Continuing the annual tradition of performing to benefit a local non-profit organization, the Lone Star College-Montgomery choirs and jazz band will perform a holiday concert on Thursday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the mainstage theatre in the Performing Arts Center (Building D).
 
The entire family is invited to join LSC-Montgomery in giving back to the community, as all concert proceeds and contributions will be donated to Interfaith of The Woodlands, a faith-based organization that brings people together to build a more loving and caring community through service.

The concert will feature traditional carols, familiar tunes, and upbeat holiday favorites led by Kris Chapman and Dr. Dominick DiOrio, professors of music at LSC-Montgomery.
 
“We’re delighted to be raising money for Interfaith of The Woodlands,” said DiOrio, who serves as the director of choral activities at LSC-Montgomery. “The organization plays such an important role in bringing aid to our local community, and we are so happy to partner with them again for our annual holiday concert."
 
This is the sixth year that proceeds from the holiday concert have been donated to a local non-profit organization and the third year that LSC-Montgomery has partnered with Interfaith of The Woodlands.
 
“Interfaith of the Woodlands is delighted and honored to be the recipient of the proceeds from the holiday choir concert,” said Dr. Ann Snyder, CEO and president of Interfaith of The Woodlands. “We are appreciative of the support shown to our community by LSC-Montgomery as we can continue to serve our families in need this holiday season.”
 
Tickets for the holiday concert cost $10 for general admission and $5 for faculty, staff and students. Additional donations will be accepted.
 
To purchase tickets or to make a donation, contact Denise Meyers, program coordinator for theatre/fine arts at LSC-Montgomery, at 936.273.7021. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.MyCommunityEvents.com.
 
According to Snyder, Interfaith of the Woodlands is an “incubator” for the community’s social services and congregations, serving as a resource hub for the entire community. The organization works with member congregations, corporations, local businesses, individuals, non-profits and community organizations in order to make a difference in as many lives as possible.
 
Interfaith of the Woodlands helps individuals in crisis through financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, gasoline, prescription drug assistance, emergency shelter, food, family and individual counseling, job training, senior programs and child care.
 
For more information about Interfaith of the Woodlands, visit www.woodlandsinterfaith.org.
 
LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call 936.273.7000, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/montgomery.
 
With more than 75,000 students in credit classes for fall 2011, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of five colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers, LSC-University Park, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.