in North Kingstown, the band’s members reside in many communities in Southeast New England. For more information, visit www.lafayette-band.com or www.facebook.com/LafayetteBand.RI.

Photo: The Lafayette Band performing at the Festival of Lights Concert at First Baptist Church in Wickford.