To celebrate the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year — LOLA Arts will be joining cities worldwide in celebrating Make Music Winter on Saturday, Dec. 21, with the first-ever Caroling Hand Bells Band.
This family-friendly event is open to all ages, and no prior experience is necessary.
Starting at 10 a.m. attendees are to meet at the LOLA Building in Land O’ Lakes for a “band practice” session where participants will learn to play “Jingle Bells” using handbells and boomwhackers. After the practice there will be a parade to nearby local businesses.
After the event, participants will have the chance to win their musical instruments, which are donated by Rhythm Band Instruments, in a raffle. Winners will also receive color-coded holiday sheet music to continue their musical journeys at home.
Make Music Day is presented by the NAMM Foundation and coordinated by the nonprofit Make Music Alliance. Make Music Winter brings merriment to the winter solstice, celebrating with free live music performances, and turning audience members into music makers. Over 35 cities celebrated last year, each in their own different way.
For more information, contact Jennifer Anderson, Executive Director of LOLA Arts, at lolaartswi.com@gmail.com or (715) 547-3950. Additional details can be found on LOLA’s
website at lolaartswi.com/annual-events/make-music-day-winter/.
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