Lafayette Band to Play More Holiday Tunes, December 11

If you're a fan of songs such as "Jingle Bells," "Sleigh Ride" and "White Christmas," the Lafayette Band of North Kingstown has a special gift for you. For the first time, the band is bringing an encore performance of its traditional holiday concert to the northern section of North Kingstown.

Fresh off their annual performance last week in the Wickford Festival of Lights, the band's encore show is set for 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, at St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St. Admission is free, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Music Director Chuck Johnson will conduct a festive playlist of classic and popular seasonal music -- timeless tunes, lively medleys, and contemporary holiday hits enjoyed by people of all ages. The program will also include a sing-along of familiar Christmas carols.

The Lafayette Band is a nonprofit community concert band with a mission to strengthen North Kingstown and surrounding communities through music. Founded more than 140 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 lafayettebandri.org or facebook.com/LafayetteBand.RI/.