You are invited to NHCC's Winter Concert Series from Friday, December 4 through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. All concerts will be open to the public. Suggested admission is $10. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. All events will be held in the Fine Arts Center Theatre (FAC 178).
Our Winter Concert Series Performance Schedule
NHCC Choral and Vocal Concert: StorySong
Friday, December 4, 7:30 p.m.
NHCC Vocal and Choral Departments present “StorySong,” under the direction of Gary Ruschman. Some songs are the story. Others support beloved tales through music – myths of tragedy and joy, redemption, adventure, and the renewal of life. NHCC’s choirs and vocal students present classics by David Bowie and Enya, poetry by Christine Rossetti, and original works created in the rehearsal room! Stay for a reception following the concert! The event will also be available via live stream.
NHCC Orchestra Concert: A Day of Infamy
Monday, December 7, 7:30 p.m.
The NHCC Orchestra, under the direction of Judy Blomberg, performs patriotic music commemorating the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, a day that will live on in infamy. Music includes “Fanfare for the Common Man,” “Variations on a Shaker Melody,” “Hymn To The Fallen” from the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” “Colonel Bogey March,” and the “Theme from New York, New York.” The featured piece is “Normandy 1944” (A Prayer for Orchestra). The concert concludes with John Philip Soussa’s Sousa's “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Come and be inspired. The event will also be available via live stream.
NHCC Concert Band Concert: Journeys
Wednesday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.
NHCC Concert Band presents “Journeys,” directed by David Mantini. Enjoy Concert Band music both old and new. Listen along as we explore the archives and find hidden gems like Military Symphony in F, “The Earle of Oxford’s March,” and “Here Comes the Band.” Join us for a sampling of newer works including “Go Time!” and “Hope Glowing in the Sky.” Come share an evening of adventure. The event will also be available via live stream.
NHCC Jazz Ensemble Concert: Swing, Soul and Surprise
Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 p.m.
NHCC Jazz Ensemble presents “Swing, Soul and Surprise!” directed by David Mantini. From swinging classics and soulful blues to uplifting grooves and unexpected adventures like “Disco Pigs in Space,” this concert celebrates the many moods and colors of jazz. With bold arrangements, infectious rhythms, and plenty of personality, the band delivers something for every musical taste. Sit back, tap your feet, and enjoy a musical journey full of surprises! The event will also be available via live stream.
We hope to see you there!