Home for the Holidays

About this event

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — The Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB) invites the community to celebrate the sights and sounds of the holiday season with its festive concert, “Home for the Holidays,” on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Utica Eisenhower High School Performing Arts Center, 6500 25 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316.

Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted.

Under the direction of Paul F. DeRubeis, Artistic Director and Conductor , the RCCB will present an entertaining program of traditional holiday favorites, contemporary works, and familiar seasonal melodies. The concert will also feature Guest Conductor Bridgette Tepper , with Rena Kirshenbaum serving as the evening's announcer , and a special appearance by Santa Claus , promising an enjoyable evening for audiences of all ages.

The program includes David Martin's uplifting Let Every Heart , The Polar Express Concert Suite by Alan Silvestri, arranged by Jerry Brubaker, and the beautiful Mary, Did You Know? , arranged by James Meredith. Audiences will also enjoy Edwin Franko Goldman's spirited Christmas March , arranged by Mark Rogers, and Connor Cummins' Home to Home and Back .

Additional selections include Tim Smith's Riu Riu Chaunkah and Julie Giroux's imaginative The Little Drummer Boy's Bolero , which combines the familiar Christmas melody with the rhythmic excitement of Ravel's celebrated Bolero .

Adding a unique musical dimension to the evening, members of the RCCB percussion section will perform The Legend of Zelda Medley , arranged by Jonathan Mroz, featuring memorable music from the popular video game series.

Audience participation will be encouraged during David Lovrien's Christmas Sing-Along , featuring familiar holiday melodies that everyone can enjoy.

The evening will conclude with one of the most recognizable holiday favorites, Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride , featuring a very special guest conductor — Santa Claus himself! Santa will also be available for photographs during intermission and following the concert.

The Rochester Community Concert Band is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization composed of dedicated volunteer musicians from Rochester, Rochester Hills, and surrounding communities. The ensemble is committed to providing outstanding musical performances, promoting the concert band tradition, and enriching the cultural life of southeastern Michigan.

In celebration of Giving Tuesday on December 1, the RCCB is participating in this worldwide day of generosity and charitable giving. As a nonprofit organization, the band relies on the generosity of its audiences and community supporters to make its free concerts possible. Contributions of any amount help cover music, performance venues, and other concert expenses, ensuring that live concert band music remains accessible to everyone. Those attending the concert are encouraged to celebrate Giving Tuesday by supporting the RCCB with a donation at the concert or through the band's website at www.rochestercommunityconcertband.org .

The RCCB invites the entire community to join them for this special evening of holiday music and celebration. Bring your family and friends and make “Home for the Holidays” part of your holiday traditions!

For additional information or to make a donation, visit www.rochestercommunityconcertband.org or email: Rochestercommunityconcertband@gmail.com

Paul F. DeRubeis Artistic Director and Conductor Rochester Community Concert Band (248) 462-9043

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