BERLIN, N.H. — Voices, bells and holiday music will fill the halls when the North Country Community Chorus returns to St. Kieran Arts Center for three Christmas Concerts.

Programs will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, to benefit the Salvation Army and at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, to benefit the Arts Center.

The 75-member chorus, directed by Randy Labnon, with special guest conductors Christian Labnon and Kirsten Bushway, will perform a mixed program designed to appeal to all ages.

This year’s concerts, will each open with special featured artists and groups. Wednesday’s concert will open with pianists, Dr. Paul Schoenbeck and Angela Brown, playing “Piano for Four Hands” music.

Friday night’s concert will feature the musicianship of young pianist, George Kiu of Manchester. Sunday’s concert will feature holiday selections by the Community Bell Choir, directed by Denise Doucette.

“This year, the chorus will present a wonderful assortment of musical styles, highlighting holiday favorites and some special classical, gospel and Broadway pieces. We have something planned for everyone! This is going to be our best concert series yet,” said choral director, Randy Labnon.

The Wednesday night concert will benefit the Salvation Army through admission donations of food, toys or cash. Admission to the Friday night and Sunday afternoon concerts is $12 for adults, $6 for students and will benefit Arts Center programming. Children under 5 are free.

To purchase arts center Christmas gift memberships or to request a full schedule of 2011 events, contact the center at 752-1028, 155 Emery St. or visit www.stkieranarts.org.

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