Findlay, Ohio, Nov. 19, 2004 – The University of Findlay Concert Bands will present their annual Christmas concert, “Sounds of the Season,” on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m., in the Winebrenner Theological Seminary TLB Foundation Convocation Center, adjacent to the UF campus.

The concert will feature seasonal music, including selections from the “Nutcracker Suite,” “Babes in Toyland” and other holiday favorites. Steve Beck, assistant professor of communication at UF, will narrate the program. Professional harpist and adjunct harp instructor Nancy Glick will provide harp interludes during the concert.

Professor of Music and Director of Bands Jack Taylor will direct the concert.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and non-UF students and free for University faculty, staff and students. Contact the Box Office at 419-434-4531.

The University has six performing musical groups – Marching/Pep Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Concert-Chorale and University Singers.

UF offers a minor in musical arts, which requires 24 semester hours of coursework. Students may take classes in a variety of courses, including Music for the Primary Teacher, Elementary Music Theory, Rock Music Styles and private vocal and instrumental lessons.

The University of Findlay is a comprehensive university located in Findlay, Ohio, about 45 miles south of Toledo. With a total enrollment of more than 4,600 full-time and part-time students, The University of Findlay is noted for its innovative, career-oriented programs in more than 60 majors and eight master’s degrees. For more information, visit www.findlay.edu.